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Are you looking for a product that encourages students to choose their own reading selections? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of TPS’s STEAM into Reading I-III (TPS Reading). TPS’s Reading is a comprehensive reading program for the high school Reading I, II, and III courses. The same material is used for all courses. The materials are available in print and digital form. TPS Reading focuses instruction on the student expectations of the TEKS and includes a variety of activities, open-ended questions, and lessons to develop reading skills. Learning List’s reviewers appreciated that material engages students in the reading process by encouraging them to choose their reading material, but noted that the product includes only a few reading selections and does not provide an anthology. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn more about TPS’ distinctive approach to reading instruction. Learning List has completed a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About TPS* TPS (Teachers, Parents, Students) Publishing Inc. is a teacher/writer group focused on providing innovative inquiry based STEAM programs, TK-G12, to exactly align to Common Core Mathematics, NGSS and by State curriculum for Math, Science and Forensic Science. Programs include STEM and Arts inclusive projects. TPS has created a teacher toolbox offering you an opportunity to use career targeted, exciting project based learning tools together with traditional practice. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from TPS .

Have you thought about using STEAM to teach ELA? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of TPS’s English I-IV. TPS’s English I-IV is a comprehensive English language arts program for grades 9-12 (English I-IV). The materials are available in print and digital form. TPS Englishfocuses on using STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) activities as a basis for instruction to support student learning of the ELA TEKS. Each TPS English lesson and project focuses on teaching a singlestudent expectation. Within each lesson, students and teachers are consistently directed to the TPS TEKS Fact Sheets which provide explanation and definition of the TEKS, at the breakout level, as well as examples of activities to support student learning of the standard. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking are integrated in the standard-specific lessons and projects, though not consistently. The material provides questions and activities at all levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Learning List’s reviewers noted that the major reading selections upon which instruction is based were not included with the material. To learn more about how TPS English innovative use of STEAM to teach high school ELAR courses, impact instructional rigor, assessments and supports for students read our full editorial reviews for English I-IV. Learning List has completed a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About TPS* TPS (Teachers, Parents, Students) Publishing Inc. is a teacher/writer group focused on providing innovative inquiry based STEAM programs, TK-G12, to exactly align to Common Core Mathematics, NGSS and by State curriculum for Math, Science and Forensic Science. Programs include STEM and Arts inclusive projects. TPS has created a teacher toolbox offering you an opportunity to use career targeted, exciting project based learning tools together with traditional practice. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from TPS .

Is your district looking for instructional materials to support the College Readiness and Study Skills class?  Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Shmoop’s Reading for College Success. Shmoop University’s Reading for College Success is a fully digital program that is intended for students to use independently. The program could be used in blended learning, credit recovery, or self-paced instructional environments. Shmoop’s goal is to “provide fun, rigorous, materials that engage and challenge.” Students may work through the course in any order, guided by the interactive table of contents. The material is comprised of six units. Topics for the units generally address key reading skills, such as understanding vocabulary, analyzing arguments, and reading nonfiction. This material is intended for students who need help to develop critical reading skills. Learning List’s reviewers noted that the program requires students to read extensively while using this material, and highlighted the fact that while the last unit prepares students for the Postsecondary Educational Readiness Test (PERT), Florida’s college placement test, there is no preparation for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA). To learn more about the learning experience and instructional supports offered by Shmoop, read Learning List’s complete editorial review. Learning List has completed a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for each grade level covered by this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Shmoop* Since 2009, Shmoop has been a digital publishing company with a point of view. The believe that if students enjoy the learning process, they will do it more.The company’s intention is to  balance a teen-friendly, approachable style with academically rigorous materials to help students understand why they should care. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Shmoop.

