Amplify ELA Curriculum Overview

The video introduces Amplify ELA, a curriculum designed for middle school students, emphasizing reading, writing, and discourse. It details the curriculum's structure, including diverse texts and engaging activities. The program supports various learning scenarios with digital and print components. Lessons focus on vocabulary, close reading, and performance tasks, with built-in differentiation to meet all students' needs. Assessment and data tracking are integral, providing real-time insights into student progress. Additional resources, including a digital library and professional development, support teachers and students.

What is a key focus of the Amplify ELA curriculum for middle school students?

• Memorizing historical dates

• Building knowledge through diverse texts

• Studying ancient languages

• Learning advanced mathematics

Which unit involves students researching a person from the Titanic?

• Brain Science Unit

• Frankenstein Unit

• Titanic Unit

• Liberty Inequality Unit

What is the first activity in each lesson of Amplify ELA?

• Daily vocabulary practice

• Independent work

• Socratic seminar

• Performance task

In the Telltale Heart subunit, what do students do after listening to the text?

• Take a quiz

• Sketch what they visualized

• Write a summary

• Discuss with the teacher

How does Amplify ELA support students with different learning needs?

• By providing the same material to all

• By focusing only on high achievers

• By offering built-in differentiation

• By ignoring individual needs

What tool does Amplify ELA use to automatically score writing assignments?

• Manual Teacher Grading

• Automated Writing Evaluation Tool

• Peer Review System

• Random Selection Tool

What is a feature of the Amplify Library?

• Set up like a Netflix menu

• Contains only excerpts

• Available only in print

• Limited to 100 books

What kind of support does Amplify ELA offer to caregivers?

• Monthly newsletters

• Weekly phone calls

• A dedicated caregiver hub

• No support

What is the purpose of flex days in Amplify ELA?

• To skip lessons

• To conduct exams

• To provide time for remediation or enrichment

• To focus on sports activities

How does Amplify ELA ensure teachers are prepared to use the curriculum?

• By providing no training

• By giving them a textbook

• By offering professional development options

• By letting them figure it out themselves