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The variety of texts has been engaging; the kids have been interested in most of the texts we have read.

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The texts are good, but what we are doing with the texts is not engaging. We need to find a way to give the kids variety. We do re-write the slides for each text to try and keep it interesting. The textbook has the same main activities for each text.

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We really need some release time to plan for Unit 2. The hours that I am putting in after school and on the weekends isn't sustainable.

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A lot of what Savvas offers for each story is very repetitive. I feel like it is beneficial in a way because I know what to expect when I am teaching it, but my students look bored out of their minds no matter how engaging we try to make it because there is only so much you can do.

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I would love time to meet with Noreen to plan together that isn't just our lunch or second half of tutorial if we have time.

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I still haven't figured out what is the best format for using books. Over fifty percent of the kids who tear the pages out destroy information like texts and activities. Online works well, when they are prepared with a fully charged iPad. Often we photocopy pages to ensure that kids have uniform copies with necessary information.

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I greatly appreciate the 'Hook and Inspire' approach in Savvas. However, I noticed that in the 'Crossing Generations' unit, many students struggled to connect with the material and didn't find value in reading the stories. When engaging icebreakers or compelling videos were used to bridge the content with their interests, students were able to engage more quickly and meaningfully with the curriculum.

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Noreen and Maria are eager, willing, and hard-working! They are spending a TON of time to try and get this all right! I'm lucky they are part of the 7/8 team this year!

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While the grammar is included in the series, it is lacking in sufficient practice opportunities. There needs to be more practice pages for the kids to engage in prior to unit tests.