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Curriculum MS Grade 06 EC MS Grade 07 EC MS Grade 08 EC The BOE has not approved any curriculum document marked Pending. Documents marked pending are to be used for teacher planning purposes only. Announcements: What's New ELA and Reading Training Schedule for 2009-2010 Assessment in ELA BCR Rubric Creating SR Questions Fluency Rubric LU Rubric Middle School Assessment Handbook Procedures for Fluency Testing Writing Rubric BCR Anchors 6,7,8 Dog and Wolf Fish Mother to Son Sled Dog Southpaw Tightrope Tightrope and Pen Yani 1 Yani 2 ECR Anchors - Grade 06 Acceptance Adventure Fable New Student ECR Anchors - Grade 07 Daedalus Nature Preparing for College Relative Influence Tabloid ECR Anchors - Grade 08 Mystery Poem Self Reliance Teen Magazine Honors Unit Samples 01 Perseverance Mini-Unit Readings & Lesson Sequence 02 Perseverance Native American Mini-Unit Resources 03 Perseverance Additional Resources 04 Perseverance Other Resources for Native American Study 05 Perseverance p. 2 Resources Native Americans 7th Grade Family Dynamics 8th Grade Perseverance Language Usage Resources Language Usage Handbook Language Usage Skills by Grade Lesson Plans with Activities LARI Newsletters 2003-04 Newsletters 2004 December Newsletter 2004 November Newsletter 2004 October Newsletter 2004 September Newsletter 2005 April Newsletter 2005 January Newsletter 2005 March Newsletter 2005 May Newsletter Literacy Fair Advertisement Entry Form Multi-Media and Performing Arts Rubric Project Outline Writing Rubric Literacy Intervention and LLS 6th grade Intervention Grading 7th grade Intervention Grading 8th grade Intervention Grading Reading Intervention Course Syllabus Information Literacy Specialist Handbook BCR Template Literacy Specialist Handbook Middle School ILP Form LU Anchors Grade 06 LU Anchor Grade 07 LU Anchor Grade 08 LU Anchor MD Functional Writing 1995 Scoring Guide 1996 Scoring Guide 1997 Scoring Guide 1998 Scoring Guide 1999 Scoring Guide 2001 Scoring Guide Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Guide and Lessons 1-9 Writing Prompts MSA Test Preparation 6-1 Test Tips 6-2 Selected Response Worksheet 7-1 Selected Response Worksheet 7-2 MSA Search Pages 7-3 Test Taking Tips 8-1 Test Taking Tips 8-2 Selected Response Worksheet 8-3 Brochure Rubric MSA Test Prep Lesson 6 MSA Test Prep Lesson 7 MSA Test Prep Lesson 8 Template for Selected Response Portfolios Parent Information Handout Power Point 8-25-06 Read 180 Resources Enroll a Class (Read180/SRI/ReadAbout) Enroll Student(s) (Read180/SRI/ReadAbout) Reading Intervention - Assessment & Grading Pinnacle for Reading Intervention Resources Annotated Bibliography Examples, MSDE 00-00-08 Assignment Sheets Examples, MSDE 00-00-08 BCR Template BH Text Structure Chart Book Permission Slip Clarifications Handbook Culture Graphic Organizer Differentiating Vocabulary for the Advanced Learner Exam View Test Directions for LA How Text is Organized-Student Version How to Use the Unit Plans - MS LARI Guide Lesson Template MFRT Compiled Guide MS Resource Guide MSA Assessed Objectives Parent Communication Portfolio Examples, MSDE 00-00-08 Reading in the Content Areas, Part II, MSDE 00-00-08 Reading Intervention Guide (6-8) Root List by Grade Sample Substitute Plan Sample Weekly PLC Planning Sheet Teaching Language Usage Teaching Vocabulary Teaching Word Study in the Secondary School Timed Rdgs Class Record Sheet Tone Chart Voice Chart Service