ReadyGEN by Pearson – Copyright 2016
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th grade

Description: ReadyGEN 2016 is a K-6 comprehensive literacy program that utilizes a scaffolded, text-centric approach, featuring authentic, full-length trade books rather than traditional anthologies to build knowledge around unit themes. It includes 12 trade books per grade, text collections, Sleuth for investigation, and digital resources, all mapped to common core standards.
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Core Inventory Components of ReadyGEN 2016:
• Authentic Text Sets: Each unit focuses on a theme, utilizing both literary and informational text sets (trade books) to build knowledge and engagement.
• Text Collection: A bound collection of various genres (poems, primary sources, biographies) that allows for in-depth exploration.
• Sleuth: A component focused on close reading, where students act as detectives to analyze texts.
• Reader’s and Writer’s Journal: A consumable workbook that provides daily writing opportunities and scaffolds instruction.
• Teacher’s Guide & Digital Resources: Comprehensive print and digital materials available via the Savvas Realize platform.
• ReadyUp! Intervention: Scaffolding materials for students needing additional literacy support.
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Key Features & Structure:
• Structure: Six units in Grades K-2, four units in Grades 3-5.
• Instructional Model: Reading, writing, speaking, and listening in response to text.
• Assessment: Includes baseline, formative (checkpoints), and summative (end-of-unit) assessments, including technology-enhanced items.