The Middle School Reading Program Reading Specialist: Laurie Rose

Students are categorized into three different groups of readers:  Basic (below grade level)  Proficient (on grade level)  Advanced (above grade level)

Assessments to determine reading ability:  MSAs  MAP-R  English Formative/Summative Assessments **Based on these assessments students are recommended for classes in 7 th and 8 th grade.

Options for Proficient and Advanced Readers  Foreign Language—French or Spanish  Honors Classes—MCPS curriculum taught with advanced components

Criteria for Foreign Language  Proficient or Advanced score on MSA  On or above level score on MAP-R  Teacher recommendation  Student Motivation

Criteria for Honors Courses  Advanced score on MSA  Above grade level score on MAP-R  Teacher Recommendation  Student Motivation

Who takes Reading?  7th and 8th graders who need assistance in improving their reading ability.  There are three options for reading classes: Intensive Reading Needs (IRN) Reading 7 (7 th grade) READ 180 (7 th & 8 th grade)

What are the differences between the classes?  IRN: small group instruction focusing on decoding needs and goals, as well as fluency and comprehension.  Reading 7: MCPS Reading 7 curriculum  READ 180: an intense reading intervention program designed by Scholastic for middle and high school students

What factors contribute to Reading placement? 7 th Grade criteria:  MSA scores *Basic on 5 th grade MSA  MAP-R Scores (Measures of Academic Progress-Reading) *Below grade level on 6 th grade winter MAP-R  Teacher Recommendation

What factors contribute to Reading placement? 8 th Grade criteria:  MSA scores *Basic on 6 th grade MSA  MAP-R Scores (Measures of Academic Progress-Reading) *Below grade level on 7 th grade winter MAP-R  Teacher Recommendation

What’s Our Goal?  All students will achieve!  All students will improve their reading ability!  All students will LOVE to read!