Literacy

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Our intermediate and middle school literacy courses have been designed to integrate and enforce skills in the area of reading, reading comprehension, writing, listening, speaking, thinking, discussion, and grammar (usage, mechanics), depending on the course in which a student is enrolled.  Students will be exposed to a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts to help build reading stamina required for successful completion of high school Language Arts courses and post-secondary courses.  An emphasis will be placed on the use of technology, when possible, to develop the overall experience of digital literacy.  Activities for all secondary literacy courses can include but are not limited to: reading, writing, small group work, individual and group projects, common local summative/formative assessments, and learning to effectively use academic vocabulary in written and oral contexts.

Please contact your child's school or LA/Reading teacher to get more information about your child's specific LA or Reading course.

Please note that in U-46, Language Arts includes English and Spanish Language Arts. 

School District U-46 Middle School Curriculum Guide with Course Descriptions

2023 - 2024 Middle School Curriculum Guide

Our high school literacy courses have been designed to integrate and enforce skills necessary for college and career readiness. High school literacy courses emphasize skills in the area of reading, reading comprehension, writing, listening, speaking, thinking, discussion, and grammar (usage, mechanics), depending on the course in which a student is enrolled.  Students will be exposed to a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts to help build reading stamina required for successful completion of high school courses across the curriculum and post-secondary coursework.  An emphasis will be placed on the use of technology, when possible, to develop the overall experience of digital literacy.  Activities for all secondary literacy courses can include but are not limited to: reading, writing, research, small group work, individual and group projects, common local summative/formative assessments, and learning to effectively use academic vocabulary in written and oral contexts.

Please contact your child's school or LA or Reading teacher to get more information about your child's specific course.

Graduation Requirements for LA in School District U-46

English Language Arts-----4 years required

School District U-46 High School Curriculum Guides with Course Descriptions

2023-2024 High School Curriculum Guide

Library Resources

Encyclopaedia Britannica: explore the fact-checked online encyclopedia with hundreds of thousands of objective articles, biographies, videos, and images ...

TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s e-books, available by subscription to Elementary Schools and Public Libraries around the world.
 

Gale is a global leader in education, learning, and research resources online. We have a vast digital archive of research databases, reference books. (both eBook and print), and more!

Battle of the Books is a program that is co-sponsored by the Gail Borden Public Library, the Bartlett Public Library, and the Poplar Creek Public Library.  Each year, a list of books is prepared and teams from area schools are asked questions based on these books.

The Monarch Award: The Monarch is designed to encourage children to read critically and become familiar with children's books, authors and illustrators. The program is open to all K-3 age children in Illinois

The Bluestem award is designed for students in grades 3-5 who are ready for longer titles than found on the Monarch list, but not quite ready for the sophistication of some of the Rebecca Caudill titles. Named in honor of Big Bluestem which is the state prairie grass, the award may include both timeless classics and current titles, as well as books that have appeared on Monarch and Rebecca Caudill lists.