Improving Student Achievement in Writing at Lake Ridge Middle School

Abstract

Goal: The average score of students, at grade 7, meeting state benchmarks in writing will increase by 5% annually as measured by the state writing assessment (OAKS); in addition students at all grade levels will engage in a writing curriculum that will increase the amount and quality of writing in every class. The average score of students, at grade 7, meeting state benchmarks in writing will increase by 5% annually as measured by the state writing assessment (OAKS); in addition students at all grade levels will engage in a writing curriculum that will increase the amount and quality of writing in every class.