Frequently asked questions

Can I teach a title that is not on the literature list?

If you are teaching a title to the whole class or requiring students to read it, the title must be on the literature list. There are some exceptions that only apply to IB or Gifted classes. Please see Guidelines for titles that are not on the Literature List on the guidelines page for more information.

Can I teach a title that is listed at a different grade level on the literature list?

Teachers should teach titles on their own grade-level list unless they are teaching a specialty program that requires a higher or lower leveled text.

What are the guidelines if I teach a title with a content advisory?

Please see the Content Advisory page for specific requirements.

Can I assign literature circles or an independent project for a title that is not on the list?

You may assign an independent project for a title that is not on the list as long as the student selects the text and you obtain parent permission. If you give students a list of titles to choose from for literature circles, they must come from the literature list.

Can I teach a title that is part of the Core ELA in StudySync, even if it is not on the literature list or it is listed at a different grade level on the literature list?

In order to teach a whole novel in StudySync, it must be on the literature list at your grade-level. You may teach an excerpt from our adopted curriculum that is not on the list or is listed at a different grade level.

Can I teach an excerpt from a title that is not on the literature list?

You may teach an excerpt from a title that is not on the literature list as long is it comes from the Tier 1 Curriculum or if it meets the guidelines of the Supplemental Curriculum Resource Checklist. An excerpt is defined as a short extract from a text. If you are unsure whether the excerpt is appropriate, consult your principal before choosing it.

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