Are you looking for journalism materials for your adoption? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Shmoop Journalism. Shmoop University’s Journalism is intended for the high school Journalism course.  This fully digital program encourages students to engage with the material independently. Students can work at their own pace and complete the material in any order. Shmoop’s goal is to “provide fun, rigorous, materials that engage and challenge.” The course helps students understand the basic tenets of journalism, from its purpose to specifics, such as feature writing and investigation. The material references high profile media stories as examples of journalism concepts. Learning List’s reviewers observed that lessons are written in a joking, conversational tone that sometimes is more distracting than engaging. Adaptions for students with specific learning needs are limited, as all students generally complete the same assignments. Read Learning List’s editorial review to learn more about the overall instructional experience and quality of the material. Learning List has also reviewed the material’s technology compatibility. To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Shmoop* Since 2009, Shmoop has been a digital publishing company with a point of view. The believe that if students enjoy the learning process, they will do it more.The company’s intention is to  balance a teen-friendly, approachable style with academically rigorous materials to help students understand why they should care. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Shmoop.

Are you looking for materials to support Practical Writing? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Shmoop Introduction to Critical Reading and Writing. Shmoop University’s Critical Reading and Writing is intended for the high school Practical Writing course.  The goal of this fully digital program is to “provide fun, rigorous, materials that engage and challenge.”    The material is comprised of a single unit containing ten lessons. It is intended to span three weeks, Students progress through the material independently and at their own pace. They may work through the course in any order, guided by the interactive table of contents. The Course Overview states, “This course is designed for students who have never read or written critically before.”  As such, the course includes instructional videos that  allow students an opportunity to explore critical reading before learning about it formally. Critical Reading and Writing provides a cohesive process for analyzing text and writing a critical analysis essay. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn about the key instructional features of this product, including to what degree it supports students with specific learning needs. Learning List has also reviewed the material’s technology compatibility. To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Shmoop* Since 2009, Shmoop has been a digital publishing company with a point of view. The believe that if students enjoy the learning process, they will do it more. The company’s intention is to  balance a teen-friendly, approachable style with academically rigorous materials to help students understand why they should care. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Shmoop.

Is your district looking for a digital program to support Journalism? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Goodheart-Willcox’s Journalism: Publishing Across Media! Goodheart-Willcox’s Journalism: Publishing Across Media is intended for the high school Journalism course. This fully digital program supports students as they learn and apply key journalism skills. Students read relevant background information about key journalism topics, such as ethics, writing headlines, and conducting interviews. Learning List’s reviewers highlighted, as a strength of this program, the material’sfocus on actively engaging students in the practice of journalism as they learn key journalism skills. Assignments frequently require students to collaborate with each other, and stories about professional reporters encourage students to make real-world connections. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn more about the program’s rigor and Spec Sheet review to find out whether the material will work with your district’s technology. Contact Learning List for subscription information to learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials,. About Goodheart Willcox* In 1921, William Goodheart and Charles D. Willcox, and others, came together to start a company to publish Dyke's Automobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia that had been previously self-published by the author, Mr. A. L. Dyke. Little did they know this small publishing company would grow up to become The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc., a leader in career and technical education (CTE). Today's Goodheart-Willcox (G-W) publishes both print and digital textbooks while also producing online courses and other instructional resources that provide a complete classroom solution. With subject-appropriate titles for middle school, high school, higher education, and professional training, G-W is recognized as a go-to source for career and technical education content. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Goodheart-Willcox .

