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Marietta Middle School

presents

Common Core

Spotlight

121 Winn Street NW

Marietta, GA 30064

Phone: (770) 422-0311

Artists collaborate and create a visual representation of a

character analysis based upon evidence provided for novel

study.

“Character Charades”Collaborative Cooperation

Students listen and analyze information literacy presented

in media and record evidence using a brace map.

“Academic Notes”College & Career Readiness

Differentiated Instruction invites students to acquire

knowledge and demonstrate mastery in content area

with crayons, markers and map pencils.

“Coloring Party”Differentiation

“The Debate” - Argumentative Writing Sample

Writers examine a topic using critical thinking to

convey ideas, concepts, and information through the

selection , organization, and analysis of relevant content.

“State Writing Standard Scavenger Hunt”Student-Centered Environment (Hands-On)

Students make choices and decisions using effective

tools to extend their knowledge and develop

understanding.

From creative to artistic, students dazzled the Marietta Middle School

community with a project-base activity that challenged students to listen,

speak, and use creative problem solving. MMS’ best drama students

demonstrated mastery in different forms of expressions as selected tour

guides showcase this event.

“Scary School”Project-Based/Student Presentation

Analyze text, identify author’s purpose, and describe

how it affects the interpretation of reading a

selection.

“Round-Table Reflection”Writing Across the Curriculum

“CSI: Distance Between Thunder & Lightning”Emphasis on Process

Textual evidence is used to analyze data, calculate

and solve word problems in a report using a graph.

Scientists use technology literacy to conduct an experiment

that analyzes data and synthesizes information from multiple

sources during Spirit Week.

“Rigorous Research”Inquiry

Common Core Spotlight

Marietta Middle School

Thank You!Administration and Staff