What are the needs in ELA & Literacy according to the Writing Focus document?

• Common theme of time needed for ELA is found across multiple grade levels.

• Looking at justification for modules and core knowledge versus workshop model or something else.

• Continuity seems to be missing among the grade levels.

• Time for journal or free writing is missing in most grade levels.

• Common model of writing for all grade levels.

• Have other members of the school help assist in the writing process (upper grade level students, NHS students, adopt a team, interact team,....)

• Consistent spelling and grammar curriculum

• Time set aside during staff development days to collaborate across grade levels and/or work as a grade level on literacy goals and planning

• Support during reading block to allow for small group work

What should our goals for the district be?

• As a whole, could we set aside 20-40 minutes (depending on grade level) to do creative writing or writing about reading?

• Look at our scope and sequence

• Develop a common vocabulary

• Coordinate reading and writing workshops and genres.

Literacy Committee Agenda

ELA Committee Agenda for UPK-12 06/01/2017

Literacy Committee Writing Focus Review Document 1/05/17

ELA Committee Agenda for UPK-12 11-14-2017

ELA Committee Agenda for UPK-12 1--2018

ELA Committee Agenda for UPK-12 03/02/2017

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