Instructional Materials
Reviewed PRIME v1 and v2 Correlations and PRIME 2020 alignments

WIDA is pleased to list instructional materials that have gone through the PRIME process and received a PRIME seal.
We will be adding materials that have gone through the WIDA PRIME 2020 alignment process, as well as materials for WIDA PRIME V2 for Spanish Language Development Correlations as they become available.
You may filter for correlations that were previously correlated with PRIME V1 and PRIME V2, or aligned with PRIME 2020:
PRIME V1 includes materials that were correlated with the retired WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards, 2007 Edition
PRIME V2 includes materials that were correlated with the retired 2012 Amplification of the WIDA English Language Development Standards
PRIME V2 Español includes materials that were correlated with the WIDA Spanish Language Development Standards, 2013 Edition
PRIME 2020 includes materials that are aligned to the current WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition
Please note that WIDA does not endorse any set of instructional materials. WIDA PRIME is not an evaluative tool that judges the effectiveness of published materials. EL teachers work with a wide range of needs and in a wide range of environments. For this reason, teachers should consider the information contained in the WIDA PRIME documents to determine how particular materials fit in their program.
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Grade 6, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7 |
National Geographic Life by National Geographic Learning |
The National Geographic Life program is a six-level integrated-skills series that develops fluency in American English. It explores real world content from National Geographic through images, text, and video. Learners will strengthen their existing connections while learning English. |
PRIME V2 | |
Grade 1, Pre K, Grade 2, K |
Waterford Early Learning by Waterford.org |
Waterford Early Learning is an engaging language and literacy software program built for the PreK-2nd grade student. The Waterford Early Learning personalized learning software accelerates language learning with a specialized focus on the five essential components of reading; building academic vocabulary development contextualized in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Although the WIDA Proficiency levels are not specifically mentioned, Waterford Early Learning identifies the following language levels; emerging and developing-proficient, differentiating supports based on the students individualized learning pathway. Waterford Early Learning provides strategic home language resources and embedded first language Spanish support. |
PRIME V2 | |
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7 |
Q: Skills for Success Reading and Writing Level 1; Listening and Speaking Level 1 |
Integrated skills program divided into domains (Listening and Speaking/Reading and Writing) and six levels |
PRIME V1 | |
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 |
Collections © 2017 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
A primary part of the Collections ELD suite, the Language Workshop provides differentiated instruction to English Language Learners. It is a systematic program that coincides with the core instruction and is designed to be utilized at specific times when developing English language skills is the point of concentration. The Teacher Guide and Workshop Resources are used in tandem to supplement the core materials. Each Language Workshop lesson is segmented into five different daily instructional activities and features instruction targeting three levels of academic proficiency: Emerging, Expanding, and Bridging. These proficiency levels align with multiple systems of proficiency level designation, including WIDA. |
PRIME V2 | |
Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 8, Grade 7 |
Inside (National Geographic, Hampton-Brown, Cengage) |
Inside is a leveled core Reading/Language Arts program designed for ESL students in grades 6-8. |
PRIME V1 | |
Grade 1, Pre K, Grade 2, Grade 3, K |
GrapeSEED by GrapeSEED Media Ltd. |
GrapeSEED Units 1-18 is a comprehensive, standards-based program for English Language Learners (ELLs) designed to help early childhood, kindergarten, first grade through third grade students gain and develop English Language Proficiency and successfully benefit from classroom instruction. It provides educators with the tools, modeling/coaching and professional development necessary to empower ELLs to acquire the English language structures and vocabulary necessary to achieve competency in the four language domains. |
PRIME V2 | |
K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 |
Openbook |
OpenBook Learning, Inc. is an educational software company specializing in English language and knowledge acquisition solutions |
PRIME V1 | |
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9 |
Grammar and Beyond Essentials by Cambridge University Press |
The series focuses on the most commonly used English grammar structures and practices all four skills in a variety of authentic and communicative contexts. The series practices all four skills in a variety of authentic and communicative contexts. It is designed for use both in the classroom and as a self-study learning tool. |
PRIME V2 | |
Grade 5 |
Treasure Chest for English Language Learners (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill) |
