ARC (American Reading Company) Core

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Report Overview
Overview
ARC Core for Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 fully meet the expectations of alignment to EdReports.org's Gateways 1, 2, and 3 criteria. Texts with which students engage are appropriately rigorous and rich and are accompanied by cohesive writing and speaking questions and tasks. The materials provide practice and production opportunities for students to grow their foundational literacy skills in multiple areas as they build knowledge as well. There are multiple opportunities for students to synthesize information by working with varied tasks and in growing research and critical thinking abilities. Materials are organized to support vocabulary development, writing instruction in multiple modes, and independent reading of complex texts over the course of the year. The materials also include support for educators to plan, implement, and differentiate the standards-based materials.
Gateway Ratings Summary
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Science of Reading Snapshot
| K | 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Phonemic Awareness Non-negotiable | 75% | 75% | 100% |
Phonics Non-negotiable | 75% | 75% | 100% |
Fluency | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Vocabulary | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Comprehension | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Additional Elements
| K | 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Text Quality and Complexity | |||
Foundational Skills | |||
Building Knowledge | |||
Teacher Supports | |||
Instructional Pathway & Implementation Schedules | |||
Student Supports |
Overview
ARC Core grades 3, 4, and 5 fully meet the expectations of alignment to EdReports.org's Gateways 1, 2, and 3 criteria. Texts with which students engage are appropriately rigorous and rich and are accompanied by cohesive writing and speaking questions and tasks. The materials provide practice and production opportunities for students to grow their foundational literacy skills in multiple areas as they build knowledge as well. There are multiple opportunities for students to synthesize information by working with varied tasks and in growing research and critical thinking abilities. Materials are organized to support vocabulary development, writing instruction in multiple modes, and independent reading of complex texts over the course of the year. The materials also include support for educators to plan, implement, and differentiate the standards-based materials.
Gateway Ratings Summary
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Science of Reading Snapshot
| 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Phonemic Awareness Non-negotiable | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Phonics Non-negotiable | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Fluency | 50% | 50% | 100% |
Vocabulary | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Comprehension | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Additional Elements
| 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Text Quality and Complexity | |||
Foundational Skills | |||
Building Knowledge | |||
Teacher Supports | |||
Instructional Pathway & Implementation Schedules | |||
Student Supports |
Overview
ARC Core grades 6, 7, and 8 fully meet the expectations of alignment to EdReports.org's Gateways 1, 2, and 3 criteria. Texts with which students engage are appropriately rigorous and rich and are accompanied by cohesive writing and speaking questions and tasks. The materials provide practice and production opportunities for students to grow their literacy skills in multiple areas as they build knowledge as well. There are multiple opportunities for students to synthesize information by working with varied tasks and in growing research and critical thinking abilities. Materials are organized to support vocabulary development, writing instruction in multiple modes, and independent reading of complex texts over the course of the year. The materials also include support for educators to implement, plan, and differentiate the standards-based materials.
Gateway Ratings Summary
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Science of Reading Snapshot
| 6 | 7 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Phonemic Awareness Non-negotiable | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Phonics Non-negotiable | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Fluency | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Vocabulary | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Comprehension | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Additional Elements
| 6 | 7 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Text Quality and Complexity | |||
Foundational Skills | |||
Building Knowledge | |||
Teacher Supports | |||
Instructional Pathway & Implementation Schedules | |||
Student Supports |
Overview
ARC Core grades 9-12 fully meet the expectations of alignment to EdReports.org's Gateways 1, 2, and 3 criteria. Texts with which students engage are appropriately rigorous and rich and are accompanied by cohesive writing and speaking questions and tasks. The materials provide practice and production opportunities for students to grow their literacy skills in multiple areas as they build knowledge as well. There are multiple opportunities for students to synthesize information by working with varied tasks and in growing research and critical thinking abilities. Materials are organized to support vocabulary development, writing instruction in multiple modes, and independent reading of complex texts over the course of the year. The materials also include support for educators to implement, plan, and differentiate the standards-based materials.
Gateway Ratings Summary
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Science of Reading Snapshot
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phonemic Awareness Non-negotiable | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% |
Phonics Non-negotiable | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% |
Fluency | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% |
Vocabulary | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% |
Comprehension | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% | -9223372036854775808% |
Additional Elements
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Foundational Skills | ||||
Instructional Pathway & Implementation Schedules | ||||
Text Quality and Complexity | ||||
Building Knowledge | ||||
Teacher Supports | ||||
Student Supports |