Remedial Language Arts Curriculum Outline
Mrs. Laura Schmitt, Analy High Schmitt
1. Formal Curricular Components
A. Reading: CORRECTIVE READING
B. Writing: EXPRESSIVE WRITING
C. Fluency: READ NATURALLY
2. Informal Curricular Components
Approximately 30% of instructional time consists of interaction with:
These learning activities are structured to increase:
A. Comprehension
Metacognitive tools (writing structures, approaches to text)
Cognitive tools (Thinking Maps)
Text-based practice (details, themes, inferences)
B. Vocabulary development
Word study
Emphasis on high utility words
C. Fluency
Structured practice using appropriately leveled materials
Read Naturally fluency program
D. Love of reading and learning through print and writing