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The Middle School Reading Program

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

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The Middle School Reading Program

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  1. The Middle School Reading Program Reading Specialist: Laurie Rose

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

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

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

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

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

  7. 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 (7th grade) READ 180 (7th & 8th grade)

  8. 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

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

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

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

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