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3 Supplemental Programs That Support Language Arts Curriculum

Written by Erin Lynch | Jul 13, 2015 6:44:03 PM

As you prepare to head back into the classroom, you may be looking for programs that will support your language arts curriculum. Sadlier’s English Language Arts programs offer options for supplemental instruction and assessment preparation. These three programs support the Instructional Shifts in ELA while students develop key skills through an integrated literacy approach. Preview the supplemental programs below to see if they would be a good fit for your classroom. 

Supplemental Programs That Support Language Arts Curriculum

#1 Close Reading of Complex Texts

The first supplemental program that will support language arts curriculum is Close Reading of Complex Texts. This program provides the text sets and text-dependent questions you need to support instruction in the close reading and critical analysis of complex texts so you can focus on building successful critical readers.

With this program you will find:

  • Expertly curated text sets for a variety of disciplines to save you time

  • Meaningful Focus Questions to connect texts and build students' knowledge on each topic

  • Carefully crafted, Text-Dependent Questions to help students closely and critically read increasingly complex texts

  • The Interactive Edition which harnesses the power of technology to enhance the close reading process and guides students in becoming critical readers


 #2 Progress English Language Arts

The second supplemental program that will support language arts curriculum is Progress English Language Arts. This supplemental program provides standards-based instruction, scaffolded practice, and varied assessment options for grade-specific learning objectives.Request a sample of Progress English Language Arts to see how it can support your curriculum.

With this program you will:

  • Easily provide instruction and practice for reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language skills in units organized by essential standards

  • Support students in becoming critical thinkers, effective communicators, and skilled problem-solvers with Essential Questions at the beginning of each Reading and Writing Unit

  •  Lead students to independence for each standard using the Gradual Release of Responsibility model with one continuous text

 #3 Let's Target Comprehension

The third supplemental program that will support language arts curriculum is Let's Target Comprehension. This affordable series provides opportunities for students to closely read a range of complex text on a variety of content-area topics, respond to text-dependent questions, and improve comprehension. Request a sample of Let's Target Comprehension to see how it can support your curriculum.

With this program you will:

  • Apply comprehension strategies to different types of literary and informational texts

  • Respond to questions using text-based evidence and higher-level, critical thinking skills

  • Become familiar with the format of standardized tests through quick and easy-to-implement lessons and abundant practice