Reading and Writing Workshop

Placement Criteria

7^th Grade Reading and Writing Workshop

Criteria for placement of 6^th grade students going into 7^th grade:

1.      The three most recent MAP reading and language scores will be analyzed to identify students with scores at or below 212 in reading and/or language usage and to analyze trends.

2.      Most recent MAZE data will be analyzed to identify students with scores at or below 26.

3.      Most recent ORF data will be analyzed to identify students with scores at or below 124.

4.      SRI scores will be reviewed if a score is available. If an SRI score is not available but the data is needed for placement, this assessment will be administered at the intermediate school.

5.      The WKCE reading score will be used as another data point.

8^th Grade Reading and Writing Workshop

Criteria for placements of 7^th grade students going into 8^th grade:

1.      The three most recent MAP reading and language scores will be analyzed to identify students with scores at or below 216 and to analyze trends.

2.      An SRI will be administered to students with MAP scores at or below 216.

3.      The WKCE reading score will be used as another data point if needed.

Course Description

The Reading and Writing Workshop focuses on building students' reading and writing skills.  In addition, organizational and test-taking skills will be taught and practiced.  Students will utilize reading strategies to comprehend texts representing a variety of genres.  Through self-selected reading, students will successfully select books that help them build skills in the areas of: comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and critical literacy.  Language usage will be addressed through differentiated instruction based on students' needs.

 9th Grade Reading and Writing Workshop

Entrance Criteria

MAP Language Usage score less than or equal to 217

MAP Reading score less than or equal to 218

EXPLORE English score of less than 12

EXPLORE Reading score of less than 12

Course Description

The 9th grade Reading and Writing Workshop is a class with a specific literacy-based curriculum that focuses on direct instruction of reading and writing strategies that will support student learning in all content areas.  In addition, the class focuses on other topics such as test preparation, independent reading, study skills, and time management.