Amplify ELA Curriculum Insights

The video introduces Amplify ELA, a program designed for middle school students, focusing on cognitive development and critical thinking. It details the curriculum structure, including units on Roald Dahl and research skills. The program offers both print and digital resources, ensuring flexibility and standards coverage. Differentiation tools support diverse learners, including English language learners. The video highlights the Instant Impact Engine for real-time feedback and the digital library with over 700 texts.

What is the primary focus of Amplify ELA for middle school students?

• Artistic development

• Social development

• Cognitive development

• Physical development

Which author's childhood memories are explored in the sixth-grade curriculum of Amplify ELA?

• Roald Dahl

• J.K. Rowling

• Charles Dickens

• Mark Twain

What type of skills do students learn in the 'Chocolate Collection' unit?

• Artistic skills

• Informational literacy skills

• Mathematical skills

• Physical skills

How does Amplify ELA ensure that all students engage with the same texts?

• By excluding complex texts

• By using differentiation tools

• By leveling texts

• By providing simplified versions

What is the purpose of the 'focus standard' in each lesson?

• To replace the main text

• To simplify the lesson

• To teach a specific standard

• To provide entertainment

What tool does Amplify ELA use to provide instant feedback on student writing?

• Teacher conferences

• Automated writing evaluation

• Peer review

• Manual grading

How often is data collected to inform flex day planning in Amplify ELA?

• Every month

• Every lesson

• Every semester

• Every five lessons

What is included in the digital library of Amplify ELA?

• Only textbooks

• Only teacher guides

• Over 700 full texts

• Only multimedia resources

What is the recommended frequency for teachers to provide feedback to students in Amplify ELA?

• Once per unit

• Three times per unit

• Six times per unit

• Ten times per unit

What is the main benefit of the reporting dashboard in Amplify ELA?

• It aggregates student performance data

• It tracks student attendance

• It replaces teacher evaluations

• It provides entertainment