Cooper Lane Website

The Maryland State Assessment tracks student and school progress. Although I do not believe in "teaching to the test,"
it is important that parents and students are aware of the criteria used in these tests. 

We will be practicing the proper format for answers
throughout the year.

MSA Reading Scoring Guide

MSA Math Scoring Guide

The Discovery Journal is a very important part of the reading and communication program. Students will read for 20 minutes five nights per week. They will then think about what they read and use various "stances" to write about the selection.

Discovery Journal Stances

Interesting 12 Steps Lists

12 Steps to Raising Your Self Esteem

12 Steps to Raising a Happy Child

12 Steps to Raising Your Child to be
Financially Independent

12 Steps to Raising a Juvenile Delinquent

Skills and Vocabulary used
throughout the school year

SQ3R

Comprehension Strategies

Common Context Clues

Active Listening

The writing process

Scientific method diagram

Scientific method vocabulary

Ten Tips for Better Spelling

"Dead" Words

Other Words for "Said"

Plural Nouns

An interesting article on

Helping Your Child Get Organized

Prince George's County Public Schools 
has an extensive list of educational links