Identified+Curriculum+Strand(s)

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What curriculum strand are we identifying for this wiki?
One weakness in our school seems to be critical reading. This is born out by looking at the data. One way to improve reading scores is for students to read more. Motivation and engagement are key components to examine. Most students feel disconnected to the classic literature which they are asked to read, however they tend to enjoy (and read) Young Adult Literature. This is why I am trying to use more YA Lit in my classroom to connect to classic literature. For example, this year I am using //The Hunger Games// to connect with //Lord of the Flies//. Next year, I hope to use //Speak// with //The Scarlet Letter//. Therefore, the purpose of this PLC is to give resources to teachers so that they can more easily incorporate YA Lit into their classrooms across the curriculum.

Maine Learning Results (for ELA) ✰ **A1-Comprehension, Vocab, Alphabetics, and Fluency **  Students read and evaluate texts, within a grade appropriate span of text complexity, by applying their knowledge and strategies of comprehension, vocabulary, //__ alphabetics __////, // and //__ fluency. __//

National Standards (for ELA) ◆ 1: Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.

National Technology Standards ⇧ Technology Communication Tools
 * Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
 * Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.