KM6 6th Grade Reading
Level: Grade 6
Course Length: Year
Reading is a core curriculum class in 6th grade. The major components include: reading and listening comprehension; elements of literature and grade-level genres; vocabulary development; reading skills; and strategy instruction. Both fiction and non-fiction print are utilized through novels, newspapers, textbooks, anthologies and articles. Literature-element strands are studied through the grade-specific genres, such as: author’s purpose, main idea, setting, plot, point of view and theme. Student reading comprehension increases with the development of new vocabulary through the use of context clues and writing. Cause and effect, fact and opinion, main idea, finding details and sequence are examples of reading skills studied throughout the year.
KD6 Developmental 6th Grade Reading
Level: Grade 6
Course Length: Year
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
This course is designed for 6th grade students who are not reading at grade level and who need additional instruction in reading strategies and skills. The course emphasizes: comprehension strategies; reading in content areas; study skills; higher level thinking skills; and overall improved competency in reading.
KM7 7th Grade Reading
Level: Grade 7
Course Length: Year
This course is designed to promote reading comprehension and fluency for students of varying levels and abilities. Students will learn and practice active reading skills in order to use reading as a tool for learning across the curriculum. The main areas of focus will be comprehension, vocabulary development and fluency.
K81 Developmental Reading
Level: Grades 7 and 8
Course Length: Semester
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
This course is designed for 7th and 8th grade students who are reading at least two years below grade level. This course emphasizes good reading and study habits, higher level thinking skills and improved competency in reading. An individualized approach is basic to this course; this encourages the continued development of the reading process as determined by the specific learning needs of each student.