Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

Table of Contents

Updated Instructional Guide Features Beyond the Bell Best Practices in ELA Canyons Secondary Writing Framework Standards for Classroom Novel Use w/ District Policy and State Law Book Approval Process State ELA Resources AI Essentials for ELA Educators Digital Tools to Support Secondary ELA Disciplinary Literacy Close Reading Routine Special Education Supports Do and Don’ts for Supporting Advanced Learners Implementing Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) in Secondary English Language Arts Middle School Assessment Calendar for 2024-25 District-Wide Standards Based Assessment (DWSBA) & RISE Testing NWEA MAP Reading Screener FAQ and Resources

ELA Resources

Assessments

Year at a Glance Units 1-4 Approved Commonly Taught Novels for Grade 6 Year at a Glance Units 1-4 Approved Commonly Taught Novels for Grades 7-8 Year at a Glance Units 1-4 Approved, Commonly Taught Novels for Grades 7-8 Vertically Aligned Standards Grade 6, Unpacked Standards with Aligned CFAs Grades 7-8, Unpacked Standards with Aligned CFA’s

ELA 6

ELA 7

ELA 8

State Standards

Last Updated May 22nd, 2025 Middle School ELA, Page 2