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Into Literature is a comprehensive product that supports ELAR instruction in grades 6-8. Learning List recently reviewed Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Into Literature Texas, which was submitted for state adoption in Texas in response the Texas Education Agency’s Proclamation 2019 call for K-8 English language arts and reading (ELAR) products aligned to the new ELAR Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Each text has vivid illustrations that support comprehension and engage student interest. Selections include a variety of genres (e.g., historical fiction, narrative non-fiction) and representations of diverse cultures and characters. Reading selections include a variety of authentic, age-appropriate literary and informational texts related to the essential question. Modules are organized around an essential question (e.g., “What does it take to meet a challenge?”).

Modules are thematic and include cross-curricular topics, such as a “Global Guardians” module at grade 4 that integrates content from conservation science. Instruction develops students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills using authentic texts from a variety of genres.Īcross grades, Into Reading is organized in multi-week modules that provide access to a variety of authentic texts at varying levels of complexity. Learning List reviewed online resources for grades K-5. Into Reading is a comprehensive product that supports ELAR instruction in grades K-6. Learning List recently reviewed Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Into Reading Texas, which was submitted for state adoption in Texas in response the Texas Education Agency’s Proclamation 2019 call for K-8 English language arts and reading (ELAR) products aligned to the new ELAR Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
