English Language Arts

The goal of English Language Arts (ELA)curriculum is to provide students rich, rigorous learning experiences that address literacy skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as well as 21st-century skills in research, technology, and media. This standards-based curriculum allows students to explore the world around them through integrated reading and writing programs. To meet the needs of all students, teachers differentiate instruction and have access to additional resources and support as necessary. Students are encouraged to read a wide range of text and to write for a variety of audiences.

NJ Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)

Literacy Resources and PD

A Children’s Library at Your Fingerprints

Scholastic

Newsela (Nonfiction And Current Events)

Need Books?

Teaching Tips Using Picture Books

6+1 Writing Trait Definitions

The 6+1 Trait® Writing Model of Instruction and Assessment comprises 6+1 key qualities that define quality writing (Ref. educationnorthwest.org) :

Ideas—the main message.
Organization—the internal structure of the piece.
Voice—the personal tone and flavor of the author's message.
Word Choice—the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning.
Sentence Fluency—the rhythm and flow of the language.
Conventions—the mechanical correctness.
Presentation—how the writing actually looks on the page.