1. Reading/Writing Improvement
Mr. Maslonka

2. Informational text Newsela Informational articles
Current topics/multiple subjects
Discussion questions
NY Times Upfront magazine
Digital
Published copies
USA Today
ReadWorks
Essays from Norton Field Guide to Reading

3. Literary text Independent reading Quote/analysis graphic organizers
Theme
Characterization
Plot
Setting
Figurative language
Collaborative discussions
Analytic paragraphs

4. Writing Diagnostic writing sample Read a short excerpt
Complete the writing task
Narrative writing
Memoir
Explanatory writing
Analytic paragraphs
Argumentative writing

5. Digital literacy Google Classroom Assignments Announcements
Discussions
Google docs
Weebly digital portfolio
TedEd talks/video clips