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Readings for Writers

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Core Code Alignment

Language Arts
Language Arts Required Core
06020000070: Language Arts 12

Recommendation

Recommended Primary

Evaluation

Readings for Writers, 16e, AP Edition is a great source for the AP Writing classroom.

This resource is recommended as a primary source for adoption as it meets and/or exceeds most requirements for textbook adoption.

Resources align with AP guidelines. There are multiple resources that are explicit in instruction, systematic, and engaging. The majority of the elements of literacy are taught and assessed with a strong emphasis on writing.

Scaffolding supports are in place for students to progress through the learning objectives. Materials are rigorous and differentiated to enhance student learning.

Navigation is relatively simple when combined with training and instruction. There is a little bit of a learning curve.

This resource is bias-free and can be adapted to fit various classroom environments and settings.

The resources available provide high quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for all users. Users can experience the text in various forms. There are audio enhancements, an e-book, annotati

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Rubric : English Language Arts

Content

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Alignment	The content of this resource aligns with appropriate grade level Core standards, is current, well-researched, and referenced from reliable sources. -meets all grade level standards within elementary/secondary -is explicit, systematic, and engaging -includes all 7 essential elements of literacy: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, oral language, and writing as appropriate to grade level -includes text that meets Lexile requirements for each grade band -includes text that is the appropriate percentage of literature and informational	The content of this resource aligns with most grade level core standards but will need supplementary materials to insure coverage of all the objectives for this course.	The content of this resource aligns with a few grade level core standards for a portion of the course.	The content of this resource does not align with standards and objectives for this course.
Resources align with AP guidelines. There are multiple resources which are explicit in instruction, systematic, and engaging. The majority of the elements of literacy are taught and assessed with a strong emphasis on writing.
Scaffolding	Scaffolding supports for these materials are complex and challenging, engage learners from various skill levels and provide assistance for all students to enhance conceptual understanding; and offer opportunities for students to share evidence and research.	Scaffolding supports for these materials engage learners from various skill levels and provides assistance for students to enhance conceptual understanding.	Scaffolding supports for these materials engage learners from various skill levels.	Scaffolding supports for these materials do not engage learners from various skill levels or provide scaffolding to enhance conceptual understanding.
Scaffolding supports are in place for students to progress through the learning objectives. Materials are rigorous and differentiated to enhance student learning. Option for teachers to add in additional scaffolding supports.
Navigation	This resource contains directions that are clear and understandable and are easy to navigate through.	N/A	N/A	The instructions in this resource are unclear and navigation is difficult.
Navigation is relatively simple when combined with training and instruction. There is a little bit of a learning curve.

Accessibility

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Bias Free	This material is free from bias and can be used by all students regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or disability. This material is free from advertising, e-commerce or political interest, and is in compliance with the law and community standards.	N/A	This series or title has material that may be interpreted as bias or promoting a commercial or political agenda or may be considered to treat some groups unfairly.	This series or title has material that is clearly biased and favors a point of view that may be distracting to the educational experience of students.

Adaptability	Instructional materials in this resource are easily updated and adaptable for teacher and student use in individualized or small group instructional settings and are accessible for an appropriate time period to facilitate a proper learning environment for each student.	Instructional materials in this resource have some features which are adaptable and are available for an acceptable time period.	N/A	Instructional materials in this resource are not adaptable or easily incorporated into a variety of educational settings.

Technical Standards	Instructional materials in this resource are adaptable or easily incorporated into a variety of educational settings.	N/A	N/A	This curriculum is limited by specifications that may require additional materials or technical assistance, or additional hardware, software, or infrastructure.
This resource is bias-free and can be adapted to fit various classroom environments and settings.

Pedagogy

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Physical Characteristics	In physical terms, this resource is durable, interactive, and provides high quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for all users if appropriate.	In physical terms, this resource is somewhat fragile in construction and provides limited tactile experiences for students.	N/A	In physical terms, this resource is designed to be disposable and temporary.
The resources available provide high quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for all users. Users can experience the text in various forms. There are audio enhancements, an e-book, annotations, highlighting, and other interactive features for students to enhance learning.
Instructional Support	This curriculum provides adequate instructional support that aligns with MTSS guidelines and clear requirements for the instructor.	N/A	N/A	This curriculum does not provide adequate support for the instructor.
There are multiple resources available for teachers to improve or differentiate instruction. InSite writing assignments listed in syllabus have not yet been created. If these are up to the teacher to create, the workload to create a prompt and an effective, skills-based rubric is substantial.
Supplemental Resources	Provided materials reference numerous available supplemental resources including support for each learner in every level of learning.	Provided materials reference some available supplemental resources.	N/A	Provided materials do not refer to other supplemental resources.
There are multiple resources available for students to enhance their learning to further future learning or to build upon student learning where gaps may exist. Lessons can be adapted to focus on specific skills whether for RTI or enrichment.
Assessments	These instructional resources contain a variety of formative and summative assessments that are aligned with core objectives, provide appropriate intervention strategies, and lead to observable performance and real-world experience.	These instructional resources contain a limited number of assessments without intervention strategies.	N/A	These instructional resources do not provide assessment materials.
Multiple formative and summative assessments are provided throughout the course. Assessments are designed in multiple formats to provide specific feedback in a timely manner. Assessments are aligned with AP standards and prepare students for post-secondary writing experiences. Data from assessments guide instruction to focus on areas of improvement and to signal readiness for progression.

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