Finish Line New York ELA, Third Edition features step-by-step instruction and practice to reinforce New York’s Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS).
Now Available: New York CCLS/NYS Next Generation standards crosswalks.
eBooks are available. See features.
Student Books
Each book includes 300+ pages.
- The gradual release model features 4 parts: Skill Introduction, Focused Instruction, Guided Practice, and Independent Practice.
- Guided questions model the thought process.
- Language Arts/Writing is integrated into each book. A full unit of writing and language standards helps students practice the writing process, learn how to answer open-ended questions, and apply grammar and usage conventions.
- Lessons emphasize close reading of rigorous text. Much like your standards and assessments, students are required to find evidence from the text to support their answers.
- A glossary in each book includes key vocabulary terms that appear in boldface throughout the book.
Teacher Support
Annotated teacher’s editions include suggestions for use/teaching strategies; answer key with answer analysis, and CCLS and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) correlations; speaking, writing, and media/research activities; Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary; and English learner support.
Student Book: grades 1–2: 300 pages; grades 3–8: 304–350 pages
Annotated Teacher’s Edition: approx. 200 pages
