Texas myView Literacy, IMRA Reviewed and Approved by the Texas SBOE
Combining powerful Science of Reading-based instruction with engaging student-centered practice opportunities, Texas myView® Literacy is a print and digital curriculum that includes authentic texts and minilessons, flexible resources, and meaningful differentiation. Inspire every student to see the world with fresh eyes, share their ideas, and shape their stories.
Leveraging Science to Develop Strong Readers and Writers
The road to a strong reading and writing program is built on science. Unlock student potential with Texas myView Literacy’s comprehensive roadmap proven to boost student achievement.
Daily Foundational Skills
Reading success begins with daily explicit and systematic foundational skills instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, and word study—the basic building blocks of reading.
Vocabulary & Comprehension
A consistent five-day routine in vocabulary and comprehension instruction allows teachers to dive deeply into high-quality literature and make lasting learning connections.
Small Group
Small group time allows teachers to differentiate and reinforce skills taught in whole group lessons, closing learning gaps. With Texas myView Literacy, lessons are pre-planned to meet varying differentiation needs.
Writing
Texas myView Literacy provides explicit and systematic instruction in the foundational skills of writing, such as language, handwriting, spelling, and conventions in addition to explicit instruction in writing composition.
Engaging Elementary Reading Curriculum That Builds Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Student Interest
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Building Knowledge is in Our DNA
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Deliberate Practice at Your Fingertips
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Text that Reflect Students’ Experience
Building Knowledge is in Our DNA
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Connecting New Knowledge with Prior KnowledgeVertically aligned units in myView Literacy provide a cohesive knowledge base across grade levels. Each unit is designed to seamlessly blend reading and writing skills with science and social studies content areas.
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Brain-based Learning ConnectionsWeekly text selections aligned with each unit connect texts across content areas and establish brain-based learning connections.
Deliberate Practice at Your Fingertips
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Interactive PracticeStudent Interactive Practice books provide each child with their own portfolio of text and practice.
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Assessment to Guide InstructionFormative assessment and corrective feedback accompany practice in each lesson and give teachers tools for differentiation.
Text that Reflect Students’ Experience
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Relatable Text CollectionAuthentic literature prompts authentic discussions
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Meaningful ConnectionsClose-reading analysis of text provides in-depth experiences with literature
Engaging content and time-saving classroom management tools come together in the teacher-friendly Savvas Realize LMS, included with your program.
Savvas Realize® brings our award-winning content to life in an exciting digital experience that students love.
The Realize digital platform is easy and intuitive. Access all your digital resources from one source with a single sign-on.
Essay Scorer
Essay Scorer, a Savvas Realize tool included in many Savvas’ literacy programs, automatically scores your students’ writing (grades 3-12), offering immediate feedback on their work while guiding them through the writing process. Essay Scorer also grades multiple drafts for you, so you can spend your time where it counts—assessing the best version of writing your students can produce.
More about Texas myView Literacy
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What is Texas myView Literacy?Texas myView Literacy is a comprehensive, interactive core literacy program for elementary students that targets all areas of the literacy block. Through the science of reading, authentic literature, and mentor texts, teachers can inspire growing readers and authors.
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What differentiation options does Texas myView Literacy offer for teachers to tailor instruction to meet student needs?Differentiation options include leveled content readers and decodable stories that give students more skills practice with additional text selections. The Reading Routines Companion provides more options for reteaching foundational skills, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
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How can teachers use myFocus Intervention lessons?myFocus Intervention is a targeted, skill-specific, flexible resource. Many teachers use it for Tier 2 Instruction support in small groups. Lesson topics can be correlated with whole-group lessons or taught in isolation to help zero-in on closing learning gaps.
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How does Texas myView Literacy support English Learners (ELs) during whole- and small-group instruction?For whole group instruction, tiered scaffolds align to the ELPS proficiency levels to help ELs engage with instruction at the same rate as their English-speaking peers. The Language Awareness Handbook provides teachers with scaffolded lessons that correlate directly with whole group instruction and give ELs additional support.
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What routines does Texas myView Literacy use to teach reading comprehension skills?
Texas myView Literacy utilizes a consistent five-lesson routine for teaching comprehension: visualizing text characteristics; student-teacher shared text reading; a focus on specific comprehension skills, including close reading; and student reflection on their reading.
All lessons center around one anchor text–this enables students to gain comfortability with a selection and teachers to dive deeper into comprehension instruction. -
How does Texas myView Literacy support students in learning to read and foundational skills?Texas myView Literacy is grounded in the science of reading, which indicates students need explicit instruction on critical elements to ensure they develop foundational skills. As students progress through the primary grades, they grow as readers, using systematic and explicit instruction of phonological awareness skills.