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Rosen-LightSail is a supplemental reading program for students in grades 2-12. The program is fully digital and adaptive. The focus of Rosen-Lightsail is on improving students’ reading abilities, increasing reading stamina, and encouraging a love of reading. The program supports individualized instruction with books matched to students’ Lexile levels that address a variety of topics students will find interesting. Books are available in English and in Spanish. Students have access to a personal library of age-appropriate, leveled texts partnered with embedded activities and formative assessments.  Existing activities include cloze questions with each text and a limited number of other types of questions. The system includes a variety of customizable features, empowering teachers to add content, questions, and texts to support individualized instruction. Teachers can easily monitor student progress with in-the-moment data presented in easy-to-read reports. Data includes information such as number of books read and cloze questions answered. Students are also encouraged by monitoring their own progress on the student dashboard. 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 Rosen-Lightsail * Rosen-Lightsail believes excellent content shouldn’t come at a high price. Through partnerships with leading content providers, LightSail give students and educators access to thousands of outstanding fiction and nonfiction texts, so all students can discover who they are as readers through great texts. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Rosen-Lightsail .

Do your English teachers need instructional materials at a variety of reading levels?  Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Savvas’s myPerspectives. Savvas’s myPerspectives is an English language arts program for grades 6 through 12.  This review is specific to grades 9 through 12. The material focuses on making learning relevant for students and on developing skills to support college and career readiness. Most lessons focus on text analysis and writing to learn and demonstrate learning. myPerspectives supports teachers in four distinct roles: teaching, facilitating, advising and assessing. Lessons encourage students to set goals, make choices, and reflect on their learning. Each unit provides a plethora of reading material for students at varying reading levels. Students select from among a variety of texts for independent reading.  Writing instruction and tasks are embedded throughout the program and language skill instruction is integrated in the writing instruction. While prompts are provided for writing assignments, students have choices within the prompts and prompts tend to be open-ended to allow creativity. A substantial number of resources are available to support students with specific learning needs. myPerspectives supports blended learning environments through the digital platform and instructional app. Many of the student and teacher resources are part of the online platform, so  access to the online resources for teachers and students is necessary to realize the full benefit of this program. 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 Savvas* Savvas provides expertise in educational courseware and assessment, and a range of teaching and learning services powered by technology. Savvas’s mission is to help people make progress through access to better learning. Bringing digital learning to school children worldwide, Savvas is helping to transform education with full-time online and blended schools, online courses, technology, and host of support services. With a focus on successful student outcomes, these programs deliver high-quality, highly personalized, and flexible learning experiences -- students are able to complete schoolwork when and where they learn best, 24/7. Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Savvas .

If your district is looking for a STAAR test preparation product, take a look at Learning List’s review of Sirius Education Solutions STAAR Readiness Review and Practice. Sirius Education Solutions STAAR Readiness Review and Practice for grades 6-8 math provides supplemental test-preparation products intended to help Texas middle school and high school students prepare for STAAR assessments. Content is available in print format with online teacher editions. Learning List only had access to the print student edition for this review. Instruction incorporates a structured three-step approach to exam preparation: diagnostic assessment, focused remediation, and post-test.  Content is presented simply and supports students who choose to work independently. This product does not include differentiated instruction for students with specific learning needs. Brief pre-and post-tests are intended to guide students and teachers in recognizing instructional needs. These assessments generally include one question per readiness standard. The primary focus of the text is the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Readiness standards. The material provides step-by step solutions to STAAR-styled questions and includes STAAR reference materials such as a formula chart and a glossary of key terms. Instruction focuses on key words for mathematical operations (e.g., less than, times, plus) and working backwards to solve problems. A much shorter section at the back of the text provides practice on TEKS Supporting standards. The instruction does not specifically address the TEKS process standards, although the publisher does provide a correlation of the practice problems to the process standards. 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 Sirius* Sirius is an Austin-based publisher focused on helping all students succeed on the STAAR tests. Sirius takes enormous pride in test prep solutions designed to provide success for Texas educators and students. Sirius only sells in Texas. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Sirius Education Solutions .

