SILVER LINING - 8th Grade Language Arts
Let’s consider how a 1:1 classroom environment might transform student engagement, learning and achievement in our district!
- Increased literacy motivation
- Seamless curriculum delivery
- Virtual paperless classroom
- Increased communication
- Technology immersion
- The Department of Technology is excited to announce an opportunity for 16 Weld RE-4 Teachers to utilize a classroom set of Chromebooks during the 2014-2015 school year to embed 21st Century instructional pedagogy, transforming their lessons for engagement of students and enhancement of achievement .
Background
The District has purchased several mobile labs of Chromebooks to facilitate CMAS and PARCC online testing. The assessments will be delivered in November, March, April, and May. During the rest of the year, the assessment devices are available. Project Silver Lining will pilot 1-to-1 device availability in select classrooms throughout the District.
Vision
To facilitate personalized learning and exploration of true 21st Century instructional practices that enhance student achievement by providing an environment with seamless technology integration and access.
Language Arts Components:
Pearson Language Arts Text: Thematic literary Focus, classically enriched, variety of cross-integrated text
Morphology Word Parts Program
Daily Grammar Practice Program
Effective Reading and Writing Strategies
Genre Studies and Exploration
Research, Argumentation, Persuasion