FCPS Middle School Language Arts
FCPS Program of Studies for Language Arts
Curriculum Content
The FCPS Program of Studies (POS) for Language Arts defines the instructional program that must be implemented in the middle school language arts classroom. The POS describes curriculum content, and identifies the essential knowledge and skills taught, through specific standards, benchmarks, and indicators.
Language Arts study for Grades 7 and 8 consists of five strands:
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Oral Strand: Students experience a variety of speaking, listening, and viewing situations.
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Vocabulary Strand: Students expand and enhance vocabulary through language and literature.
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Reading Strand: Students read and apply strategies to understand/analyze a variety of literature.
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Writing Strand: Students write in a variety of forms using the six traits of writing.
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Research Strand: Students access and select information from various sources for research.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
POS Benchmarks, and Indicators for Language Arts, Grade 7
POS Benchmarks and Indicators for Language Arts, Grade 8
Overviews of FCPS Program of Studies for Middle School http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/pos.
Definitions of Standards, Benchmarks, and Indicators
Standards:The standards (strands) in this Program of Studies describe what students should know or be able to do before they enroll in the subsequent high school credit-bearing courses.
Benchmarks:Benchmarks clarify each standard at each specific grade level. Each benchmark is annotated with its correlation to the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Indicators:Indicators state specific student expectations and behaviors that demonstrate the student's learning. Indicators state the skills and knowledge that, taken together, mark the accomplishment of a benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the approved instructional resources for the FCPS Language Arts POS?
Click here to link to the "Course Materials" page of Middle School Language Arts Web site.
How does the POS relate to VA Standards of Learning?
The Program of Studies incorporates and extends the Virginia Standards of Learning.Together they combine to make a comprehensive program of studies for Fairfax County Public Schools.
Where can I find information about Student Accountability for the POS and SOL?
Click here for the Office Middle School Instruction home page to find more information.
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