Are your teachers ready for new ELA materials for middle school?  Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Into Literature. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Into Literature is a comprehensive literacy program that supports English language arts instruction for grades 6 through 8. Content is available in print and digital formats. Instruction develops students’ reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking skills with learning activities that provide numerous opportunities and structures for effective group and partner work. Into Literature integrates reading and writing instruction. The program provides authentic texts across a variety of genres and reading levels. While most texts are within a Lexile range that is grade appropriate, some texts are below grade level. Commonly read texts are not adjustable by reading Lexile and alternative texts are not provided. Text sets for each unit correlate to numerous themes and topics. While all topics are age appropriate, some topics, such as the Holocaust and surviving a hurricane may be delicate for students. Into Literature supports a blended learning environment with numerous online tools and resources. Online teacher and student resources are housed in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Ed: Your Friend in Learning platform.  A robust set of online teacher resources provide content knowledge, pedagogy, and implementation assistance. Successful implementation of this program will require time for professional learning and planning throughout the school year. 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.

Do you need a product to support student mastery of TEKS? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Mentoring Minds ThinkUp! ELAR. Learning List recently reviewed Mentoring Minds ThinkUp! ELAR which supports instruction in grades K through 8. Content is available in print with an online pre-assessment. This product is designed to develop literacy skills through the integration of the seven strands of the 2017 TEKS for ELAR. ThinkUp! also supports instruction in the 9 traits of critical thinking as defined by Mentoring Minds. Materials are available in English and Spanish. The consumable student edition provides concise, organized instruction and practice focused on the ELAR TEKS. ThinkUp! ELAR organizes content in units, each highlighting a TEKS-based learning target and focusing on specific traits of critical thinking. Each unit in the student book contains five sections: Getting Started, Instruction, Assessment, Extension, and Reflection . STAAR-styled passages, questions, and essays comprise the majority of the student edition. Reading passages include literary and informational texts. Units also include reflection questions requiring students to write about their learning and thinking.  Extension activities, projects, and Home Connections enhance student learning. The teacher edition does not duplicate the student edition, but provides specific instructional guidance for each section in the student edition. Teacher resources include, answer keys, rubrics, Lexile analysis, and supplemental activities and interventions to support struggling 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 Mentoring Minds* Mentoring Minds is an educational publisher focused on the success of students. Mentoring Minds’ passion is to develop quality educational materials that encourage students to think critically for effective problem solving. Equipped with many years of educational experience, Mentoring Minds’ product development team creates materials that address relevant issues in the classroom such as critical thinking, vocabulary development, the prevention of bullying, classroom management, and accommodations for students with special needs. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Mentoring Minds .

Is your district looking for a reading product that supports balanced literacy with more traditional resources for teachers and students?  Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Into Reading. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Into Reading is a comprehensive literacy program that supports English language arts and reading instruction in kindergarten through 6 th grade. Content is available in print and digital formats. Instruction develops students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills using authentic texts from a variety of genres. Into Reading mixes the structures of balanced literacy and workshop models with traditional basal reading instruction, such as explicit direction for teachers and pre-selected resources and tools for students.  The material incorporates numerous opportunities and structures for effective group, partner, and individual work. Materials include commonly read texts for lessons as well as a leveled library for small group instruction. Commonly read texts are not adjustable by Lexile and alternate text is not provided. A robust set of resources provide content knowledge, pedagogy, and implementation assistance for teachers. These resources include suggestions for modeling and teaching strategies that address a variety of student needs. Successful implementation of the numerous program components will require time for professional learning and planning.  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.

Which instructional materials is your district considering for reading instruction in middle school? Particularly if you are implementing the reading workshop model, consider Learning List’s review of Heinemann’s Units of Study in Reading Middle School Grades (Units of Study Reading). Units of Study Reading is a supplemental reading product for students in grades 6 through 8. The program is primarily an instructional narrative for teachers and includes print and online teaching resources. Lucy Calkins’ workshop model underpins the framework for reading instruction focusing on developing avid readers who choose and understand increasingly complex texts. Units are not specific to a grade level which means district or campus staff sequence the units based on the district’s curriculum, availability of resources, and student needs or reading levels. Teachers without prior experience in teaching writing workshop will require significant professional development and time to study materials and resources to ensure successful implementation.  Units of Study Reading dovetails with Heinemann’s Units for Argument, Information, and Narrative Writing TM , which Learning List has also reviewed. Both products use similar structures, instructional strategies, and vocabulary across grade levels and content areas to provide seamless transitions for students from grade to grade. Learning List’s alignment reports show how the material’s vertical alignment of skills guides teachers in supporting students at all proficiency levels. Units address genres in young adult literature, such as dystopian fiction, that are popular with middle school students. As this product is primarily a teacher resource, student materials are limited. The product does not include texts for students to read, but students have multiple opportunities to select their own reading material. This series does not include test prep reading instruction, but the embedded flexibility in pacing instruction allows time for teachers to include separate test prep activities. 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 Heinemann* Heinemann is a publisher of professional resources and a provider of educational services for teachers, kindergarten through college. Heinemann strives to give voice to those who share our respect for the professionalism and compassion of teachers and who support teachers’ efforts to help children become literate, empathetic, knowledgeable citizens. Heinemann’s authors are exemplary educators eager to support the practice of other teachers through books, videos, workshops, online courses, and most recently through explicit teaching materials. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Heinemann .

