Mod 14 Curriculum Selection Activity 2

Criteria

Comments

Rating in favor of adoption

1 (low) 5 (high)

1. Support for standards

The teacher’s manual identifies the state standards included in all units, and indicates which lessons are aligned to which standards.

5

2. Cultural relevance: assumptions, perceptions, cultural friendliness, multi-cultural

Some stories in the units reflect multicultural families and cultures.

3

3. Content support

Each unit consists of several lesson. Lessons include phonics, listening comprehension, a decodable story, and writing activities.

4

4. Readability and grade level applicability

Decodable stories in the units align with the phonics skill and sight words taught. There are also leveled readers which go along with each unit.

5

5. Content Objectives

Each lesson has a lesson objective.

4

6. Graphic support: graphs, charts, other learning aids

7. Visual Support: pictures, graphics, other visual support

Pictures are included throughout the book with the phonics lessons, stories, and decodable stories.

8. Vocabulary:

• Tier 1, 2, and 3 vocabulary

• How much adjustment/modification will be needed?

The textbook includes academic vocabulary which align with the stories being read.

3

9. Bias

Some stories reflect various cultures and traditions. Some stories require certain background knowledge that some ELL students may not have.

3

10. Differentiation and scaffolding support for cultural relevance.

The teacher’s manual includes options for differentiation, scaffolding, small group, and, specifically, ELL learners.

5