Into Literature is a comprehensive English language arts curriculum for Grades 6–12 that integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, and language instruction. The program combines high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) with a research-based scope and sequence that uses classic and contemporary literary and informational texts to strengthen reading comprehension and literary analysis. Designed for flexible implementation across middle and high school classrooms, print and digital resources help teachers deliver standards-aligned English language arts instruction.

Into Literature aligns with the science of reading by extending systematic, explicit literacy instruction into Grades 6–12, helping students progress from foundational literacy to advanced reading comprehension and higher-order thinking. Instruction follows a gradual-release model that moves students from teacher modeling and guided practice to collaboration and independent inquiry, while integrating knowledge building, vocabulary, writing, and language development. Students develop the academic language and comprehension skills needed to engage with complex literary and informational texts in ELA and beyond.

Into Literature organizes instruction into thematic units centered on Essential Questions and related texts that build comprehension and ELA skills. Lessons follow a consistent before-, during-, and after-reading structure that combines close reading and analysis with whole-class, small-group, and independent learning opportunities. Unit Planning Guides help teachers prioritize and pace instruction, differentiate support, and select resources while maintaining a coherent instructional sequence.

Into Literature builds knowledge by connecting literary and informational texts around unit themes and Essential Questions that students explore over time. Unit Openers and pre-reading activities activate prior knowledge, develop understanding of unit topics, and help students make connections as they engage with related texts and ideas. Students draw on their growing background knowledge to deepen understanding as they encounter increasingly complex texts and topics.

Into Literature develops reading comprehension and literary analysis through explicit skill instruction and close-reading routines that help students engage with literary and informational texts. Students annotate as they read, answer guided questions, examine vocabulary in context, and use Notice & Note signposts to identify and analyze key ideas. These consistent routines help students draw on textual evidence to deepen comprehension and interpret meaning with greater independence.

Into Literature integrates writing throughout ELA instruction to help students strengthen writing skills while deepening their understanding of texts. Students write before, during, and after reading and use unit Mentor Texts as models for culminating writing tasks, applying ideas from their reading as they move through the writing process. Integrated reading and writing experiences help students develop as writers while reinforcing text comprehension and analysis. Into Literature can also be paired with Writable to extend writing instruction through scaffolded practice, revision, and feedback.

Into Literature supports differentiated instruction with assessment data, flexible instructional resources, and curriculum-connected AI tools that help teachers respond to different student needs. Teachers can use assessment insights to identify learning gaps and adjust instruction, while resources such as adapted and leveled texts, visual text supports, skill-focused instructional videos, and adjustable scaffolds provide targeted support. Teachers can tailor instruction to individual learning needs while helping students build the skills needed to meet grade-level expectations.

Into Literature supports multilingual learners with instructional scaffolds, language-development resources, and bilingual Spanish-English texts and lessons that help students access grade-level ELA instruction. Teachers can adapt lessons to students’ language needs with in-text assistance that includes additional vocabulary, cultural context, writing stems, grammar practice, and peer-coaching videos to help students build background knowledge and strengthen comprehension. Multilingual learners build English proficiency while participating in the same core reading, writing, and text-analysis instruction as their peers.

Into Literature includes comprehensive print and digital instructional materials for teachers and students in Grades 6–12 available through HMH Ed. Teacher resources include the Teacher’s Edition with instructional guidance and differentiation, planning and pacing guides, editable lesson plans, assessments, and implementation resources. Student resources include the Student Edition, novels and long reads, and materials for reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and skills practice. Flexible resources allow teachers to plan and deliver whole-class, small-group, independent, and differentiated instruction.

Into Literature includes embedded formative and summative assessments that monitor student progress throughout the school year. Assessments measure students’ reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and language skills, while standards-based reporting provides insights into individual and class performance. Teachers can use this information to adjust instruction, provide targeted practice, and track student growth over time.

Into Literature is delivered through HMH Ed, HMH’s digital teaching and learning platform for lesson planning, instruction, assessment, reporting, and classroom management. Teachers can access the digital Teacher’s Edition, ready-to-teach lessons, planning and implementation resources, interactive reports, and curriculum-connected HMH AI Tools to streamline planning, differentiate instruction, and create standards-aligned resources tailored to student needs. Students can access interactive digital texts, instructional resources, assignments, and assessments. The Ed platform integrates with Canvas®, Schoology®, and Google Classroom to fit seamlessly into existing classroom workflows. Into Literature can also be paired with other HMH solutions, including HMH Performance Suite, Writable, and Waggle to expand assessment, personalize instruction, and provide targeted practice.

Into Literature provides year-round professional learning and implementation support to help educators strengthen planning, assessment, data analysis, and differentiated instruction. Getting Started sessions introduce program design, lesson flow, and digital resources, while self-paced Teacher Success Pathways provide continued learning aligned to program implementation. Teacher’s Corner® and Leader’s Corner® offer classroom videos, best practices, live professional learning events, implementation resources, reports, and guides. Program-aligned HMH Courses connect research-based writing strategies to daily instruction, while HMH Coachly® provides teachers with unlimited 1:1 live support from a matched instructional coach.