Learning Credit Record Page Service Learning Unit 1 Sample SL Lesson Teaching Writing and Language Usage Sample Writing Lessons - Grade 06 Sample Writing Lessons - Grade 07 Sample Writing Lessons - Grade 08 Teaching Writing Writer's Notebook Q&A Writer's Notebook Writing Ideas Videos Available @ FCPS Resource Center Vocabulary and Word Study 4 Square Template Anchor Template Cinquain Poem Template Concept Clues Template Concept Definition Template Denotation and ConnotationTemplate Index Card Template LogographTemplate Super Word WebTemplate Synectics Template Thermometer Template Vocabulary Frames Template Vocabulary Skits Template Word Jar and KIM Template

Grade 6 Unit Plans 6-1 Growing Up 6-2 Adventure 6-3 Fantasy 6-4 Courage 6-5 Challenges 6-6 Acceptances Enrichment Reading Indicators (6th) General Reading Lengthy Texts Grade 6 MoMS 6th Grade Yearlong Plan Objective Charts Teaching Writing Text Resources Tiers of Extension Types of Writing By Grade UMS 6th grade unit plan WMS 6th yearlong plan revised Writing to Inform Sample Mini-Unit Acceptance Writing to Inform Sample Mini-Unit Courage Writing to Inform Sample Mini-Unit Growing Up Grade 6 Unit Plans- Tiers of Extension 600.10.03 600.10.05 600.10.07 600.20.03 600.20.05 600.20.07 Character Chart Notes/Clarifications Page Middle School Tiers Grade 7 Unit Plans 7-1 Family Dynamics 7-2 Survival 7-3 Science Fiction 7-4 Determination 7-5 Choices 7-6 Prejudice Enrichment Reading Indicators (7th) General Reading Lengthy Texts Grade 7 MoMS 7th Grade Yearlong Plan Objective Charts Teaching Writing Text Resources Tiers of Extension Types of Writing By Grade UMS 7th grade unit plan WFMS 7th grade yearlong plan WMS 7th yearlong plan revised Writing to Inform Sample Mini-Unit Prejudice Grade 7 Unit Plans- Tiers of Extension 700.10.03 700.10.05 700.10.08 700.20.06 Notes/Clarifications Page Middle School Tiers Grade 8 Unit Plans 8-1 Friendship 8-2 Self Reliance 8-3 Mystery 8-4 Overcoming Obstacles 8-5 Perseverance 8-6 Tolerance Enrichment Reading Indicators (8th) General Reading Lengthy Texts Grade 8 MoMS 8th Grade Yearlong Plan Objective Charts Teaching Writing Text Resources Tiers of Extension Types of Writing By Grade UMS 8th grade unit plan WMS 8th yearlong plan revised Writing to Inform Sample Mini-Unit Friendship Writing to Inform Sample Mini-Unit Mystery Writing to Inform Sample Mini-Unit Tolerance Grade 8 Unit Plans- Tiers of Extension 800.10.04 800.10.05 800.10.06 800.10.07 800.10.08 800.20.04 800.20.05 Authors Claim Chart Culture Analysis Chart Notes/Clarifications Page Middle School Tiers

Secured Area (Login Required): Announcements-Reading Intervention Non-Negotiables/What's New ReadAbout-Helpful Tips & Tricks Reading Intervention - Assessment & Grading Course Syllabi Requirements Grading in Middle School Intervention Grading Packet Cover Homework Reading Logs Pinnacle for Reading Intervention Recommended Read About Reports Revised Grading Tool Skills Class Checklist Student Resource Portfolio/Literacy Notebook Reading Intervention - Fluency Fluency Divider Pre-Assessment grade 6 Pre-Assessment grade 7 Pre-Assessment grade 8 Quarter 1- grade 6 Quarter 1- grade 7 Quarter 1-grade 8 Quarter 2- grade 6 Quarter 2- grade 7 Quarter 2-grade 8 Quarter 3- grade 6 Quarter 3- grade 7 Quarter 3-grade 8 Quarter 4- grade 6 Quarter 4- grade 7 Quarter 4-grade 8 Quarterly Fluency Rubric Rubric for Fluency Evaluation-non graded Understanding Fluency Assessment Reading Intervention - Grouping