MIDAS

The Language of Composition

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Core Code Alignment

Language Arts
Language Arts Electives
06010000092: A.P. English Language

Recommendation

Recommended Limited

Evaluation

Recommended Limited. Based on access to the Student Edition, The Language of Composition has a varied and diverse table of contents; however, it's value for teaching processes is limited to text selections and writing prompts. Instructors will need additional supplemental materials to ensure coverage of Core requirements. Teacher Edition was not sampled.

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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
Materials are bias free, inclusive, and are in compliance with the law and community standards.
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
Use of the instructional material is adaptable by teacher for student use in individualized and small group instructional settings. Teachers have access to a teacher edition and a teacher resource flash drive to aid in adapting. Materials are accessible and facilitate a proper learning environment for each student.
Maintaining constitutional freedom in the public schools. 53G-10-202	Does not violate law	N/A	N/A	May violate law
This text is adaptable and easily incorporated into a variety of educational settings and would be a great resource to use in conjunction with teacher instruction. Teachers have access to a teacher edition and a teacher resource flash drive to aid in adapting.
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.
Recommended Limited. Based on access to the Student Edition, The Language of Composition has a varied and diverse table of contents; however, it's value for teaching processes is limited to text selections and writing prompts. Instructors will need additional supplemental materials to ensure coverage of Core requirements. Teacher Edition was not sampled.
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.
Materials are organized into sequential and thematic units/chapters. Chapters are organized by introducing a specific learning objective followed by various learning activities to achieve mastery of the concept.
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.
LaunchPad is easy to navigate.
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 hardcover text is conceivably durable (do not have physical copy to preview). Combined with use of the online materials available, this resource provides differing audio-visual experiences for students. For instance, the inclusion of online materials such as "Grammar Girl Podcasts" adds value and depth to reinforce instruction.
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.
This curriculum does not provide adequate support for the instructor.
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.
The instructional materials provide numerous supplemental resources that will appeal to students and enhance motivation; however, materials may not be appropriate to all student levels and are limited to texts and prompts.

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