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 7th and 8th 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 (7th grade)READ 180 (7th & 8th 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?

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

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

What’s Our Goal?

All students will achieve!

All students will improve their reading ability!

All students will LOVE to read!