• Writing By Design is a new program that will be implemented this school year.

    The genres of writing that will be focused on this school year:

    1. Narrative

    2. Summary (Races) 

    3. Informative

    4. Argumentative 

    *Aligns to the NJ Student Learning Standards with a foundation in the Six Traits of Writing.

    Benefits: 

    • Improves cognitive abilities in ALL subjects
    • Developes student proficiency and confidence 
    • Creates greater gains for ELs and students with special needs
    • Increases the pathway to literacy
    • Presents only small manageable chunks