Albert's District Has Recently Adopted a New Basal Reading Program

Multiple Choice

Albert's district has recently adopted a new basal reading program. He says with so many different things to think about such as response to intervention, Common Core State Standards, and how to meet the needs of English Language Learners, following the basal closely is the best approach for him. What would lead Albert to think this way?

A) A basal reading program gives him the opportunity to work with students who need his individual time.
B) A basal reading program is an all-inclusive set of commercially produced materials for providing classroom reading instruction.
C) Basal reading programs are widely adopted so they are acceptable nationally.
D) Basal reading programs require the teacher to think less and simply follow the manuals.