Jami Roberts
jroberts@nthurston.k12.wa.us
Director ELA/Social Studies/Library Programs
360.412.4554

Sue Pinch
spinch@nthurston.k12.wa.us
Administrative Specialist

Reach for Reading by Cengage Publishing

The elementary ELA curriculum is called Reach for Reading. The program contains 8 units centered around a "Big Question" related to that particular unit. The fiction and non-fiction texts that are included in each unit help build to answering that unit's "Big Question". Students engage in critical thinking when determininig how to best answer the "Big Question".

Visit the Reach for Reading Website for more information

Studysync by McGraw Hill Publishing

The middle school ELA curriculum is Studysync. It contains four units united by a single theme and essential question. Multi-faceted exploration allows for the development of deep content knowledge and provides students the opportunity to apply learning across wide range of texts. They also build specific vocabulary and engage in writing activities across the curriculum.

Visit the Studysync website for more information

My Perspectives by Pearson Publishing

My Perspectives is a student-centered program where they engage in analyzing text, citing evidence, and responding critically about their learning. The curriculum contains 6 units that include selections of different genres (including multimedia) all related to a relevant and meaningful Essential Question. As they read, students engage in activities that inspire thoughtful discussion and debate, allowed them to formulate and defend their own perspective.