Summer Reading Assignment

Summerreading

Please find the Summer Reading Assignment for Incoming 7th and 8th graders for School Year 2022-2023 by clicking here

English

At Lawrence Middle School, teachers are focused on growing each learner's reading level, ability to analyze complex texts and communicate their thinking effectively through writing. Teachers routinely administer assessments to pinpoint the current strengths of each learner, as well as weaknesses, to drive focused instruction. Our English Language Arts department utilizes the Engage NY Common Core aligned Modules which can be accessed by clicking the link provided. By teaching this curriculum, students are instructed on all of the Reading, Writing, and Speaking standards outlined by Common Core and NY State standards. Our dedicated staff further supplements the curriculum with department made resources to further strengthen areas of weakness that students may have.

The National PTA has published the following Grade Level Guides based on the NYS Standards. Each guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of the school year in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

ATTENTION Parents and Guardians: FREE ELA Resources

reading

The BEST way to support the growth of your students ability to read and write is to have your student READ, READ, READ. Please click on the links below to access several amazing websites that are teacher driven and FREE of charge.

CommonLit is a free database of passages to practice reading comprehension.

Lit2go is a collection of stories and poems in mp3 format. Students can download and listen while going on a walk, gardening or doing chores.

NaNoWriMo will help young writers pen their own books in 30 days. 

Crash Course offers fun and extremely informative videos on literacy and writing.

One Community offers curricula in all areas of language arts, including listening and speaking.

Worksheetworks has free grammar printables. 

Journal Buddies offers a month’s worth of writing prompts.

Read Write Think has lesson plans, printables, activities and projects for all areas of language arts from k-12.

Khan Academy offers grammar lessons, activities and quizzes aligned with educational standards.

Read Works platform and materials are completely free. It has great content, curriculum, and tools to power teaching and learning from Kindergarten to 12th Grade

Libby allows you to read library books on a phone or tablet. You must have a current public library card.

  • All residents of Lawrence School District 15 and those who own property in the district are eligible for Library card membership.

  • Two proofs of residency must be shown in person at the time of registration.

  • Cards are renewable on an ongoing basis.

  • Juvenile cards are available to persons under the age of 18 who are able to write their first name. A parent or guardian must sign the library registration form in the presence of Library staff.
    Please see our Library Policy     here.

 Please call the Circulation Desk at (516) 239-3262 ext. 207 with any questions.