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LANGUAGE ARTS

Grades 7 & 8

The Language Arts curriculum is based on the Common Core State Standards.  These standards include grade specific goals for reading, speaking, listening, writing, research, vocabulary, grammar and most importantly, logical and creative thinking.  The curriculum also includes opportunities for students to distinguish effective evidence, use technology and digital media strategically and capably, and come to understand other perspectives and cultures. 

At Dodd Middle School, students have the opportunity to create and contribute their voice through experiences in reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing.  In Language Arts classes, students read actively using strategies to interact with text and deepen their understanding through personal connections and reactions. Students select some of their reading materials based on their independent reading level and personal interest, and they write often to express ideas.  Through these sustained efforts and progressive skill development in the Language Arts, your child will gain a greater awareness of self, the ability to communicate with others, opportunities to provide and utilize teacher and peer feedback, appreciation of their literary heritage, and an awareness of the contributions of others through diverse cultural experiences.  These experiences include independent thinking and cooperative group interaction.

Division Leader:  Kristen Shanley