Language Arts

The Language Arts Department at Edgewood Middle focuses on fostering student proficiency in the areas of reading and analyzing literary and non-fiction text, writing, speaking and listening, as well as appropriate use of language.  All instruction is designed with strict adherence to the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards (MCCRS) along with skillful integration of instructional technology when appropriate. As a department, we strive to support and enhance the literacy development of all our students in an ongoing effort to adequately equip them to make a positive impact on our school community and the world at large. 

Department Members:

Ms. Sherron Foster Moore, Department Chair
Ms. Colleen Brown, Ms. Priscilla Bucci, Ms. Chyanna Collier, Ms. Jennifer Dillard, Mr. Jeff Izzo, Ms. Amber Johnson, Ms. Danita Lawrence, Ms. Tina Mackey, Ms. Stephanie Moore, Ms. Sara Partin, Ms. Nicole Redmond, Ms. Brittany Smith, Mr. Chris Trudden, Ms. Heather Tucci

Important Dates to Remember: 

Scholastic Book Fair: Oct. 31 – Nov.8, 2019

Champions of Courage Black History Month Essay Contest
Submissions due: December 6, 2019

Winter Reading Inventory: January 2020

National Teacher Day: May 5, 2020

Spring Reading Inventory: May 2020