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Mirrors & Windows 2021

by EMC School Publishing

ElaGrades 9–12

Mirrors & Windows 2021: Literature-Based High School ELA Curriculum

Mirrors & Windows 2021 is a high school English Language Arts curriculum published by EMC School Publishing for grades 9-12. According to EdReports evaluations, the curriculum partially meets expectations for both text quality and knowledge-building components.

Best for

High school educators seeking a literature-based ELA curriculum, though schools should supplement to address knowledge-building and text complexity concerns identified in EdReports evaluations

Evaluation Criteria

2 concerns · 1 neutral · 6 insufficient evidence

Knowledge RichConcern

The curriculum shows mixed results in building systematic domain knowledge. EdReports indicates it only partially meets expectations for knowledge-building through texts.

Gateway 2 rating of 'Partially Meets Expectations' for Building Knowledge component

Text ComplexityConcern

The curriculum shows some challenges in meeting grade-level text complexity demands. EdReports indicates it only partially meets expectations for text quality and complexity alignment.

Gateway 1 rating of 'Partially Meets Expectations' for Text Quality & Complexity

Systematic PhonicsNeutral

Not applicable for this high school curriculum, as systematic phonics instruction is primarily relevant for elementary grades.

Curriculum is designed for grades 9-12, beyond the typical phonics instruction age range

Teacher TrainingInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to evaluate the availability and quality of teacher training or professional development materials.

Available reviews do not address teacher support resources or professional development components

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to determine whether the curriculum supports explicit, systematic instruction methods.

Available reviews do not specify instructional methodology or teacher guidance approaches

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

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

Reviews do not mention specific learning reinforcement strategies or review methodologies

Vocabulary BuildingInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to assess the curriculum's approach to explicit vocabulary instruction and word knowledge development.

Available reviews do not detail vocabulary instruction methods or systematic vocabulary building

Writing InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to evaluate the structure and quality of writing instruction within the curriculum.

Reviews do not provide specific information about writing instruction components or methodology

Whole Books Vs ExcerptsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence to determine whether the curriculum emphasizes whole books or primarily uses excerpts and passages.

The available reviews do not specify the curriculum's approach to whole texts versus excerpted materials

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Partially Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Partially Meets Expectations
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Key Facts
GradesGrades 9–12
SubjectEla
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports