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A New Curriculum worth looking into, StudySync!

McGraw-Hill Education has published it! It’s here! It’s here! This new program is called StudySync, while only catering to grades 4th-12th, this new comprehensive, full year curriculum provides materials for both the teacher and the learner. It includes assessments, NCTE /Common Core standard alignment, and optional games, apps, and differentiation for English Language Learners. I’m excited to use it, will you be?[embed]https://youtu.be/UIHOE09gRyo[/embed]Below are a list of teacher supports by Studysync.com:Differentiate-Your class has a mix of interests, learning styles, and skill levels.-Scaffold assignments based on students’ interests and reading abilities.-Target specific learning objectives and skills.-Tailor instruction to whole-class, small group, or individual needs.-Access support for all levels of learnersCollaborate-Share lessons and library items with teachers within a school, within a district — even across districts.-Create learning groups across classes, schools, and district.-Enjoy home page access to featured teacher tips from top users.Customize your Curriculum-Assign existing writing prompts or create your own.-Customize your own Peer Review and writing assignment rubrics.-Create differentiated assignments for specific groups for the same text.-Tailor lessons to specific areas of interest.Digital Library-Hundreds of texts and text excerpts.-Includes fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction texts.-Incorporates works from diverse cultures and time periods.-Fosters the advancement of reading and writing in all curricular areas.Peer Review-Respond frequently and meaningfully to the texts they are reading.-Engage in multiple forms of writing, including expository, narrative, and persuasive.-Provide timely, anonymous critiques of other students’ writing thoughtfully analyze and revise their own work.Assessments-Question formats based on national and state assessments-Multiple means of formative and summative assessment-Ability to assess comprehension skills/vocabulary standards throughout each unit of instruction-Assessment types include selected response, constructed response, extended written response-Classroom management tools, such as customizable rubrics, allow for scaffolding, differentiated instruction, and multiple assessments-A platform for student writing, peer review, and teacher assessment facilitate timely feedback