Glencoe Literature: California Treasures Recommended for California Schools

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, the leading provider of print and digital educational materials for middle and secondary students, today announced the recommendation of Glencoe Literature: California Treasures by the Instructional Materials Advisory Panel (IMAP) to the Curriculum Development and Supplemental Materials Commission in the state of California. On September 24 and 25, the IMAP recommendations will be presented to the Curriculum Commission.

Glencoe Literature: California Treasures is a comprehensive collection of exceptional literature and engaging nonfiction with integrated skill development and targeted differentiated instruction for Grades 6-12.

Assessment and Standards-Based Support

Diagnostic and formative assessment integrated throughout Glencoe Literature: California Treasures will help direct instruction for California teachers. Imbedded formative assessment covers all levels of cognitive complexity. Also, teachers can develop customized tests correlated to California standards and track student programs with Glencoe Online Progress Reporter.

In addition, the Glencoe Online Essay Grader saves teachers valuable time on the most time-consuming part of their day - grading essays.

For time saving support, Teachers Works Plus, an interactive lesson planner, helps California teachers create and manipulate lesson plans correlated to state standards.

Engaging Literature and Nonfiction for All Students

This all-new program engages students in the learning process through high-interest literature and nonfiction presented through inquiry-based Big Questions and Big Ideas in each unit. Rich classics, a variety of contemporary works, and relevant content area selections prepare students for a lifetime of reading.

"Big picture thinking is critical to students' development," said Steve McClung, president of McGraw-Hill School Solutions Group, which includes Glencoe. "Glencoe Literature: California Treasures uses literary selections to help students forge new bridges to broader ideas. When students make these connections, they form big picture conclusions and advanced thought processes about the world we live in."

To ensure engagement, each unit begins with Dinah Zike's Foldables activities to give students an opportunity to read and take notes.

English Language Development Support from Experts

Research-based techniques for English learners are embedded throughout Glencoe Literature: California Treasures. Integrated digital and print activities include rich, building background activities and extensive vocabulary support.

To further assist English Language Learners, Glencoe Literature: California Treasures offers Expressions, a supplemental English language development program to accompany the core program. Through adapted and authentic selections and targeted instruction, EL students develop their skills in vocabulary, reading comprehension, and literary elements.

Integrated Language Arts Skills and Strategies

All of the skills and strategies in Glencoe Literature: California Treasures are seamlessly integrated within the literature. Skills are scaffolded and spiraled throughout the program ensuring students master state standards.

Integrated digital and print activities provide practice and application for writing, spelling, and grammar skills.

For more information about Glencoe Literature: California Treasures, please visit, http://www.glencoe.com/.

About Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill is part of McGraw-Hill School Solutions Group (MHSSG). The group combines Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, which focuses on Grades PreK-6, and Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, which serves Grades 6-12. MHSSG is the only major educational publishing business to provide a comprehensive approach to the development of print and digital instructional materials from pre-kindergarten through high school. Additional information is available at http://www.glencoe.com/.

About McGraw-Hill Education

McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), is a leading global provider of print and digital instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 60 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com/.

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