Odell Curriculum | Education Elements

The Challenge

Today's Literacy Challenges, Solved

Today's high school English teachers face significant hurdles: student disengagement, diverse ability levels in the same classroom, pressure for test preparation, and limited time for planning meaningful instruction. The Odell Education High School Literacy Program for grades 9-12 directly addresses these challenges through carefully selected texts that resonate with adolescent learners, built-in differentiation pathways, and comprehensive teacher resources that respect educator expertise.

The Solution

What is The Odell High School Literacy Program?

The Odell Education High School Literacy Program is a comprehensive, research-based English Language Arts curriculum designed specifically for grades 9-12. Unlike traditional textbooks or fragmented resources, Odell provides a coherent, year-long learning experience that systematically develops students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking skills.

At its core, Odell is a carefully structured progression of units that builds student capacity through three key phases: Foundation, Development, and Application. Each grade level follows this intentional sequence, with materials becoming increasingly complex as students develop their skills and confidence.

Educator Approved

EdReports All Green Certified

Odell Education has achieved EdReports' highest distinction "All Green" certification confirming our unwavering commitment to educational excellence and rigorous standards alignment. This prestigious recognition means our curriculum excels across all three critical evaluation gateways: Text Quality & Complexity, Building Knowledge, and Usability. Expert educators have meticulously analyzed our materials against research-based criteria, validating our comprehensive standards alignment, high-quality texts, coherent design, robust instructional support, and effective assessment framework.

Innovative Literary Education for Today's Learners

Odell leverages the power of deep engagement with literature through a unique approach that combines immersive, long-form texts with dynamic modern media. This creates a learning experience that honors traditional literacy while embracing today's digital landscape. Students develop critical thinking and analytical skills through classic novels while multimedia elements provide context, relevance, and multiple pathways to understanding. This balanced methodology ensures learners connect meaningfully with content, building both academic excellence and digital fluency for tomorrow's world.

Build a vibrant learning community

Students start with explorations that ignite curiosity, strengthen connections, and dive into compelling texts. Their journey culminates in meaningful research projects shared with real audiences.

Explore rich literary landscapes

Students journey through a rich landscape of texts, from timeless classics to contemporary voices. This carefully curated collection builds cultural literacy, expands perspectives, and ignites meaningful discussions that connect literature to real life.

Develop powerful critical thinking

Watch students thrive as they explore important questions, refine research skills, and evaluate diverse sources. Students choose their own paths, taking ownership of their learning journey.

Adapt to your classroom's unique needs

Every classroom has its own personality and requirements. Our flexible curriculum empowers teachers to customize instruction—selecting units, lessons, and activities that resonate with their specific students.

Reclaim Your Planning Time

Complete, ready-to-use lessons eliminate hours of searching for materials and designing activities from scratch.

Reduce Grading Overwhelm

Embedded formative assessments and clear rubrics streamline the evaluation process.

Simplify Differentiation

Pre-designed support options for diverse learners mean you're not creating multiple lesson versions.

Critical Literacy for Today's High Schoolers