168 Books! Levels A–Q
Level A–J
6 Non-fiction/Fiction Pairs
Level K–M
4 Non-fiction/Fiction Pairs
Level N–Q
3 Non-fiction/Fiction Pairs
84 pairs of Non-fiction/Fiction!
Each pair:
- Match 1 non-fiction and 1 fiction title on a theme
- Cover the same key concepts, vocabulary, and highfrequency words
- Have different sentence structures and text types
- Books are sequenced to build reading strategies—across the levels, there is a careful and systematic introduction of new phonics challenges
- The books cover Science, Social Studies, and Health topics
- Rich illustrations and stunning photographs reflect children’s lives, and extend their understanding of the world
- A wide range of text types develops reading comprehension and strategies
A Teaching Plan for Each Pair
Integrate comprehension, oral language, fluency, word work, vocabulary, writing, phonics, and phonological and phonemic awareness.
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
A systematic approach to the development of phonics and phonemic awareness.
High-Frequency Words
Introduced gradually and systematically, and revisited to build reader confidence.
Vocabulary
High-frequency and key content words are systematically introduced and constantly evisited to enable automatic word recognition. The unique system of paired books presents
the same vocabulary in different contexts.
Vocabulary Starters
(for Levels A and B Packs)
Accordion-style cards to promote discussion and vocabulary development • Illustrated with vivid photographs • Great for ELL • Can be read like a book or displayed as a word bank • Common themes such as transportation, farm and zoo animals, and families
Teaching Plans 1 per Book Pair
- Integrate comprehension, oral language, fluency, word work, vocabulary, phonics, and phonological and phonemic awareness
- Feature Before, During, and After Reading activities and a strong writing connection with multiple writing activities
- Link reading and writing
- Provide ELL support, key concepts, and curriculum links
- Include on-going informative assessment
- Focus the key concepts in both books with a synthesizing activity
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Scope and Sequence Charts
Levels A–B
Levels C–D
Levels E–F
Levels G–H
Assessment Charts
Levels A–B
Levels C–D
Levels E–F
Levels G–H
Phonics Charts
Levels A–B
Levels C–D
Levels E–F
Levels G–H