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Words ignite change, challenge perspectives, and shape cultures. Help your students learn to think critically, craft compelling arguments, and develop a voice with impact far beyond the classroom. Give them the tools to write with confidence—because their voices matter.

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Achieve Courseware

Achieve for English supports process-based writing instruction by guiding students through drafting, feedback, revision, and reflection. With tools that emphasize rhetorical awareness, writing development, and thoughtful use of AI, instructors can support confident, purposeful writing in composition, technical writing, and literature courses.

Achieve helps students develop stronger writing habits while giving instructors visibility into how students plan, revise, and think about their writing. Writing tools include:

  • Drafting and Revision Plans help students turn feedback into actionable revision strategies and prioritize improvements for each assignment.
  • Instructor Feedback guides revision decisions and provides point-of-need support within the context of each student’s own writing.
  • Peer Review prompts students to offer focused, constructive feedback and supports their development as thoughtful, engaged reviewers.
  • Reflection helps students assess their confidence and writing choices over time, fostering rhetorical awareness and transfer to future writing tasks.
  • Source Check guides students in managing and accurately citing sources, strengthening research practices, and responsible source use.

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Support meaningful assessment in English courses with tools that help students feel seen, supported, and motivated. Key assessments include:

  • Short-form Writing Assignments support frequent, low-stakes writing that helps students reflect on readings, ideas, and content, allowing instructors to focus on substance rather than mechanics.
  • LearningCurve Adaptive Quizzing adjusts to each student's unique needs, identifying knowledge gaps and providing targeted feedback on answers with direct links to the e-book for review.
  • AI Literacy Modules help students understand and use AI responsibly in academic writing and research, strengthening ethical reasoning and informed decision-making.
  • iClicker enables quick, real-time checks for understanding and interpretation during class discussions, encouraging participation and inclusive engagement.

Support individual learning needs with tools that help students reflect on progress, strengthen core skills, and build confidence as writers and readers.

  • Goal-setting & Reflection Surveys (GRS) help students set learning goals, monitor progress, and reflect on their development as writers, fostering accountability and metacognitive awareness.
  • Diagnostics & Study Plans identify gaps in grammar, reading, and more and generate personalized study plans based on each student’s level of preparedness.
  • LearningCurve Adaptive Quizzing provides personalized quizzes that adjust to each student’s level and pace, helping them master concepts through independent practice and feedback.

From interactive student success modules to engaging videos and innovative AI-powered activities, Achieve offers dynamic tools that make learning exciting and relevant.

A new AI Literacy and Ethics Module helps students understand what AI is, how it works, and how it can be used responsibly in academic contexts. This module strengthens ethical reasoning and supports informed decision-making around AI use in writing courses. Learn more about the module here.

Streamline course setup, feedback, and instruction with flexible tools designed for English and composition courses.

  • Ready-to-use instructor resources, such as question banks, classroom activities, and more, make it easier to prepare and teach your English course.
    Explore resources available in your course with a free Achieve sample course!
  • LMS integration simplifies course setup, assignments, and grading.
  • Multi-course access allows for seamless enrollment in corequisite and composition courses without extra fees.
  • Real-time analytics & gradebook tools monitor student progress, identify learning gaps, and track trends across the class.
  • Customizable content gives you the flexibility to adapt assignments and resources to match your teaching style and course objectives.

Achieve is continually improving to meet the needs of today’s classrooms. Here’s a look at what’s coming in Spring 2026:

  • Peer Connector helps students get to know each other by responding to short prompts and discovering shared interests or commonalities with peers. These small moments of connection foster community, build inclusiveness, and can help support more thoughtful feedback, interpretation, and argument during peer reviews.
  • Short-form Writing adds AI-powered tools that help instructors create stronger prompts and rubrics (Short-form Writing Creator, Beta) and streamline grading through rubric-aligned evaluations and transparent, reviewable feedback (Short-form Writing Analyzer, Beta). 
  • Goal Reflection Cards encourage students to pause and reflect on their progress through quick check-ins, with timely tips to support continued growth.