Grouping Divider Intervention Overview Running Groups in Reading Writing Workshop Running Groups with SIPPS Reading Intervention - Introductory Lessons Annotating a Text (Insert +) Reading Process Lesson Reading Intervention - Lesson Plans Grade 6 Author's Purpose 3.B.1 Author's Purpose 3.B.2 Author's Purpose 3.B.3 Author's Purpose 3.B.4 Author's Purpose 6.3.a.1.revised Author's Purpose 6.3.a.2.revised Author's Purpose 6.3.a.3.revised Author's Purpose 6.3.a.4.revised Compare & Contrast 7.Bi.1 Compare & Contrast 7.Bi.2 Compare & Contrast 7.Bii.1 Compare & Contrast 7.Bii.2 Compare and Contrast 6.7.ai.1.revised Compare and Contrast 6.7.ai.2.revised Compare and Contrast 6.7.ai.3.revised Compare and Contrast 6.7.aii.1.revised Compare and Contrast 6.7.aii.2.revised Compare and Contrast 6.7.aii.3.revised Compare and Contrast ACE Organizer Literary Elements 5.B.1 Literary Elements 5.B.2 Literary Elements 5.B.3 Literary Elements 6.5.a.1.revised Literary Elements 6.5.a.2.revised Literary Elements 6.5.a.3.revised Main Idea 1.B.1 Main Idea 1.B.2 Main Idea 1.B.3 Main Idea 1.B.4 Main Idea 6.1.a.1.revised Main Idea 6.1.a.2.revised Main Idea 6.1.a.3.revised Main Idea 6.1.a.4.revised Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions 6.6.a.1.re Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions 6.6.a.2.re Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions 6.6.a.3.re Making Inferences 6.B.1 Making Inferences 6.B.2 Making Inferences 6.B.3 Making Inferences 6.B.4 Summarize 2.B.1 Summarize 2.B.2 Summarize 2.B.3 Summarize 2.B.4 Summarize 2.B.5 Summarize 2.B.6 Summarize 6.2.a.1.revised Summarize 6.2.a.2.revised Summarize 6.2.a.3.revised Summarize 6.2.a.4.revised Summarize 6.2.a.5.revised Summarize 6.2.a.6.revised Text Structure 4.B.1 Text Structure 4.B.2 Text Structure 4.B.3 Text Structure 6.4.a.1.revised Text Structure 6.4.a.2.revised Text Structure 6.4.a.3.revised Text Structure 6.4.a.4.revised Text Structure 6.4.a.5.revised Text Structure 6.4.a.6.revised Text Structure 6.4.a.7.revised Text Structure Brad Booklet Reading Intervention - Lesson Plans Grade 7 Author's Purpose 3.B.1 Author's Purpose 3.B.2 Author's Purpose 3.B.3 Author's Purpose 3.B.4 Author's Purpose 7.3.a.1.revised Author's Purpose 7.3.a.2.revised Author's Purpose 7.3.a.3.revised Author's Purpose 7.3.a.4.revised Compare & Contrast 7.7.ai.1.revised Compare & Contrast 7.7.ai.2.revised Compare & Contrast 7.7.aii.1.revised Compare & Contrast 7.7.aii.2.revised Compare & Contrast 7.7.aii.3.revised Compare & Contrast 7.Bi.1 Compare & Contrast 7.Bi.2 Compare & Contrast 7.Bii.1 Compare & Contrast 7.Bii.2 Literary Elements 5.B.1 Literary Elements 5.B.2 Literary Elements 5.B.3 Literary Elements 7.5.a.1.revised Literary Elements 7.5.a.2.revised Literary Elements 7.5.a.3.revised Main Idea 1.B.1 Main Idea 1.B.2 Main Idea 1.B.3 Main Idea 1.B.4 Main Idea 7.1.a.1.revised Main Idea 7.1.a.2.revised Main Idea 7.1.a.3.revised Main Idea 7.1.a.4.revised Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusion 7.6.a.1.rev Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusion 7.6.a.2.rev Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusion 7.6.a.3.rev Making Inferences 6.A.3 Making Inferences 6.B.1 Making Inferences 6.B.2 Making Inferences 6.B.3 Making Inferences 6.B.4 Summarize 2.A.3 Summarize 2.B.1 Summarize 2.B.2 Summarize 2.B.3 Summarize 2.B.4 Summarize 2.B.5 Summarize 2.B.6 Summarize 7.2.a.1.revised Summarize 7.2.a.2.revised Summarize 7.2.a.3.revised Summarize 7.2.a.4.revised