Mirrors & Windows: Connecting with Literature
by EMC School Publishing
About This Curriculum
<cite index="2-5,2-6">A seven-level program built on a collection of rich, diverse, and timeless writings by renowned, award-winning authors, aligned to Common Core State Standards</cite>.
What makes it unique: <cite index="11-9,11-10">Inspired by the mirror and window metaphor used by authors such as Sydney J. Harris, Emily J. Style, and Rudine Sims Bishop, diverse literary, informational, and primary-source texts challenge students to make comparisons and extend critical thinking beyond themselves and into the world</cite>.
Mirrors & Windows: Literature-Based ELA Curriculum with Mixed Alignment
Mirrors & Windows: Connecting with Literature is a comprehensive seven-level ELA curriculum for grades 6-12 that centers on diverse literary selections from renowned authors. The program emphasizes independent reading skills development and cross-textual comparisons through an abundance of reading selections across multiple genres.
Best for
Secondary schools seeking a literature-rich ELA curriculum with diverse, high-quality texts and Common Core alignment, particularly those prioritizing independent reading skills over systematic knowledge building
Evaluation Criteria
1 strength · 2 concerns · 1 neutral · 5 insufficient evidence
Sources: edreports.org, learninglist.com
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