The NEW ARC Core® Middle School
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Knowledge-Building Units
(45–60 minutes daily)
In every Unit, students will:
(45–60 minutes daily)
In every Unit, students will:
- Read and analyze complex texts
- Become proficient writers of a variety of text types
- Build knowledge and vocabulary through deep research into topics in Science, History, and Literary Genres
- Engage in high-volume reading practice
Grade 6 - Civilizations: Real and Imagined
Unit 1
RL/I.1, RL.2, RL.4, RL.5
W.1, W.3
RL/I.1, RL.2, RL.4, RL.5
W.1, W.3
Read, analyze, and retell World Mythology.
Unit 2
RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.7
W.2, W.7, W.8
RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.7
W.2, W.7, W.8
Read informational texts, narrative nonfiction, and related myths to write a research report on Geology.
Unit 3
RL.2, RL.3, RL.6, RL.9,
W.1, W.3
RL.2, RL.3, RL.6, RL.9,
W.1, W.3
Read, compare, analyze, and create Fantasy.
Unit 4
RI.6, RI.8, RI.9,
W.1, W.7, W.8
RI.6, RI.8, RI.9,
W.1, W.7, W.8
Research to create written and oral arguments about World Civilizations.
Grade 7 - America Across Genres
Unit 1
RL.1, RL.2, RL.4, RL.5,
W.1
RL.1, RL.2, RL.4, RL.5,
W.1
Read, analyze, and create Poetry.
Unit 2
RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.7
W.2, W.7, W.8
RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.7
W.2, W.7, W.8
Read informational and narrative nonfiction as well as poetry of the era to write a research report on the American Revolution & New Nation.
Unit 3
RL.2, RL.3, RL.6, RL.9,
W.1, W.3
RL.2, RL.3, RL.6, RL.9,
W.1, W.3
Read, compare, analyze, and create American Historical Fiction both in prose and in verse.
Unit 4
RI.6, RI.8, RI.9,
W.1, W.7, W.8
RI.6, RI.8, RI.9,
W.1, W.7, W.8
Research across texts of all kinds to create written and oral arguments about Westward Expansion.
Grade 8 - The Human Condition: Past, Present, and Future
Unit 1
RL.2, RL.4, RL.5,
W.1, W.3
RL.2, RL.4, RL.5,
W.1, W.3
Read, compare, analyze, and create Science Fiction.
Unit 2
RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.7,
W.2, W.7, W.8
RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.7,
W.2, W.7, W.8
Read informational and narrative nonfiction to write a research report on Environmental Studies.
Unit 3
RL.2, RL.3, RL.6, RL.9,
W.1, W.3
RL.2, RL.3, RL.6, RL.9,
W.1, W.3
Read, compare, and analyze World War II Literature.
Unit 4
RI.6, RI.8, RI.9,
W.1, W.7, W.8
RI.6, RI.8, RI.9,
W.1, W.7, W.8
Research to create written and oral arguments and narrative texts about Heroes in History.
Each Unit Includes
Grade 6: Unit 1, World Mythology Example
Grade 6: Unit 1, World Mythology Example
Digital-First Curriculum
Ensures teachers can lead every ELA lesson with confidence; includes supports for MLLs and striving readers
Ensures teachers can lead every ELA lesson with confidence; includes supports for MLLs and striving readers
Core Texts
Class sets of multiple high-quality, authentic texts anchor the work of each Unit
Class sets of multiple high-quality, authentic texts anchor the work of each Unit
Unit Library
Related texts at a range of text complexities provide choice for research and cross-textual analysis
Related texts at a range of text complexities provide choice for research and cross-textual analysis
Interactive Digital Platform
Hosts the collaborative intellectual community in which students read, write, research, and debate
Hosts the collaborative intellectual community in which students read, write, research, and debate
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Designed to help every learner thrive,
ARC Core Fusion provides research-backed strategies and resources to support educators in fostering deep comprehension, critical thinking, and student engagement in your classrooms. Download your free samples today and experience the difference ARC Core can make for your school!
Designed to help every learner thrive,
ARC Core Fusion provides research-backed strategies and resources to support educators in fostering deep comprehension, critical thinking, and student engagement in your classrooms. Download your free samples today and experience the difference ARC Core can make for your school!
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