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Language Arts
Language Arts Electives
06010000208: Eng. Lang. Dev. IV (6-8)

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I would recommend this resource for middle school aged ELL and Special Education English students. It is high quality and engaging. The content and texts are broken down into manageable pieces. The assignments are relevant, and the platform is easy to navigate.

Note: I would not purchase physical copies of the practice books unless necessary. This course is best used through the online learning platform.

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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
Effort was given to providing content from a variety of viewpoints. Effort is also made to be culturally aware.
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
The teacher can assign (or not assign) each part of the unit. It seems that this course was intended for use with smaller classes, so there are no specific small group instructional settings. However, it wouldn’t be difficult for a teacher to use the content in a small group setting.
Maintaining constitutional freedom in the public schools. 53G-10-202	Does not violate law	N/A	N/A	May violate law
This resource is meant to be used online. However, there are pdf versions available.
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.
The content is appropriate for middle school students who are English Language Learners or students who might struggle with the general English curriculum. The course is engaging for students because it contains videos, stories, and assignments that are meaningful. The content includes most of the essential elements of literacy. However, there was little evidence of the use of phonics and phonological awareness. I found extensive directions for phonological support in the teacher edition. However, it isn’t broken down by units or lessons and would need to be adapted by the teacher,
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.
There are several opportunities within each unit for students to share their knowledge. The bridges to various content areas will enhance a student’s conceptual understanding. The anchor texts in each unit are split into sections to make larger amounts of text more manageable for English language learners.
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.
It was very easy to navigate through this resource. It was clean and organized.
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.
This resource is online and provides high quality audio-visual experiences. The interface is clean, organized, and easy to use.
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 provides adequate instructional support via the Teaching Tools menu. In this menu, the instructor can access the teacher’s edition, several teaching and learning materials, an interactive virtual textbook, the downloadable virtual textbook, and the course vocabulary with interactive flashcards.
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 supplemental resources available in the Teaching Tools dropdown menu provide support for each learner in every level of learning.

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