W-JCC Public Schools | Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
 


Curriculum: Reading / Language Arts

The coordinators for English/Language Arts and Reading work with teachers to develop and implement the division's English/Language Arts and Reading curriculum. The VDOE's Standards of Learning have been incorporated into WJCC's English/Language/Reading Standards and Objectives. Coordinators provide leadership in the examination and adoption of instructional materials which support the curriculum. Assistance is also provided in staff development for teachers in areas that need improvement.

The Williamsburg-James City County reading and language arts curriculum uses the Balanced Literacy approach to improve student achievement wherein reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are integrated. Students are taught to:

  • Apply reading and thinking strategies in order to understand, evaluate, and respond to a variety of literature and informational texts

  • Communicate knowledge, ideas, and feelings through a variety of written products

  • Use effective listening and speaking skills in communicating with others.

Information on the Virginia Standards of Learning and resources can be found on the VDOE's web site. Information about WJCC's program and Reading Recovery® can be found on the WJCC ELA homepage (to be developed).





Virginia SOL for English



 

Recommended Summer Reading for 2011

Reading Competition for 2010-2011

Virginia and WJCC English Standards and Objectives

WJCC English Curriculum Maps



Coordinator of Reading/Language Arts




Dr. Kimberly Nunnally
Coordinator for Reading / Language Arts

Telephone: (757)603-6472
Fax: (757)565-9388
E-mail: nunnallyk@wjcc.k12.va.us





Notice: Required AP Language and AP Literature Assignments are on each high school's website.


Online Resources
English Standards and Objectives

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