Does your district need a digital program for the College Readiness and Study Skills course? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Goodheart-Willcox’s Texas College Readiness and Study Skills. Goodheart Willcox’s Texas College Readiness and Study Skills is intended for the College Readiness and Study Skills course. The goal of the program is to help students improve reading comprehension, critical-thinking skills, time management, and soft skills. The program consists of two primary student resources, Study Skills and Soft Skills for the Workplace; and three shorter resources, Evaluating and Responding to Texts, Portfolio Development Activities, and Charting Your Career: Interest Inventory.  The materialfocuses student learning around the skills students need to be successful in college and the workplace. Student activities include providing written responses to open-ended questions, watching brief videos, and researching relevant topics.  Learning List’s reviewers noted the program’s emphasis on encouraging students to reflect on their learning, their study skills, and their interpersonal skills as a distinguishing feature. The design of materials within the online platform, as well as features such as summary statements, study aids, and structured practice activities support blending learning or self-paced instructional models. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn about the rigor and other attributes that distinguish Goodheart-Willcox’s Texas College Readiness and Study Skills. Learning List has completed a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for each grade level covered by this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Goodheart Willcox* In 1921, William Goodheart and Charles D. Willcox, and others, came together to start a company to publish Dyke's Automobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia that had been previously self-published by the author, Mr. A. L. Dyke. Little did they know this small publishing company would grow up to become The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc., a leader in career and technical education (CTE). Today's Goodheart-Willcox (G-W) publishes both print and digital textbooks while also producing online courses and other instructional resources that provide a complete classroom solution. With subject-appropriate titles for middle school, high school, higher education, and professional training, G-W is recognized as a go-to source for career and technical education content. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Goodheart-Willcox .

Learning List's  three professional reviews  provide a multi-faceted perspective of each material: Spec Sheet  – provides an overview of the material's key instructional features and technology compatibility.  We test the key instructional components of each material to identify which devices and operating systems the material works on, as well as other interoperability information. This review helps educators eliminate from consideration products that clearly will not meet their students' instructional needs or work with the district's technology infrastructure and hardware. Alignment Report  – reviews the material’s alignment to  each  state standard and calculates the percentage of standards to which the material is aligned. The alignment report provides important context for the alignment percent, showing (1) which standards each material is and is not aligned to, and (2) which reviewed citations (i.e., pages, lessons, videos) from the publisher's correlation are completely aligned to each standard and which are only partially aligned. Educators can export, into their lesson and intervention plans, the citations we have verified as aligned to ensure that they are using their materials to teach all of the content knowledge and all of the skills the standards expect students to learn. Editorial Review  – reviews the quality of the material’s instructional content, including the instructional model, rigor, adherence to the concepts embodied in the standards, relevance to students' lives, adaptions for different learners, instructional resources for teachers, ease of use, and more. This review empowers educators to identify the materials that will meet their students' and teachers' needs best.  Our reviews are concise and easy to read. Tools on our site layer the information provided to allow subscribers to quickly eliminate from consideration materials that clearly will not meet their needs. Other tools allow subscribers to create customized comparisons across various product features to determine which will meet their needs best at the best price. Lastly, the alignment reports are downloadable to empower educators to use only aligned citations in their materials so that they have confidence that students are learning all of the knowledge and skills the standards require. Contact us to learn more about subscribing to our service. Subscribing districts have realized significant gains in terms of instructional quality and cost savings.

Does your district want to adopt a high school ELA product with strong support for ELL students?  Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Perfection’s Texas Connections. Perfection’s Texas Connections is an English language arts program for grades 6-12.  Learning List recently reviewed the materials for English I-IV. The material focuses on supporting college and career readiness by developing students’ abilities to analyze complex texts and respond to texts through writing, speaking, and listening. Texas Connections s upports student understanding of complex texts by using close reading as an instructional model. Each chapter includes a project-based assessment to encourage students to make connections within and across texts. Activities are directly connected to the reading selections. As a result, students have limited choice of reading material. Many of the texts are excerpts, and some selections, while provocative and engaging, confront challenging social issues and may cause debate among students and complaints from parents. The material provides extensive support for ELL students based on English proficiency levels, including a separate resource to guide teachers. Learning List has completed a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for each grade level covered by this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Perfection Learning* For over 90 years, Perfection Learning® has been a leader in literature and language arts programs for grades 6-12. These programs cover the complete range of language arts skills and course areas with both textbooks and supplemental programs. Innovative literature programs provide cost-effective solutions for teaching critical thinking skills and incorporating the demands of state standards. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Perfection Learning .

