Which path is best for my student?.  In general - faster pacing and increased rigor  Junior Great Books “Shared Inquiry” discussion  Differentiated.

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Which path is best for my student?

 In general - faster pacing and increased rigor  Junior Great Books “Shared Inquiry” discussion  Differentiated use of Scope magazine and reader’s workshop book bins  Writing assessed with expectation that students are exceeding standard on the rubric.  Longer writing performance tasks in narrative, research, and argumentative forms. (2-3 pages)

Advanced Language Arts Readiness Criteria Recommended Score My child’s score 4 th Grade SBA in ELA (check your child’s score on Family Access) th Grade Reading and Writing Report Card Grades (check your child’s scores on Family Access) 4 READING: WRITING:

 Devotes time and energy to reading extensively and reading complex texts.  Intrinsically interested in writing and able to write fluently for a variety of purposes.  Expected to participate actively in classroom discussions.  Expected to apply higher level thinking skills in reading, writing, and discussion activities.

 Excellent study habits, consistently high motivation, perseverance, and excellent organizational skills.  Advanced Language Arts is NOT for students who will need extra help from the teacher or outside tutoring.  Students will have more work. Carefully consider the student’s outside interests, commitments, and work load.