When Ethan has to interview his grandfather for a school report, he gets to find out what sort of things are similar and different between childhood of today and childhood of years past. No television? No Internet? Even though many things are different today, Ethan learns that there are many things that were very similar. Readers will love this relatable conversation about a young boy's disbelief at lives of people in the past. Lovely illustrations support this dialogue-rich interview of what childhood was like so many years ago. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level K title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.
When Ethan has to interview his grandfather for a school report, he gets to find out what sort of things are similar and different between childhood of today and childhood of years past. No television? No Internet? Even though many things are different today, Ethan learns that there are many things that were very similar. Readers will love this relatable conversation about a young boy's disbelief at lives of people in the past. Lovely illustrations support this dialogue-rich interview of what childhood was like so many years ago. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title plus a lesson plan.
For ten years and in two classic books, Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell have described how to analyze the characteristics of texts and select just-right books to use for guided reading instruction. Now, for the first time, all of their thinking and research has been updated and brought together into Leveled Books, K-8 to form the ultimate guide to choosing and using books from kindergarten through middle school. Fountas and Pinnell take you through every aspect of leveled books, describing how to select and use them for different purposes in your literacy program and offering prototype descriptions of fiction and nonfiction books at each level. They share advice on: the role of leveled books in reading instruction, analyzing the characteristics of fiction and nonfiction texts, using benchmark books to assess instructional levels for guided reading, selecting books for both guided and independent reading, organizing high-quality classroom libraries, acquiring books and writing proposals to fund classroom-library purchases, creating a school book room. In addition, Fountas and Pinnell explain the leveling process in detail so that you can tentatively level any appropriate book that you want to use in your instruction. Best of all, Leveled Books, K-8 is one half of a new duo of resources that will change how you look at leveled books. Its companion-www.FountasandPinnellLeveledBooks.com-is a searchable and frequently updated website that includes more than 18,000 titles. With Leveled Books, K-8 you'll know how and why to choose books for your readers, and with www.FountasandPinnellLeveledBooks.com, you'll have the ideal tool at your fingertips for finding appropriate books for guided reading. Book jacket.
A comprehensive guide to helping all learners focus and reach their potential through brain-centered management and teaching strategies! Includes a full-color, innovative teaching poster with fascinating facts about the brain!
From two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo comes a story of discovering who you are — and deciding who you want to be. When Louisiana Elefante’s granny wakes her up in the middle of the night to tell her that the day of reckoning has arrived and they have to leave home immediately, Louisiana isn’t overly worried. After all, Granny has many middle-of-the-night ideas. But this time, things are different. This time, Granny intends for them never to return. Separated from her best friends, Raymie and Beverly, Louisiana struggles to oppose the winds of fate (and Granny) and find a way home. But as Louisiana’s life becomes entwined with the lives of the people of a small Georgia town — including a surly motel owner, a walrus-like minister, and a mysterious boy with a crow on his shoulder — she starts to worry that she is destined only for good-byes. (Which could be due to the curse on Louisiana's and Granny’s heads. But that is a story for another time.) Called “one of DiCamillo’s most singular and arresting creations” by The New York Times Book Review, the heartbreakingly irresistible Louisiana Elefante was introduced to readers in Raymie Nightingale — and now, with humor and tenderness, Kate DiCamillo returns to tell her story.
Learn about legendary winning streaks, inconceivable comebacks, and games that stretched over days with this high-interest nonfiction reader! This text builds critical literacy skills while students are engaged in reading about spectacular sports moments from history. Featuring TIME content, this purposefully leveled text was developed by Timothy Rasinski, a leading expert in reading research. The intriguing sidebars feature fun facts that challenge students to think more deeply about the topics and develop higher-order thinking. Informational text features include a table of contents, captions, bold font, an extensive glossary, and a detailed index to deepen understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Try It! culminating activity requires students to connect back to the text, and the Reader's Guide provides opportunities for additional language-development activities. Aligned with McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and state standards, this text readies students for college and career. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level U title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.
Readers will be "haunted" by this spooky, modern retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem, The Raven. For Heath, the worst part of a cross-country move is how much he misses his best friend, Lenore. That, and the strange raven who is always sitting outside the window of his bedroom! Readers will be captivated by this modern spin on an old classic that features vibrant illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text. Appealing to both reluctant and avid readers, students who enjoy suspenseful stories will not be able to put this one down. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.
Teachers facing the challenge of meeting the diverse reading needs of students will find the structure and tools they need in Jan Richardson's powerful approach to guided reading. Richardson has identified the essential components of an effective guided reading lesson: targeted assessments, data analysis that pinpoints specific strategies students need, and the use of guided writing to support the reading process. Each chapter contains planning sheets to help teachers analyze assessments in order to group students and select a teaching focus Includes detailed, ready-to-go lesson plans for all stages of reading: emergent, early, transitional, and fluent
There are millions of animals that call the ocean home. Some of these animals are in danger. Learn about marine animals that are at risk of becoming endangered and what people and activists like Jacques Cousteau have done to help. Readers will learn about the causes of endangered animals, including pollution and overfishing and learn steps they can do to help the conservation and preservation of these beautiful animals and sea life. Through vibrant images, informational text, stunning facts, a glossary of terms, and a list of additional resources, readers are sure to be engaged and inspired to help these animals in any way they can. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level S title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.
Lizzie is an inquisitive young girl who wants to be a pilot someday. As she finds out how much math, science, and research are needed to achieve this goal, Lizzie works harder than ever to learn as much as she can so that she can achieve her dream. She even studies the lives and accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, Sally Ride, and Bessie Coleman in order to find out how to become the best of the best. Throughout the book, readers will be intrigued by the fanciful illustrations while reading about a young girl who will stop at nothing to achieve her goal. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level L title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.