If your district needs a product to support grammar and writing instruction, take a look at Learning List’s review of Shurley English for grades 5 through 8 . Shurley English is a comprehensive ELAR product.  Materials are available online for grades 5 through 8 and in print for grades 5 and 6. The material focuses on building effective communication skills through the development of grammar, language skills, writing, and oral communication. Extensive grammar and language usage lessons are the basis of the product’s writing instruction. Once students complete lessons on a specific skill, they apply that skill in a writing assignment. Students are allowed to choose journal topics and topics for writing assignments, which encourages engagement. Students sing and chant jingles at the beginning of lessons to address multiple intelligences. While reading, reading instruction, and analysis of text is addressed, they are not the material’s focus. The product includes a limited number of texts for students to read and analyze, most of which are the classics. Teachers will need to supplement the provided texts with additional reading materials. Learning List’s alignment reports show specifically to which standards the material is aligned. Shurley English is designed for whole class instruction. It includes limited, generalized modifications butdoes not include interventions or differentiation for specific student populations. 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 Shurley Instructional Materials* Shurley Instructional Materials is a publisher of logically organized, sequential and systematic materials for English language arts instruction. They have recently developed digital enhancements to support their materials with the intent of enhancing the lessons with multi-sensory input and incorporating strategies to engage the brain and enhance understanding. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Shurley.

Which instructional materials is your district considering for writing instruction? Take a look at Learning List’s reviews of Heinemann’s Units of Study in Opinion, Information, and Narrative Writing TM (Grades K-5) and Heinemann's Units of Study in Argument, Information, and Narrative Writing TM (Grades 6-8) (Units of Study Writing). Units of Study Writing is a supplemental writing product for students in grades K-8. The program is primarily an instructional narrative for teachers and includes print and online teaching resources. Lucy Calkins’ workshop model underpins the framework for writing instruction in this series. Teachers without prior experience in teaching writing workshop will require significant professional development and time to study materials and resources to ensure successful implementation. Units of Study Writing dovetails with Heinemann’s Units for Reading TM , which Learning List has reviewed. Both products use similar structures, instructional strategies, and vocabulary across grade levels and content areas. This provides seamless transitions for students from grade to grade. Learning List’s alignment reports show how the material’s vertical alignment of skills guide teachers in supporting students at all proficiency levels. This series does not include test prep writing instruction or explicit instruction in grammar and conventions. Rather, it focuses on developing fluent writers who strategically select specific processes for their intended purpose and audience. Portions of lessons do direct the teacher to address grammar and conventions through writing conferences as the need becomes apparent in students’ writing. 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 Heinemann* Heinemann is a publisher of professional resources and a provider of educational services for teachers, kindergarten through college. Heinemann strives to give voice to those who share our respect for the professionalism and compassion of teachers and who support teachers’ efforts to help children become literate, empathetic, knowledgeable citizens. Heinemann’s authors are exemplary educators eager to support the practice of other teachers through books, videos, workshops, online courses, and most recently through explicit teaching materials. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Heinemann .

