Imagine Learning EL Education K-5 Language Arts

Name: Imagine Learning EL Education K-5 Language Arts
Brand: Imagine Learning f/k/a LearnZillion

by Imagine Learning f/k/a LearnZillion

ElaGrades K–5

About This Curriculum

A content-based, digital-first K-5 ELA curriculum driven by the science of reading that combines systematic instruction on the five components of reading with compelling content and knowledge building. Emphasizes mastery of knowledge and skills, high-quality student work, and character development.

What makes it unique: Content-based approach combining systematic reading instruction with real-world texts and knowledge building, designed to transition students from learning to read to reading to learn

Imagine Learning EL Education K-5: Science of Reading-Based Digital Curriculum

Imagine Learning EL Education K-5 Language Arts is a content-based, digital-first curriculum that integrates systematic reading instruction with knowledge-building across academic domains. The curriculum emphasizes mastery-based learning and combines the five components of reading with compelling content to develop both decoding skills and background knowledge.

Best for

Elementary schools seeking a digital-first, content-rich ELA curriculum that aligns with science of reading principles and emphasizes systematic knowledge building across academic domains

Evaluation Criteria

4 strengths · 5 neutral

Knowledge RichStrength

The curriculum explicitly emphasizes knowledge building through texts and content-based approach across academic domains.

EdReports Gateway 2 'Meets Expectations' for building knowledge through texts, and curriculum description emphasizes 'compelling content and knowledge building'

Text ComplexityStrength

EdReports confirms the curriculum meets expectations for grade-level text demands and appropriate complexity.

Gateway 1 'Meets Expectations' rating specifically addresses 'alignment to grade-level text demands' and text quality

Direct InstructionStrength

The mastery-based pedagogy and systematic instruction approach align with direct instruction principles.

Curriculum uses 'mastery-based' pedagogy and 'systematic instruction,' indicating structured, explicit teaching methods

Systematic PhonicsStrength

The curriculum is described as driven by the science of reading with systematic instruction on the five components of reading.

Marketing materials emphasize 'science of reading' foundation and 'systematic instruction on the five components of reading'

Teacher TrainingNeutral

EdReports indicates the curriculum meets expectations for teacher support and usability.

Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' for usability includes teacher support components, though depth of professional development not specified

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

The mastery-based approach suggests review and practice components, though specific retrieval methods are not detailed.

Mastery-based pedagogy implies repeated practice and assessment, but specific retrieval practice techniques not described

Vocabulary BuildingNeutral

The content-based approach and knowledge-building emphasis suggest vocabulary development, though specific methods are not detailed.

EdReports Gateway 2 approval for knowledge building through texts implies vocabulary instruction, but specific vocabulary strategies not specified

Writing InstructionNeutral

The curriculum emphasizes high-quality student work, suggesting structured writing components.

Curriculum description mentions 'high-quality student work' as a key emphasis, though specific writing instruction details not provided

Whole Books Vs ExcerptsNeutral

EdReports indicates the curriculum meets expectations for text quality and complexity, suggesting use of complete, grade-appropriate texts.

Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for text quality and range indicates appropriate text selection, though specific whole book vs. excerpt balance is not detailed

Sources: edreports.org