Is your district looking for an ELA product to support advanced students or honors level courses?  Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Bedford, Freeman, & Worth’s Foundations of Language and Literature & Advanced Language and Literature. Bedford, Freeman, & Worth’s Foundations of Language and Literature & Advanced Language and Literature are English language arts materials for English I and II. They are intended to be used in consecutive years and prior to English III and IV AP English courses. The materials focus on building the skills students will need for success in AP English courses and are, therefore, best suited for advanced or honors level courses. The learning management system (LMS) allows students to experience the course in the manner similar to that of a college course; however, learning to navigate the LMS will require time and training for students and teachers. The material is designed to support a rigorous, engaging, “AP-like” learning experience for advanced students. Students are consistently required to analyze text, think critically, and synthesize information for discussion and composition throughout the material. Both levels provide an abundance of high-quality texts, representing multiple genres, cultures, and time periods. Reading selections will engage students and spark curiosity, but some may be controversial and/or result in parent complaints. To learn more about the student experience in and rigor of this material, and how teachers can differentiate instruction with this product, read Learning List’s complete editorial review. Learning List has conducted a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for each grade level covered by this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Bedford, Freeman, & Worth* BFW Publishing Group consists of three distinct publishing houses—Bedford/St. Martin’s, W.H. Freeman, and Worth Publishers—and unlike some publishers, BFW is a privately-owned company. They are proud of our extensive publishing history and our focus on our customers. Their authors consist of renowned leaders in their disciplines, recognized leaders in the AP® communities, and leading authorities on the AP® courses. They are Nobel Prize winners, award-winning novelists, and cutting-edge researchers. They are college professors and AP® teachers. They are in the classroom every day: just like you. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Bedford, Freeman, & Worth .

Is your district using Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Collections (2015)?  Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of this ELA material. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Collections (2015) is a comprehensive literacy program that supports English language arts instruction for grades 9 through 12. Content is available in print and digital formats. Online resources are housed in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Collections Dashboard . HMH Collections organizes student learning thematically in collections (units) of reading selections and accompanying activities. Collections are comprised of anchor texts, related reading selections across a variety of genres, and performance tasks. The material fully integrates reading, writing, listening, speaking, and research by providing students with consistent opportunities to make connections within and across texts and demonstrate their skills through discussion, writing, research, and presentations. Learning List’s reviewers noted the abundance of digital resources to effectively support a digital learning environment. The materials are well organized and easy to use. Read Learning List’s full editorial review to learn more about the program’s rigor and extent to which the material supports differentiated instruction to address the learning needs of a variety of students. Learning List has completed a standard-by-standard alignment report, qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for each grade level covered by this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt* Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a global learning company committed to delivering integrated solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental solutions and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 3 million educators in 150 countries, while its award-winning children's books, novels, non-fiction, and reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Is your district looking for a digital ELA product?  Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Shmoop ELA 9-12. Shmoop University’s ELA 9-12 is an English language arts program for high school students.  This fully online  program is intended for students to engage independently.  Shmoop’s goal is to “provide fun, rigorous, materials that engage and challenge.” Shmoop University’s ELA 9-12 supports self-paced or blended learning environments. As students progress through the course, they complete a series of lessons that require them to read a selection and complete an activity such as writing to respond to a prompt about the selection.  An Essay Lab guides students at each step of the writing process. The materials are text-heavy, requiring students to read extensively in order to succeed with this program. Lessons are highly structured and all students generally complete the same assignments. Adaptions for special populations and tools for differentiating instruction are limited. Teachers can monitor student progress through the digital classroom. To learn more about the student experience and techniques Shmoop uses to engage students , read Learning List’s complete editorial review. Learning List has completed a qualitative review of the instructional content and a review of the technology compatibility for each grade level covered by this material.  To learn more about this product and thousands more PreK-12 instructional materials, contact Learning List for subscription information. About Shmoop* Since 2009, Shmoop has been a digital publishing company with a point of view. The believe that if students enjoy the learning process, they will do it more.The company’s intention is to  balance a teen-friendly, approachable style with academically rigorous materials to help students understand why they should care. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Shmoop.