Comprehensive program designed to accelerate language acquisition and reading levels, differentiate for individual learners, and fit the needs of any classroom setting. |
PRIME V1 | |
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, K |
Reach Higher by National Geographic Learning |
Reach Higher guides students to learn English, learn about the world, and learn about themselves through authentic content with a global perspective. Primary students develop the academic language skills and content knowledge they need to get an education in English. Reach Higher uses fiction, science, and social studies content to develop English literacy, and the skills and strategies necessary to learn independently. It teaches the academic language, vocabulary, phonics, reading, writing, and conversations students need to get an education in English. It Includes authentic content from around the world to develop students’ understanding of different cultures and viewpoints |
PRIME V2 | |
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 |
Pathways (National Geographic Learning, Heinle Cengage Learning) |
Pathways is National Geographic Learning’s new five-level academic skills series that features reading & writing and listening & speaking strands to help learners develop the language skills needed to achieve academic success. |
PRIME V1 | |
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 |
Finish Line for ELLs 2.0(Second Edition) Student Books (SB), Teacher’s Edition (TE), and Audio Speaking CDs - Continental Press |
The of Finish Line for ELLs 2.0 content is written for students with developing proficiency levels, overlapping the intermediate, intermediate high, and advanced levels. Each unit begins with a model lesson to work through with the students. The lessons in each unit address a content theme and are organized by a specific context for language acquisition: conversational language, academic language arts, academic mathematics, academic science and academic social studies. Each TE includes answer keys, directions for administering each lesson, and comprehensive skill activities to provide additional practice, as well as audio CDs, parent letters in multiple languages, answer sheets with rubrics, and a chart that connects the skills from each unit to additional instructional materials to promote English practice.. |
PRIME V2 | |
K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6 |
enVisionMATH Common Core (Pearson) |
Scott Foresman/ Addison Wesley enVisionMATH Common Core was built for the Common Core State Standards and is designed to reach all students. |
PRIME V1 | |
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 |
Language! Focus on English Learning |
Comprehensive literacy program with scaffolded supports for ELLs and struggling readers |
PRIME V1 | |
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 |
Prentice Hall Literature c2012 (Prentice Hall) |
A core integrated Language Arts Program with personalized instruction for ELLs. Includes Differentiated Instruction Notes for teachers at point of use and an accompanying ELL Reader’s Notebook. |
PRIME V1 | |
K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 |
Fast ForWord by Scientific Learning, a division of Carnegie Learning Corporation |
Fast ForWord is designed to build the listening, speaking and reading skills for beginning to advanced language learners. The program provides the English phonics training, intensive grammar and vocabulary practice, and oral speaking and reading reinforcement necessary to build both basic and academic English proficiency. |
PRIME V2 | |
K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6 |
Explore Our World, Second Edition by National Geographic Learning |
Explore Our World is a seven-level young learners series from National Geographic Learning for the communicative classroom that challenges students to do and achieve more, with a listening, speaking, and pronunciation focus and cross-curricular exposure. |
PRIME V2 | |
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9 |
Grammar in Use: Intermediate by Cambridge University Press |
Grammar in Use-Intermediate (Fourth Edition) is a self-study book with simple explanations and lots of practice exercises. It is also trusted by teachers and used as supplementary text in classrooms. This current edition is available in both printed and digital formats. The eBook includes audio and an easy-to-use answer key. |
PRIME V2 | |
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 |
English 3D by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
The English 3D language program offers effectively tiered materials that help students of diverse proficiencies develop language skills. Throughout the digital program multiple core texts challenge students to interact with contemporary ideas and real-world issues. Each unit scaffolds and progresses students through targeted reading and writing skills using activities, group discussions and formal writing assessments. The program connects students of varying proficiency levels through collaborative and carefully differentiated tasks. |
PRIME V2 | |
Grade 1, Pre K, K |
Lift Off to Literacy by Okapi Educational Publishing |
Lift Off to Literacy: Using a Shared Reading Approach will support young students as they develop the attitudes, understandings, skills, and strategies they need to become successful readers. |
PRIME V2 |