Reading, Writing, Thinking, and Communicating
The English Language Arts Department at Sebastian Middle School helps students develop the literacy skills needed for success in school and beyond. Through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking, students learn to communicate effectively, analyze information, and express their ideas with confidence.
Our curriculum challenges students to explore a variety of literary and informational texts while strengthening their reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. Students are encouraged to think deeply, support their ideas with evidence, and become lifelong readers and learners.
English Language Arts Department
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Ms. Clark – Instructional Literacy Coach
Ms. Kirby-Allie – 6th Grade
Ms. Huerkamp-Giacosa – 6th Grade
Ms. Huerkamp-Giacosa – 7th Grade
Ms. Parisen – 7th Grade
Ms. Tabet – 7th Grade
Mr. Jansen – 8th grade
Ms. Martin– 8th Grade
Ms. Cruz – Reading
Ms. Diaz – Reading
Ms. Charles-Smith – Reading
What Students Learn
Grade 6 ELA
Students build foundational skills in reading comprehension, vocabulary development, grammar, and written expression. Instruction focuses on analyzing texts, identifying central ideas, and supporting responses with evidence.
Grade 7 ELA
Students strengthen analytical reading and writing skills through increasingly complex texts. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, research, argumentative writing, and effective communication.
Grade 8 ELA
Students prepare for high school by engaging with challenging literary and informational texts. Students refine their writing skills, conduct research, evaluate evidence, and develop advanced reading and communication strategies.
For more information, view year at a glance for all grade levels: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/year-at-a-glance/
Every Student Has a Story to Tell
The ELA Department is committed to helping every Eagle become a confident reader, writer, speaker, and thinker. Through engaging instruction and meaningful learning experiences, students develop the skills needed to succeed in the classroom and throughout their lives.