About the collections
Scholastic S.P.A.R.K. is an instructional book collection for Grades 3–5 that combines choice and accountability to build stamina and lasting reading habits.
Collection features
These collections are designed to:
- Fuel Reading Habits: A proprietary Accountable Student Reading Framework establishes clear routines for student-powered reading.
- Spark Student Choice: Students choose from authentic trade books, including beloved top-selling series and a mix of genres.
- Ignite Purposeful Reading: Book-specific guides walk students through each text, making reading accountable and intentional.
Scholastic’s Proprietary Accountable Student Reading Framework
Set Up the Reading
(teacher-guided)
Teachers use clear guidance from the Teacher Handbook to establish simple procedures and expectations for students.
Structure the Reading
(student-managed)
Students direct their own reading using the text-based questions and instructions provided in their S.P.A.R.K Guides.
Review, Reinforce & Extend
(student-managed)
Students write about and reflect in their reading through creative after-reading activities included in their S.P.A.R.K Guides.
Components
Books
Highly engaging topics, characters, and storylines that appeal to every student. 4 copies of 16 books.
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Teacher’s Handbook
48 pages with clear practices, procedures, and tools to maximize reading time.
Student Guides
Title-specific booklets (25 copies each) make reading meaningful and manageable while keeping students on task.
Red Books Bins and Student Folders
Simple, organized book and resource storage.
Scholastic S.P.A.R.K. Samples
Teacher Handbook Sample
