English Department Curricula Grades 6-8
Norwell Public Schools’ grades 6-8 English curricula follow the standards for English Language Arts content, which includes standards for reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language from the 2017 English Language Arts and Literacy Framework. All courses 6-8 meet or exceed the standards presented in these Frameworks.
The English Department at Norwell Middle School believes, along with the Massachusetts DESE, that students who are ready for College, Careers, and Civic participation should share certain attributes as defined in the Curriculum Frameworks.
- They demonstrate independence.
- They build strong content knowledge.
- They respond to the varying demands of audience, task, purpose, and discipline.
- They comprehend as well as critique.
- They value evidence.
- They use technology and digital media strategically and capably.
- They come to understand other perspectives and cultures.
Grade 6
Grade 6 English introduces reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language skills through study of a variety of genres, both literary and informational in nature
Grade 7
Grade 7 English develops reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language skills through a study of a variety of genres, both literary and informational in nature.
Grade 8
Grade 8 English refines reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language skills through a study of a variety of genres, both literary and informational.
2017 Massachusetts English Language Arts and Literacy Frameworks
The Norwell Middle School Program of Studies provides more detailed information about courses, expectations and opportunities.