Explore the full lineup of updates and improvements here.

The Bedford Bookshelf

A curated collection of nearly 100 English composition and literature e-books designed to offer instructors flexibility and provide students with affordable access to Bedford content.

Empower your teaching with a comprehensive collection of expert writing and reading resources from renowned authors like Andrea Lunsford, Nancy Sommers, and Mike Palmquist. Featuring nearly 2,000 diverse readings, this carefully curated collection is designed to support educators and inspire students alike.

Customize your course with ease—assemble those chapters, readings, and resources that best meet your course or program objectives.

For only $29.99 per semester, the Bedford Bookshelf offers exceptional value for students. With inclusive and equitable access options, every learner has access to the resources they need to succeed.

Bedford Bookshelf offers tools like highlighting, annotation, and accessibility features (including read-aloud and dyslexia-friendly fonts) to support diverse learning needs. Plus, you can seamlessly link texts, chapters, or readings directly to your LMS for an integrated learning experience.

Custom Content Solutions

Create and customize materials for your specific course, reflecting your teaching style and course objectives.

Add original content to your Bedford Bookshelf, from program guidelines and syllabi to student essays. Enrollment thresholds apply.

Bring your vision to life with custom-made resources tailored to your teaching style and course objectives. From personalized writing instruction to bespoke assessments, Macmillan Learning experts work with you to create the resources you need for a more impactful and effective English course!

Don’t have time to create course materials from scratch? Mix and match prebuilt materials or easily combine them with your own to create highly personalized content. Keep things fresh and engaging with the flexibility to update or swap out materials anytime.

A fully customizable e-book that allows instructors to adapt content, add their own materials, and create a tailored learning experience for their course. Students can highlight text, annotate, and access the e-book anytime—online or offline—providing flexibility and convenience for English students.

Not sure where to start? Our team works with you to bring your vision to life, whether it’s adapting a textbook, developing custom assessments, or integrating multimedia content. Whatever your course needs, customization puts you in control.

Instructor Resources

Support your teaching and simplify your workflow with ready-to-use tools and expert assistance.

Macmillan offers ready-made resources like diagnostics and study plans, writing assignments, and carefully vetted readings to save you time and enhance your teaching. Explore the instructor resources available for your course through a free Achieve sample course!

Stay on top of your class's progress with powerful analytics. With Achieve’s gradebook and reporting features you can track student performance, gain insights, and provide just-in-time support. With iClicker, get instant feedback on student understanding and adjust lessons in real-time to ensure no one falls behind.

Our team is here to help with tailored resources, training, demos, and best practices to meet your teaching goals. Need support? Schedule a demo or training anytime.

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LMS Integration

Sync Macmillan Learning tools with your LMS for easy access to assignments, grades, and course materials—all in one place.

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Inclusive Access

Provide all students with affordable, day-one access to digital course materials through your LMS.

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New Resources for Student Writers

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AI Literacy and Ethics Module

Give students the tools to think critically and ethically about AI. This module helps students understand what AI is, how it works, and how to use it responsibly in academic writing and research while strengthening ethical reasoning and informed decision-making.

Available in all English Achieve courses. Explore with a free Achieve sample course today!

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Expanded Content for Readers and Writers

Achieve for Readers and Writers, 3e now includes 30 new interactive modules with multimodal lessons that includes video, LearningCurve practice, and assessment. Plus, expanded coverage of reading strategies, research skills, and ethical AI use helps improve student engagement, increase student preparedness, and facilitate AI literacy.

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BBS: A Graphic Guide to AI

Students need clear, accessible ways to understand generative AI and its role in writing. This chapter-length graphic guide introduces what GenAI is and how to use it ethically and responsibly, combining rhetorical insight with comic-style storytelling that resonates with today’s students.

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