Glencoe Literature: Texas Treasures Will Help Texas Students Succeed on Standards Tests, in College, and Careers

McGraw-Hill School Education Group, the leading provider of print and digital educational materials for Grades PreK-12, today announced Glencoe Literature: Texas Treasures, a comprehensive collection of engaging literature and nonfiction with integrated skill development and targeted differentiated instruction for Texas students in Grades 6-12.

Assessment and Standards-Based Support

Glencoe Literature: Texas Treasures was developed to help teachers teach and students master the revised TEKS, TAKS, EOC, ELPS, and College and Career Readiness Standards. The program connects all Language Arts skills - including writing in a variety of modes; selection and academic vocabulary; speaking, listening and viewing; reading; and grammar -- to provide students with the foundation for success.

With diagnostic and formative assessment integrated throughout the program, Glencoe Literature: Texas Treasures will help Texas teachers plan and deliver instruction. For time saving support, the Teachers' Edition and online portal, ConnectED, help Texas teachers create and manipulate lesson plans correlated to the TEKS.

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

"Critical thinking is important to students' development," said Steve Mico, senior vice president of the McGraw-Hill Literacy & Humanities Learning Solutions Center. "Glencoe Literature: Texas Treasures uses literary selections to help students make connections to broader ideas. This leads to big picture conclusions and advanced thought processes--key elements for student success."

Technology-Based Support

With Glencoe Literature: Texas Treasures, exploring great literature and mastering the TEKS is made easier through ConnectED, an online, virtual platform which provides 24/7 access to the student and teacher materials.

Through ConnectED, teachers can search for relevant content from McGraw-Hill to build and enhance lesson plans from anywhere at anytime.

Students benefit too with online access to their Student Edition, video clips, and interactive learning activities. Students' backpacks will be lighter because all their resources are now available online.

English Language Development Support from Experts

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

For more information about Glencoe Literature: Texas Treasures, please visit, http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/

About McGraw-Hill School Education Group

McGraw-Hill School Education Group, 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 65 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com/.

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