Secondary English/Language Arts

Continuing students' development of language, reading, and writing.

We know that secondary students love how Odyssey applies innovative teaching methods within a rich, interactive learning environment. We've created Odyssey secondary solutions in Reading/Language Arts to appeal specifically to older students.

Odyssey Reading/Language Arts: Grades 6–8

The interactive conversational interface embedded in the Odyssey Reading/Language Arts 6–8 curriculum engages students more deeply in the learning process by simulating a conversation with another person in a fun, casual way and offering hints and tips for mastering new skills.

Odyssey English/Language Arts for secondary students:

Provides detailed lessons that include diverse texts and writing instruction
Features an interactive conversational interface that engages students deeply in the learning process
Covers instruction in phonics, context, and decoding and comprehension
Simultaneously develops reading, comprehension, and study skills while building vocabulary

Odyssey English: Grades 9–12

Odyssey High School English courses were developed based on the way high school students think and learn.

Follows “Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents: A Guidance Document from the Center on Instruction”
Includes regular comprehension checks to ensure that students stay on track
Features writing activities that appeal to students’ imaginations and interests
Uses a balance of fiction and nonfiction
Includes research process instruction
Features vocabulary hyperlinks and metacognitive thought bubbles
Includes a quality literature selection
Includes a toolkit that contains a Wordsmyth dictionary and thesaurus