Language Essentials for the 21st Century

Empower English Learners for Language Success

Language Essentials for the 21st Century is a comprehensive resource designed to support educators and English learners in Grades K–8. This easy-to-implement program helps students strengthen language proficiency and prepare for English language proficiency assessments, such as ELPA21.

Aligned to English Language Development (ELD) standards, the series provides meaningful instruction and practice in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Students build confidence through engaging language activities, collaborative learning opportunities, and assessment-style tasks. Educators benefit from practical tools and instruction that help accelerate language proficiency growth and support progress toward reclassification.

Key Features

• Focused Instruction — Provides comprehensive practice with assessment-style tasks while building the academic language skills students need for success on English language proficiency assessments, such as ELPA21.
• Structured, Scaffolded Practice — Builds language proficiency through guided, partner, and independent activities that support language development across all four domains.
• Targeted Teacher Support — Helps educators identify language needs and deliver effective, standards-aligned instruction for English learners.
• Confidence and Reclassification Goals — Reduces assessment anxiety while supporting language proficiency growth and progress toward reclassification.

What’s Included in Each Grade-Level Kit

• 1 Teacher’s Guide that delivers targeted instructional support with practical strategies and clear implementation guidance.
• Full-color Student Books (21 copies) with full-color, assessment-style practice across four language domains.
• Two Read-Aloud Books (1 fiction, 1 nonfiction; 6 copies each) to build comprehension, vocabulary, and academic language through engaging texts.
• Digital Learning Resources: Access to TCM Content Cloud^® for digital versions of all program components, plus audio recordings, read-along ebooks, and fillable PDFs.

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