At the Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, Middle School students read to learn and write to express.

• Grade 5: Students tackle longer chapter books and apply in-depth reading strategies, identifying main ideas and key details, particularly in non-fiction texts. They develop correct spelling and punctuation, and explore informative, persuasive, and narrative writing. Students also research topics and present projects, building critical thinking and communication skills.

• Grades 6–8: Students expand their reading, writing, and discussion skills through a rich variety of texts using MyPerspectives and supplemental novels and plays, including The Outsiders, The Crossover, The Giver, The Diary of Anne Frank, and Long Way Down. They study literary analysis, grammar, writing structure, and syntax while exploring short stories, poems, and nonfiction to deepen understanding and spark a lifelong love of literature.

At CCSL, Middle School English is a dynamic journey in reading, writing, and critical thinking, preparing students to analyze, create, and communicate with confidence.