Learning List recently reviewed Edgenuity’s Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, and Physics courses. These video-based courses address the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and are appropriate for blended learning and/or self-paced instruction. However, teacher involvement improves rigor and increases the likelihood of student success. A guiding question, such as “What is the relationship between hypotheses, theories, and laws?” forms the basis of each lesson. A variety of teachers provide instruction in short video lectures, supported by notes, demonstrations, guided practice, and brief checks for understanding. Some lessons include activities such as using Gizmos to explore Mystery Powder Analysis. Each lesson concludes with a teacher-led review, practice activities, and a short quiz. Each unit ends with a multiple-choice test. < Read=">Read" more.="more." .="." . ="."> Virtual labs and classroom based wet-labs increase the rigor of lessons and facilitate student mastery of key concepts. Many labs include a downloadable student guide with step-by-step instructions and resources to support data collection and analysis. Labs conclude with a “reflection” activity and a lab report. Instruction is grade appropriate for high school students. Throughout instruction, students have access to audio readers, a searchable glossary, and online highlighting, note taking, and translation tools, as well as an interactive calculator and the periodic table of elements. 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 Edgenuity* Edgenuity provides engaging online and blended learning education solutions that propel success for every student, empower every teacher to deliver more effective instruction, and enable schools and districts to meet their academic goals. Edgenuity delivers a range of Core Curriculum, AP®, Elective, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Credit Recovery courses aligned to the rigor and high expectations of state, Common Core and iNACOL standards and designed to inspire life-long learning.   * The content in this section is provided by or adapted from Edgenuity .

Is your district trying to connect the dots for the adoption of new ELAR materials? Take a look at this new review to see if Heinemann’s Units of Study in Phonics TM is what you are looking for. Heinemann’s Units of Study in Phonics is a supplemental reading product for students in grades K-1. The program is primarily an instructional narrative for teachers; few online student resources are provided.  A condensed workshop model underpins the framework for phonics instruction focusing on instruction that transfers to support students’ reading and writing. Units of Study in Phonics dovetails with Heinemann’s Units of Study for Reading and Units of Study in Opinion, Information, and Narrative Writing for grades K-1. Learning List has reviewed Units of Study for Reading and Units of Study in Opinion, Information, and Narrative Writing.   < Read=">Read" more.="more." .="." . ="."> Units of Study in Phonics supports Reading Writing Workshop and Balanced Literacy instructional models. Instruction for whole group, small groups, and individual students also aligns to the Gradual Release of Responsibility model. Planned collaboration with peers increases the level of critical thinking during key points in instruction and increases the level of rigor. Small Groups to Support Phonics , an additional resource included with the kit, supplements the phonics lessons and increases the likelihood of success for students of all learning needs. This nontraditional approach to phonics instruction requires significant time for teacher development and preparation. Further, the recommended teaching schedule for Units of Study Reading, Writing, and Phonics may not correspond to the typical daily schedule for K-1. 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 Heinemann* Heinemann is a publisher of professional resources and a provider of educational services for teachers, kindergarten through college. Heinemann strives to give voice to those who share our respect for the professionalism and compassion of teachers and who support teachers’ efforts to help children become literate, empathetic, knowledgeable citizens. Heinemann’s authors are exemplary educators eager to support the practice of other teachers through books, videos, workshops, online courses, and most recently through explicit teaching materials. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from Heinemann .

Is your district looking for a new comprehensive math program to support blended learning? Take a look at Learning List’s curriculum review of McGraw Hill’s Reveal Math f or middle school mathematics, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2 McGraw Hill’s Reveal Math is a set of comprehensive materials for middle school mathematics, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2 available in print and online. The material is designed with a focus on rigor, productive struggle and facilitating discussions about math. Lessons focus on exploration, conversation and reflection. Reveal Math distinct tools and design support learning in blended environments. Interactive presentations, point of use videos, animations, and a varied set of online math modeling tools partner with the interactive student edition to provide a unique classroom environment and personalize learning. Videos support teachers’ development of content knowledge and pedagogy, and digital teacher tools facilitate lesson and grade management, monitoring student progress, and assessment. < Read=">Read" more.. .="more..."> Student material provides a consistent, logically sequenced skills progression that scaffolds instruction at increasingly complex levels. Interventions and extensions promote differentiation and individualized instruction. Lessons designed to encourage productive struggle ensure an appropriate challenge for each student. 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 McGraw Hill* McGraw-Hill Education’s mission is to accelerate learning through intuitive, engaging, efficient and effective experiences – grounded in research. By partnering with educators around the globe, McGraw-Hill learning engineers, content developers and pedagogical experts are developing increasingly open learning ecosystems that are proven to improve pass rates, elevate grades and increase engagement for each individual learner while improving outcomes for all. *Information in this section is provided by or adapted from McGraw Hill Education .