Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

UPDATED INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE FEATURES

Feature

Description

At the end of each grade level’s units is a list of novels that are commonly taught and approved for that grade level. This list does not include all approved novels, only the approved novels teachers indicated using as of the 2023-2024 school year.

APPROVED, COMMONLY TAUGHT NOVELS BY GRADE LEVEL

Dates have been updated for the DWSBA assessments. The first DWSBA will not be on the RISE Platform as the RISE platform will not be reflective of current state ELA standards at the time of administration.

BENCHMARKS AND COMMON FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

This section has been overhauled to reflect current research. It also includes links to learn more and for resources in how to implement each.

BEST PRACTICES IN ELA

This page highlights several digital tools that are especially useful for Secondary ELA teachers. This will link out to guides and ideas for use as is applicable.

DIGITAL TOOLS TO SUPPORT ELA

DO’S AND DON’TS FOR SUPPORTING ADVANCED LEARNERS

This document covers the characteristics as well as best practices in supporting advanced learners in your class.

This document shares frequently asked questions about the new MAP Reading Assessment. It also provides links to quick screencasts to learn more about test implementation and features.

NWEA MAP READING ASSESSMENT FAQ

This page now includes links to district policy and state law in regards to classroom novels. It is also directly followed with the information on the novel approval process

STANDARDS FOR CLASSROOM NOVEL USE

This is a new page that links to the state-created resources.

STATE ELA RESOURCES

Unpacked Standards for the grade levels 6 and for 7-8 include Learning Intentions, Success Criteria as I CAN statements, sample questions to guide discussion or to use for assessment purposes as well several assessment ideas for each standard.

UNPACKED STANDARDS

Last Updated September 23rd, 2024 Middle School ELA, Page 3