Summarize 7.2.a.5.revised Summarize 7.2.a.6.revised Text Structure Brad Booklet Text Structure 4.B.1 Text Structure 4.B.2 Text Structure 4.B.3 Text Structure 7.4.a.1.revised Text Structure 7.4.a.2.revised Text Structure 7.4.a.3.revised Text Structure 7.4.a.4.revised Text Structure 7.4.a.5.revised Text Structure 7.4.a.6.revised Text Structure 7.4.a.7.revised Reading Intervention - Lesson Plans Grade 8 Author's Purpose 3.B.1 Author's Purpose 3.B.2 Author's Purpose 3.B.3 Author's Purpose 3.B.4 Author's Purpose 8.3.a.1.revised Author's Purpose 8.3.a.2.revised Author's Purpose 8.3.a.3.revised Author's Purpose 8.3.a.4.revised Compare & Contrast 7.Bi.1 Compare & Contrast 7.Bi.2 Compare & Contrast 7.Bii.1 Compare & Contrast 7.Bii.2 Compare and Contrast 8.7.ai.1 Compare and Contrast 8.7.ai.2 Compare and Contrast 8.7.aii.1 Compare and Contrast 8.7.aii.2 Compare and Contrast 8.7.aii.3 Literary Elements 5.B.1 Literary Elements 5.B.2 Literary Elements 5.B.3 Literary Elements 8.5.a.1.revised Literary Elements 8.5.a.2.revised Literary Elements 8.5.a.3.revised Main Idea 1.B.1 Main Idea 1.B.2 Main Idea 1.B.3 Main Idea 1.B.4 Main Idea 8.1.a.1.revised Main Idea 8.1.a.2.revised Main Idea 8.1.a.3.revised Main Idea 8.1.a.4.revised Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions 8.6.a.1 Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions 8.6.a.2 Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions 8.6.a.3 Making Inferences 6.B.1 Making Inferences 6.B.2 Making Inferences 6.B.3 Making Inferences 6.B.4 Summarize 2.B.1 Summarize 2.B.2 Summarize 2.B.3 Summarize 2.B.4 Summarize 2.B.5 Summarize 2.B.6 Summarize 8.2.a.1.revised Summarize 8.2.a.2.revised Summarize 8.2.a.3.revised Summarize 8.2.a.4.revised Summarize 8.2.a.5.revised Summarize 8.2.a.6.revised Text Structure 4.B.1 Text Structure 4.B.2 Text Structure 4.B.3 Text Structure 8.4.a.1.revised Text Structure 8.4.a.2.revised Text Structure 8.4.a.3.revised Text Structure 8.4.a.4.revised Text Structure 8.4.a.5.revised Text Structure 8.4.a.6.revised Text Structure 8.4.a.7.revised Text Structure Brad Booklet Reading Intervention - MSA Practice Gr. 6 MSA Public Release Answer Document Gr. 6 MSA Public Release Answer Key Gr. 6 MSA Public Release Teacher Directions Gr. 6 MSA Public Release Test Booklet Gr. 7 MSA Public Release Answer Document Gr. 7 MSA Public Release Answer Key Gr. 7 MSA Public Release Teacher Directions Gr. 7 MSA Public Release Test Booklet Gr. 8 MSA Public Release Answer Document Gr. 8 MSA Public Release Answer Key Gr. 8 MSA Public Release Teacher Directions Gr. 8 MSA Public Release Test Booklet MSA Divider MSA Test Prep Overview MSATest Prep Lesson Divider gr 6 MSATest Prep Lesson Divider gr 7 MSATest Prep Lesson Divider gr 8 Reading Intervention - Teacher Resources Author's Purpose Cause & Effect Chronological Order Compare and Contrast Drawing Conclusions Fluency Frequently Asked Questions Getting Started the First Week How Text is Organized Chart Literary Elements LLS lesson plan template Main Idea Making Inferences Mini Lessons Narrative Text Structure Parent Letter for Learning Language Support Class Parent Letter for Reading Writing Workshop Problem/Solution Reading Advantage Level-Themes-Lexiles RWW lesson plan template Summary Teacher Resource Divider Text Resources for B Lessons Text Structure-Organization Think Aloud-Student Handout Think Aloud-Teacher Chart Think Aloud-Teacher Directions Reading Intervention - 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