I haven't read those. My district has 6th in elementary, but CCELA standards bump us into middle school status. I expect an interesting time

this school year and the next few as we implement given the devotion and determination of our district reading person to one specific basal

yes. If you look at www.layingthefoundation.... and look at their scope and sequence map, 6th grade is where it starts. It is Pre/AP

aligned...You'll see where CCELA got its focus. Where it goes forward. I love the writing and non-fiction emphasis. The HOW of rdg/wrtg.

the more I study, the more intrigued I am. Played a little with the maps - this could get fun/interesting!

you are right. I'm not so sure about what I see at the High School level and Literature. The writing and critical thinking--I love.