Instructional Tools

Content Connections:

These templates are designed to guide students in using the reading pieces to make connections with curriculum content. Each template is adaptable to most of the reading pieces.

Choose... Reading Strategies for Environmental Pieces Practical Living Science Social Studies

Rubrics:

These rubrics are the Hot-Spots Writing Continua, developed by the Writing Specialist, JCPS Curriculum and Assessment, Gheens Academy. They contain the criteria for developing writing pieces in each genre.

Choose... Memoir Monologue Personal Narrative Personal Essay Short Story Poetry Persuasive Writing Informational Writing

Student Analysis Templates:

These templates are designed to guide students in recognizing the characteristics of each writing genre.

Choose... Essay Persuasive Writing Poetry Short Story Informational Writing (transactive) Personal Narrative Memoir Monologue