MyPerspectives

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

ElaGrades 6–12

MyPerspectives: Standards-Aligned Middle and High School ELA Curriculum

MyPerspectives is a grades 6-12 English Language Arts curriculum from Savvas Learning Company that meets EdReports standards across all three gateways. The curriculum demonstrates alignment to grade-level text complexity demands and builds knowledge through quality texts and text-dependent questions.

Best for

Middle and high school teachers seeking a standards-aligned ELA curriculum with appropriate text complexity and systematic knowledge building

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 through quality texts and text-dependent questions.

Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Building Knowledge indicates the curriculum builds knowledge through texts with quality text-dependent questions

Text ComplexityStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong alignment to grade-level text complexity demands. EdReports confirms appropriate text complexity and range across grade levels.

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

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum includes adequate teacher support materials and demonstrates good usability for educators.

Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for Usability includes teacher support as a key component of the evaluation

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum provides adequate teacher support for instruction. EdReports confirms it meets expectations for teacher support and usability.

Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' rating for Usability indicates adequate teacher support materials are provided

Systematic PhonicsNeutral

Not applicable for this grade range. MyPerspectives serves grades 6-12, well beyond the primary grades where systematic phonics instruction is essential.

Curriculum is designed for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) who have moved beyond foundational phonics instruction

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to assess whether the curriculum incorporates retrieval practice and spaced review strategies.

EdReports gateway ratings do not address assessment strategies or retrieval practice implementation

Vocabulary BuildingInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to assess the curriculum's vocabulary instruction approach.

EdReports gateway ratings do not provide specific details about vocabulary building strategies or systematic word knowledge instruction

Writing InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to determine the quality and structure of writing instruction.

EdReports confirms overall alignment but does not detail the curriculum's approach to writing instruction across genres

Whole Books Vs ExcerptsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to determine the curriculum's approach to whole books versus excerpts.

EdReports confirms text quality and complexity alignment but does not specify whether the curriculum emphasizes complete works or excerpted passages

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 3 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Key Facts
GradesGrades 6–12
SubjectEla
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports