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Reconcile divergences

Each item is a 2-rater split — published gold vs the judge — that needs manual adjudication. Flag what to revisit, then choose the reconciled value.

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2h
Gold2→Judge4

The materials show structural evidence of balancing time and resources for implementation, with module-at-a-glance and unit-at-a-glance charts providing week-by-week outlines, lesson breakdowns, and pacing guidance [E3][E6][E8][E10][E11][E12]. Alternative implementations that maintain standards alignment are explicitly supported, such as adapted lessons created when the 'God Grew Tired of Us' DVD became hard to procure [E1], and flexible options for reading formats and recording gist to meet diverse learner needs [E5]. Required Trade Books and Resources Procurement Lists [E2][E7][E9] and glance charts indicating CCS standards alignment provide systematic resource planning that maintains the intent of the standards.

  • “E1 (ms-module-guide) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-7/module-1”
  • “E2 (grade-6) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-6/module-3/unit-2”
  • “E3 (ms-curriculum-map) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum-map/ela/2019/grade-6/module-3”
  • “E4 (grade-8) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-8/module-1/unit-3”
Resolve to
unresolved
3j
Gold2→Judge4

The assessment system provides consistent, structured opportunities throughout the year: each unit contains a mid-unit and end-of-unit assessment, plus a culminating Module 3 performance task, supplemented by entrance tickets and Track Progress reflections [E2][E3][E6]. Teacher guidance for evaluation is evident through answer keys, teacher checklists, sample student responses, and standards-aligned criteria (R.1, R.4, R.10, L.4) [E9][E11][E4]. Assessment Guidance sections direct teachers on administration, feedback, and completing Track Progress recording forms, while structures like returning assessments with feedback and student self-reflection support interpreting performance and next steps [E1][E7][E10]. Variety across selected response, constructed response, literary summary, and performance tasks captures multiple dimensions of learning [E8][E12].

  • “E1 (grade-8) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-8/module-1/unit-2/lesson-4”
  • “E2 (grade-8) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-8/module-1/unit-3/lesson-2”
  • “E3 (grade-7) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-7/module-1/unit-3/lesson-3”
  • “E4 (grade-8) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-8/module-1/unit-3/lesson-2”
Resolve to
unresolved
1l
Gold1→Judge2

Materials show explicit instruction of grade-level grammar and usage standards embedded in writing units, with application in context. Grade 7 lessons target L.7.1a (phrases and clauses), L.7.1b (sentence types), and L.7.1c (dangling modifiers) with peer feedback and revision opportunities [E1][E2][E9][E11]. Grade 8 addresses L.8.2c and other language standards within argument essay work [E5], and Grade 6 integrates L.6.2, L.6.3, L.6.6 into writing instruction [E10]. Students apply skills in context through Language Dives, entrance tickets, and essay revision focused on specific grammar foci [E8][E11].

  • “E1 (grade-7) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-7/module-4/unit-2/lesson-14”
  • “E2 (grade-7) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-7/module-3/unit-2/lesson-15”
  • “E3 (grade-8) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-8/module-4/unit-2/lesson-12”
  • “E4 (grade-8) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-8/module-2/unit-3/lesson-6”
Resolve to
unresolved
3b
Gold2→Judge1

The materials provide clear grade-level standards alignment with explicit CCSS citations and teacher-facing explanations of lesson purpose and content (e.g., [E1], [E3], [E5], [E9]), and include 'How It Builds on Previous Work' sections that show progression within the course ([E10]). Module and unit overviews explain the conceptual arc and rationale for instruction ([E4], [E7], [E11]), and Teaching Notes complement lessons with guidance for ELLs ([E1], [E3]). However, the retrieved evidence shows within-course/within-unit progression rather than adult-level explanations of how concepts/standards align to PRIOR and SUBSEQUENT grade levels or course-level vertical alignment, which is a required component for full credit.

  • “E1 (grade-6) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-6/module-4/unit-2”
  • “E2 (grade-6) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-6/module-4/unit-3/lesson-5”
  • “E3 (grade-8) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-8/module-2/unit-3”
  • “E4 (grade-8) — curriculum.eleducation.org/curriculum/ela/2019/grade-8/module-2/unit-1”
Resolve to
unresolved