Page | 6 Language proficiency is a particularly complicated challenge for middle school students; the process is complex and requires consideration of the intricacies of reading as an ongoing developmental process. For striving readers and multilingual students especially, literacy encompasses much more than reading, as students traverse language domains (including listening, speaking, and writing). Thus, the research underpinning these unique needs is also part of the foundation. Bridges Literature and Content is designed as a solution to this problem, o7ering a comprehensive, standards-based middle school literacy program designed to empower students to develop language skills and supports students with college and career readiness. Targeted Outcomes 1. Proficiency in reading and vocabulary 2. Proficiency in listening 3. Proficiency in speaking (oral language) 4. Proficiency in writing and grammar 5. E7ective use of grade level academic language (language arts, social studies, science, math, career pathways) 6. Engagement and motivation to learn 7. E7ective exploration of career pathways Claims Bridges Literature and Content is designed to support middle school students in achieving the following educational outcomes: 1. Middle school students receiving instruction using Bridges build proficiency in reading and vocabulary. 2. Middle school students receiving instruction using Bridges build proficiency in listening. 3. Middle school students receiving instruction using Bridges build proficiency in speaking. 4. Middle school students receiving instruction using Bridges build proficiency in writing and grammar. 5. Middle school students receiving instruction using Bridges can e7ectively access gradelevel appropriate academic language (language arts, social studies, science, math). 6. Middle School students receiving instruction using Bridges are engaged and motivated to learn. 7. Middle School students receiving instruction using Bridges e7ectively explore career pathways.
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