The core reading curriculum revolves around students' ability to choose their own independent reading books. Our focus is to foster students' love of reading through independent choice and practice.
Students also participate in R.U.S.H (Reading United: School and Home) Program for 25 minutes a night. |
The core writing curriculum is supported by the Lucy Calkin’s Writers’ Workshop model.
EXPOSITORY- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. Students will:
NARRATIVE- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. Students will:
PERSUASIVE- Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. Students will:
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