Effectively teach all four strands of the Common Core State Standards for ELA-Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language-with depth and rigor. Learning Progression Charts help teachers plan and monitor instruction. Instructional models for every lesson help teachers improve students' proficiency on the Standards. Digital resources-interactive tools, More Practice, Performance Tasks, and Home Connect-support blended learning. Additional features provide support for ELLs and struggling learners. Embedded Professional Development along with a video ensures stronger instruction.