Key features driving engagement and mastery

• Elevated text sets. Compelling, grade-appropriate texts that serve as the springboard for rich conversation and meaningful writing across argument, informational, and narrative genres.

• Authentic writing and research. Substantial, scaffolded research-based writing projects that challenge students to master the methods, style, and structure of engaging contemporary writers.

• Student agency. Independent reading initiatives that focus on selecting books, setting goals, and tracking progress, cultivating genuine ownership over learning.

• Responsive instruction. Flexible, inquiry-based instructional resources that allow teachers to fluidly address students’ demonstrated needs within the classroom.