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Reading/Language
Arts Model for Grades 6-8
86-minute Block for Standard and Advanced Classes
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Components
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Purpose/Rationale
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10 minutes
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Warm-up
Grammar and usage drills and practice |
Supports language development |
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45-50 minutes
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Teacher Directed Reading with Writing
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Daily
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Concept, skill, and/or strategy instruction
Guided reading
Guided oral rereading
Constructing and extending meaning
Reader response
Reading writing connection |
Develops understanding and application of effective
comprehension strategies
Improves fluency and reading speed |
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4 days twice per marking periond
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Writing Process Instruction
Writing process (organizing, drafting, revising, edting, publishing)
Guided and independent writing |
Develops essential skills in written expression
Extends understanding and application of the writing process |
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10-15 minutes 3x per week
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Word Development
Decoding/phonics as needed
High-frequency words
Structural analysis
Vocabulary building/word study |
Develops vocabulary, spelling skills, and understanding of meaning
and structure of words |
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10 minutes 2x per week
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Read Aloud
Teacher modeling and "think alouds" of reading strategies |
Iincreases student ability and desire to read
Builds listening comprehension
Supports vocabulary development which supports reading achievement |
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Up to 15 minutes as time permits
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Monitored Reading
Students read selected texts. Frequent progress conferences with the teacher to
demonstrate fluency and understanding of text |
Develops fluency and builds reading comprehension skills by providing
practice at each student's independent level
Provides opportunity for individualized instruction and support from
the teacher
Promotes reading for pleasure and information |
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