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Grade 12 Language Arts


Core Code Alignment

Language Arts
    Language Arts Required Core
        06020000070: Language Arts 12


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Rubric : English Language Arts

Compliance with State Law (Required)
Item 3 - Extensive 2 - Adequate 1 - Inadequate 0 - None
Sensitive Materials and Prohibited Submission 53G-10-103, R277-628 Does Not Violate Law NA NA May Violate Law
There is no observable bias in the materials, however it may assume learners have a Judeo-Christian background.
Prohibited discriminatory practices 53G-2-103-5, 53B-1-118 and 67-27-107 Does not violate law N/A N/A May violate law
Maintaining constitutional freedom in the public schools. 53G-10-202 Does not violate law N/A N/A May violate law
(See above) The instructional materials are adaptable for a variety of classroom settings and environments. Materials can be used for individuals, small or large group instruction, and online, digital environments; however, an external LMS (like Canvas or Blackboard) are needed to utilize the materials effectively.
Free from advertising, e-commerce, or political interest This item has not been graded.
Content
Item 3 - Extensive 2 - Adequate 1 - Inadequate 0 - None
Alignment The content of this material is evidence-based and aligns with grade-level Utah core standards. It is current, well-researched, and referenced from reliable sources. The content of this material is evidence-based or research-based. The material aligns with most grade-level Utah core standards but will need supplementary materials to ensure coverage of all the Utah core standards. The content of this resource aligns with a few grade-level Utah core standards but is not evidence-based or research-based. The content of this resource does not align with any of Utah's core standards.
Sources are aligned with core standards but can be difficult to identify which standard is being assessed in each lesson.
Navigation Educators and students can navigate the material independently. Instructions are clear and understandable. The material is well organized. The material contains instructions that are understandable and easy to navigate. Students may need educator support to navigate the material. The material is only usable with direct educator support due to a lack of clear instructions. Students will need educator support to navigate the material. The instructions in the material are unclear, and navigation is difficult. The material is unorganized.
While the resources can be challenging and complex, scaffolding appears to be limited and disjointed. What is being assessed is not always clear and can leave the learner lost. Some of the readings do provide links to resources to help learners comprehend the literature.
Instructional Support This material goes beyond the content outlined in "Adequate" by providing problem or project-based content with integrated skills and concepts from various disciplines to help students make sense of the material. It also supports the learning needs of all students, including those with disabilities, multilingual learners, etc., by offering flexibility and maintaining high standards. The material provides supplemental resources and some examples to educators of ways to deliver instruction. It contains a few of the following: scaffolding lesson plans, personalized/differentiated instruction, experiential learning, concept mapping, questioning techniques, and family involvement. The material contains a limited amount of instructional support. The material does not provide instructional support or examples for the educator.
Navigation is poorly designed. It is difficult to get to where a lesson/unit may need. There is no scope and sequence.
Assessments This item has not been graded.
Ethnic Studies Ethnic studies in core standards and curriculum should be a narrowly tailored incorporation of age-appropriate opportunities that naturally arise through education without pretextual effort in courses, programs, or activities where ethnic studies is not a primary focus. The material should incorporate a curriculum of people and cultures that reflect the state’s various demographics without commentary that seeks to violate the neutrality standard established in codes: 53B-1-118, 53G-2-103, 53G-2-104, 53G-2-105, 67-27-107, This item has not been graded.
Shared Values and Character Traits This item has not been graded.
Material Characteristics
Item 3 - Extensive 2 - Adequate 1 - Inadequate 0 - None
Physical Characteristics This material goes beyond the content outlined in "Adequate" by incorporating modern, up-to-date, and relatable visuals. In physical terms, the material is interactive and provides high-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for all users. The material offers limited or low-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for students, but it is reusable. The content either has low audio-visual quality or is not intended for reuse.
The resources and materials are limited to many readings and PDFs. There is not a large variety resources available to appeal to different types of learners. There are few high quality audio-visual and tactile experiences.
Technical Standards This material surpasses the content outlined in "Adequate" by ensuring the safeguarding of student data privacy and easy installation or access without technical assistance. Furthermore, any licensing information is clearly stated in the description. The materials meet all the requirements of federal and state laws, as well as accepted technical standards such as ISTE Standards and VPAT Compliance. Additional technical specifications and limitations, including hardware requirements, bandwidth demands, and software/web access restrictions, are clearly outlined in the description. The design of the materials allows for error-free installation or access without the need to purchase additional components. The material is constrained by specifications that require additional materials, technical assistance, hardware, software, or infrastructure. Access to resources within the material expires after a trial period. Student data privacy is at risk.
There are instructional support materials available, but they are difficult to navigate to.
Adaptability The material is currently relevant and adaptable for educators and students. The material can be customized for the needs of diverse learners. Educators or students can utilize the material, but it may not be customizable for the needs of diverse learners. The material has limited options to address adaptability for the needs of diverse learners. The material is not suitable for different educational settings with diverse learners.
Specific supports are provided in various lessons, and general supports are provided for reading and writing, but are external links to various scholarly websites (like Purdue OWL).
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