DECEMBER’S READING IN ENGLISH
GRADE 1
READING FOCUS: As they enjoy this month’s selections, first graders will learn more about animals they love. Families can encourage their readers to notice how various text features share information.
The Shark Book Written by Pamela Chanko Creativity & Curiosity
How big is the biggest shark in the world? Can a shark glow in the dark? This fascinating nonfiction book is designed for children and grown-ups to read together. It includes incredible photographs, plus two kinds of text: simple text for beginning readers to read or follow along with and more detailed text for adults to read aloud. This is a perfect book for an older family member and a first grader to curl up with and enjoy reading—side by side!
THE WORLD AROUND US
Imagination & Exploration
Be An Expert! ™ : Dinosaurs Written by Erin Kelly
Some were giant, some had feathers, and they all lived long ago. With this book, readers can become experts about dinosaurs! This exciting nonfiction book, perfect for first-grade readers, explores thrilling real- world topics with big, bright photos. This book features simple sentences children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges also included in this book.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH
New Worlds Reading Initiative Selections: December | 3
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