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myPerspectives

by Savvas Learning Company (f/k/a Pearson)

ElaGrades 6–12

myPerspectives: Standards-Aligned Secondary ELA Curriculum

myPerspectives is an ELA curriculum from Savvas Learning Company designed for grades 6-12. According to EdReports, it meets expectations for building knowledge through texts and providing adequate teacher support and usability features.

Best for

Secondary English teachers (grades 6-12) seeking a standards-aligned curriculum with strong teacher support materials and knowledge-building focus

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 3 neutral · 4 insufficient evidence

Knowledge RichStrength

The curriculum appears to build knowledge systematically through texts. EdReports confirms it meets expectations for building knowledge, suggesting a knowledge-focused approach.

EdReports Gateway 2 rating indicates the curriculum 'Meets Expectations' for 'Building Knowledge through texts'

Teacher TrainingStrength

The curriculum includes adequate teacher support materials and usability features.

EdReports Gateway 3 rating shows the curriculum 'Meets Expectations' for teacher support, assessment, differentiation, and technology integration

Text ComplexityNeutral

The curriculum likely includes grade-appropriate texts given its standards alignment and knowledge-building focus.

EdReports confirms the curriculum meets expectations for building knowledge through texts and includes 'quality text-dependent questions'

Direct InstructionNeutral

Teacher support materials suggest some level of instructional guidance, but the degree of explicit instruction is unclear.

EdReports indicates the curriculum 'Meets Expectations' for teacher support, suggesting adequate instructional guidance

Systematic PhonicsNeutral

As a grades 6-12 curriculum, systematic phonics instruction would not be expected or appropriate for this age range.

Curriculum is designed for secondary grades (6-12) where phonics instruction is typically not a primary focus

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

No evidence available regarding the use of retrieval practice or spaced review techniques.

EdReports summary does not address assessment strategies or review practices

Vocabulary BuildingInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to assess the quality and systematicity of vocabulary instruction.

EdReports mentions text-dependent questions but does not specifically address vocabulary building approaches

Writing InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Evidence is insufficient to determine the structure and quality of writing instruction components.

EdReports overview does not provide specific details about writing instruction methodology or scope

Whole Books Vs ExcerptsInsufficient Evidence

Evidence is insufficient to determine whether the curriculum emphasizes whole books or primarily uses excerpts.

EdReports mentions 'building knowledge through texts' but does not specify the format or length of texts used

Sources: edreports.org

Key Facts
GradesGrades 6–12
SubjectEla
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports