Heritage & dual language · SM-Edinumen USA
Savia Español de Herencia
The new SM-Edinumen USA program specifically designed for dual language programs, as well as for heritage and native Spanish speakers on the path to AP success.
An innovative course
Students at the center of the learning experience
A communicative and inclusive approach that places students at the center of the learning experience.
With Savia Español de Herencia, your students will strengthen their academic skills, reinforce and expand the linguistic competence they’ve acquired naturally, and work on key areas such as grammar, spelling, oral and written expression, and the comprehension of various text types.
Developed by a team of experts, the course includes up-to-date grammar and spelling concepts carefully reviewed by specialists in linguistics and language instruction.
Reading
Turn reading into a rich and meaningful experience
The course features a wide variety of literary and informational texts designed not only to develop reading skills but also to foster critical and creative thinking. These diverse text types play a key role in the methodology, providing access to literature, culture, and civilization.
More than just a linguistic approach, this program promotes learning that strengthens students’ identity, sense of belonging, and connection to their culture.
Deep, meaningful learning that goes beyond the classroom.
Who it’s for · Components
Built for dual language and AP pathways
This program is ideal for
- Dual Language and Heritage Speaker programs seeking vertical alignment with AP Spanish Language & Culture
- Pre-AP learners preparing for more rigorous coursework
- ESOL students, as it supports transferable literacy skills for success in ELA, reading, and social studies
Components
- Student Textbook
- Workbook
- Vocabulary Workbook
- Teacher’s Guide
- Digital access to additional resources for students and teachers
Discover Savia Español de Herencia with…
Pablo L. Martínez Torres
Senior Instructional Strategist & Savia Español de Herencia Senior Reviewer
Book structure
Eight chapters, each built around a theme and a core value
Each chapter is organized into distinct sections and includes literary theory to foster deeper engagement with texts, reading comprehension activities with scaffolded support, grammar and vocabulary aligned to academic needs, and writing and critical thinking tasks that encourage real-world application.
Apertura
Each chapter opens with a photo and questions that encourage exploration and analysis, plus a guiding question linked to the key words of the Vocabulary Workbook, which appear in blue throughout the book. The chapter also introduces the core value it will explore, so students recall prior knowledge and reflect on what they will learn.
Teoría literaria
The characteristics and definitions of various literary genres, and how to study key aspects of literary analysis: the author’s intent, text structure, cultural elements, literary devices and more.
Lectura
Literary texts connected to the chapter’s core value and main theme, with selected works by renowned international authors and an interesting fact about each one. Every text comes with comprehension and analysis questions; unfamiliar words are highlighted in yellow and defined in the margins.
Después de leer
Three pages of activities that develop reading comprehension and stimulate critical thinking: a vocabulary activity based on the readings, general comprehension tasks, an activity on the chapter’s core value and another that sends students to the Vocabulary Workbook through the words highlighted in blue.
Comprensión lectora
Three stages: “Leo” presents a short text and an exploration activity; “Aprendo” defines and explains a specific reading skill, such as telling facts from opinions or identifying the type of narrator; and “Comprendo” applies the skill learned.
Estudio de la lengua
Three sections: Vocabulary, to expand students’ lexical knowledge; Grammar, focused on the formal aspects of the language; and Spelling, with orthographic rules and conventions.
Redacción
Writing techniques for various types of texts, with examples, definitions and step-by-step guidance to follow a clear structure. Students then apply what they’ve learned in a writing activity, and a final task is devoted to oral expression.
Repaso
A two-page spread that reviews the most important skills and concepts of the chapter. The final activity measures the student’s attitude toward the value introduced at the beginning, and a callout sends students to the Workbook for additional practice.
Additionally…
Otros tipos de textos
A workshop every two chapters with historical, scientific and technological texts, among others, that promotes reading comprehension and cross-curricular integration: students explore what they know about the topic, read a nonfiction text with comprehension activities and complete a multidisciplinary project.
Recomendaciones
At the end of the book, tips for the communicative competence activities of “Después de leer”, to practice speaking, listening, reading and writing in different situations. Each type of activity includes a rubric with clear evaluation criteria.
Cuaderno de vocabulario
A Vocabulary Workbook with engaging, playful activities that guide students through every stage of vocabulary acquisition, from visual recognition and pronunciation to meaning, association and use in context, so they can apply new words in real communication.
The series also includes a Workbook so students can practice and reinforce the skills studied in each chapter.
Why “Savia”
Nourishing each student’s growth
Savia is a symbol of energy and life. It is the substance that provides plants with the nutrients they need. Thanks to savia, the plant grows, bears fruit, and renews itself.
We have named our new Español de Herencia series from SM-Edinumen USA Savia because it aims to nourish each student’s knowledge and support their academic growth.
The Savia project has been one of the most widely used programs for the formal development of language among students of Hispanic origin around the world—successfully implemented with over ten million students in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Spain, and more. It has now been adapted to meet the needs of heritage learners in the U.S. by a team of experts with extensive experience in the field, under the coordination of Edinumen USA.
We are confident that the Savia series will provide an invaluable space for student learning and growth. We hope it becomes a powerful tool in their educational journey.
Contact
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