This is a comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum designed to fit the demands and instructional shifts of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). As such, the modules, units and lessons in this curriculum were designed with a close adherence to the Publisher's Criteria and The Tri-State/ EQuIP Rubric. This means that teachers may encounter some new or unfamiliar structures, approaches, and strategies. Each of these modules is designed to support teachers as they develop students' skills and knowledge. The major features of the modules and the ways in which these materials may differ from more traditional resources are outlined in this resource.