1. Welcome to
Curriculum Night
2017 – 2018

2. Implementation of StudySync McGraw-Hill’s 2017 Literacy Program
StudySync is a cross-curricular, core literacy solution with hundreds of texts, dynamic video and multimedia lessons guaranteed to inspire and advance reading, writing, critical thinking, speaking and listening skills to prepare students for college and careers. StudySync provides powerful digital instruction with engaging print resources to ensure teachers can provide students a systematic path to success.

3. StudySync
Today’s students are deeply immersed in social learning. They are continually accessing and sharing information, communicating on multiple platforms, and consuming and creating diverse forms of media. In short they are becoming digital citizens. StudySync engages these digitally-connected students with media-rich learning experiences, real-world topics, and a direct read-write connection, while giving teachers flexible digital tools and engaging print resources supporting teaching, differentiation, and standards-based assessment.
StudySync…
a dynamic literacy curriculum designed for the 21st century leaner
rigorous standards-based ELA instruction
anytime, anywhere, any device access
differentiation with a difference
multiple implementation models

4. Sixth Grade Curriculum
Unit 1 – Theme: Turning Points Essential Question – What happens when life changes direction? Writing Project – Informative/Explanatory Unit 2 – Ancient Realms Essential Question – What do you think is the best reason to study history? Writing Project – Literary Analysis Unit 3 – Facing Challenges Essential Question – How do people decide when to stand up for other or themselves? Writing Project – Fictional Narrative Unit 4 – Our Heroes Essential Question – What makes a hero? Writing Project – Argumentative Novels Covered: The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan Freedom Walker: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott by Russell Freedom

5. Seventh Grade Curriculum
Unit 1 – In Pursuit Essential Question – What is it that drives us to undertake a mission? Writing Project – Informative/Explanatory Unit 2 – The Powers that Be Essential Question – What should be the principles of a just society? Writing Project – Fictional Narrative Unit 3 – Justice Served Essential Question – Why is it essential to defend human rights? Writing Project – Literary Analysis Unit 4 – Getting Along Essential Question – What are the challenges of human interactions? Writing Project – Argumentative Novels: The Giver by Lois Lowry The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

6. Eighth Grade Curriculum
Unit 1 – Suspense!
Essential Question – What attracts us to suspense?
Writing Project – Suspenseful Narrative
Unit 2 – In Time of War
Essential Question - What does our response to conflict say about us?
Writing Project – Argumentative
Unit 3 – A Moral Compass
Essential Question – How can life experiences shape our values?
Writing Project – Literary Analysis
Unit 4 – The Civil War
Essential Question – How did the War between the States redefine America?
Writing Project – Informative
Novels Covered: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and was shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
Lord of the Flies by William Golding

7. What is a StudySync Blast?
Blasts are short daily reading and writing assignments allowing students to express their opinions on high-interest topics, sparking debate on a mediated, online social network.
Students respond in short answer format, engaging in thoughtful discussion with students across the nation about top stories on STEM, world news, the environment, civics, media, and more. It’s engaging. It’s addictive. It’s a smart way to build vital critical thinking, writing and research skills!

8. StudySync’s Mobile App
StudySync has introduced StudySync Mobile Apps for Students including: iOS for Apple iPads and iPhones, Android for phones and tablets, and Chrome. These new student mobile apps can be downloaded by visiting the appropriate provider’s app store.
The StudySync Student Mobile Apps are ideal for devices that travel with students as they can be used both online and offline. Students may only have internet access at school where their assignments are downloaded/synced to the app automatically every time they log in to the app. Once everything has been synced, the student can then work offline in the app without needing internet access to complete their assignments. Students have access to their Assignments tab while working offline, and to all assignment pieces, including videos, which downloaded at the timed they last synced.

9. StudySync Video
StudySyncVideo