DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
P.O.
PRINS. MEMO NO. 7
February 12, 2008
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE/SECONDARY
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TO: |
Principals |
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FROM: |
Linda M. Wallinger Assistant Superintendent for Instruction |
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SUBJECT: |
The
Addition of the Middle School Writing
Modules in Support of Project Graduation |
The
Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce the addition of the Middle School Writing Modules in Support of
Project Graduation to the resources available for middle school English
teachers.
The
modules, aligned to the 2002 Standards of
Learning, support tested writing standards.
This Web-based resource will provide teachers with over 70 one-hour
lesson plans to enhance the teaching of writing. Lessons focus on using the three-domain
rubric; setting up and using writing portfolios; and revising, and editing
lessons to encourage the development of a strong essay. This resource is not a complete curriculum
and is neither required nor prescriptive, but it can be a valuable
instructional tool. The modules are
available at the following links:
Standards
of Learning Resources (English Resources) http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/sol.html#english;
Middle
School Instructional Services http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/Reading/mreading.html#instructional;
and
Project Graduation Tutorials,
Academies, and Other Resources http://www.doe.virginia.gov/2plus4in2004/resources.shtml.
For
additional information, please contact Karen Koory, middle school English
specialist, Office of Middle and High School Instruction, by e-mail at Karen.Koory@doe.virginia.gov,
or by telephone at (804) 371-2588.
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