The New ARC Core® Middle School
We’re thrilled to introduce American Reading Company's innovative new middle school curriculum, designed to be your all-in-one solution for your 45–60-minute class periods! Grounded in the Science of Reading, our ARC Core Fusion curriculum fosters a vibrant intellectual community where reading, writing, thinking, and debating aren't just activities—they're a way of life.
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Knowledge-Building Units
45–60 minutes daily
In every Unit, students will:
- Read and analyze complex texts
- Become proficient writers of a variety of text types
- Build knowledge and vocabulary through deep research into topics in Science, History, and Literary Genres
- Engage in high-volume reading practice
Grade 6
Civilizations: Real and Imagined
RL/I.1, RL.2, RL.4, RL.5 W.1, W.3
RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.7 W.2, W.7, W.8
RL.2, RL.3, RL.6, RL.9 W.1, W.3
RI.6, RI.8, RI.9 W.1, W.7, W.8
Grade 7
America Across Genres
RL.1, RL.2, RL.4, RL.5 W.1
RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.7 W.2, W.7, W.8
RL.2, RL.3, RL.6, RL.9 W.1, W.3
RI.6, RI.8, RI.9, W.1, W.7, W.8
Grade 8
The Human Condition: Past, Present, and Future
RL.2, RL.4, RL.5, W.1, W.3
RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.7, W.2, W.7, W.8
RL.2, RL.3, RL.6, RL.9, W.1, W.3
RI.6, RI.8, RI.9, W.1, W.7, W.8
Each Unit Includes
Grade 6: Unit 1, World Mythology Example
Digital-First CurriculumEnsures teachers can lead every ELA lesson with confidence; includes supports for MLLs and striving readers
Core TextsClass sets of multiple high-quality, authentic texts anchor the work of each Unit
Unit LibraryRelated texts at a range of text complexities provide choice for research and cross-textual analysis
Interactive Digital PlatformHosts the collaborative intellectual community in which students read, write, research, and debate
Materials shown are a representative sample. Actual titles may vary based on availability.
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