ELA+(MCAS)+Readings

__ ELA (MCAS-style) Readings __

//**Suggestions**//:

**PRETTY MUCH ANY ARTICLE OR READING CAN BE COPIED AND USED FOR TALKING TO THE TEXT LESSONS** 1) Use one to two page supplemental articles from magazines, books, internet, etc. that fit into the curriculum.

2) Take an important page out of your textbook or independent reading book. Even if students are at different points in an independent reading book, you can always take two pages from a key point that warrants further review.

3) Take a poem, song, etc. that relates to your curriculum (occasionally, but not always).

4) When Xeroxing, consider copying at 80% or 90% to allow more space in the margins for comments. Here are some articles that could be used. You may be able to adapt these articles for use in your class or simply use them as a guide for finding future readings that will work: