STL Catalog 2025

2025 Catalog

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About Our Company Steps to Literacy® is a family founded company comprised of a team of people who are passionate about books and dedicated to literacy. We care deeply about the impact our book selections and classroom library materials have on schools, teachers, and students. Our Mission is to partner with educators to ignite a passion for reading. In keeping with that mission: our team of Content Specialists are all former educators. The Content Specialists use their expertise to create libraries and custom book bundles based on curriculum, reading levels, genre, standards, and dozens of other customizable options. Our collective vision is to provide accessible and exciting books to children so they can explore the world, cultures and themselves through reading. We work with more than 200 publishers to ensure each collection is filled with high-interest and recently released titles that will encourage curiosity and a desire to read in every student.

Contents

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Exclusive Products

2-11

Language Arts

12-61

Reading Comprehension Strategies Reading and Writing Connectors

14 20 24 30 36 39 40 52 56 60

Focused Literacy

Take Home Reading Bags

Choice and Voice Striving Readers Genre Packs Popular Series

Essential Classroom Libraries Social Emotional Learning

Financial Literacy Collections

Packaging Options

Guided Reading

62-79

Pioneer Valley

63 68 70 74

Rigby

Red Rocket Readers

Multi-Publisher Collections

Specialty Collections

80-101

Classroom Library & Bookroom • All titles packed by GRL into complimentary plastic book bins • Each bin includes a label indicating title list and GRLs • Titles sorted alphabetically by GRL then title • Classroom libraries include 1 copy per title • Bookrooms include 6 copies per titles packed in bags and bins

Financial Literacy

82-87 88-95

Decodables

Pre-K

96 98

Family Engagement Bags | Title 1

Creative Reads

100

Diverse Perspectives

102-115

Kindergarten Fiction Classroom Library

Good Dog, Carl I Know Two Who Said Moo Quick As A Cricket Rosie’s Walk Spot Goes To The Farm The Runaway Bunny The Teddy Bears’ Picnic Lucy And Bob Mary Had A Little Lamb Rabbit’s Balloon Ride

Scaredy Cat

C C D

A Family Of Five

E E E E E E E E

Splat!

Brownie

Biographies

104 105 106 110 111 112

Bears, Bears, Everywhere

Cat And Dog

Gone Fishing D Pancakes, Crackers, And Pizza D The Clown D The Teddy Bear D We Are Playing D Ethan Out And About D A Day On The Farm E

Kitty Cat

Little Red Hen Makes Soup

Max Gets Ready Silly Clown Rabbit’s Party

Notable Diverse Literature Indigenous and Native Peoples Remarkable Women Favorite Diverse Characters

C C C

• Variety Pack includes 1 copy per title • Class Pack includes 6 copies per title Variety & Class Pack

Own Voices

Science

116-133

• Collection is packed in a singular resealable plastic bag • Variety Pack features label with title list and GRL on the front • Collection name/ISBN barcode is included on the top of the label • Titles sorted alphabetically by GRL then title

NGSS

116 130

STEAM

Social Studies

134-149

Spanish

150-191

Spanish Balanced Literacy Classroom

152 168 172 174 180

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Poetry Science

Social Studies

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Pack-N-Read®

Washable & Durable

Elastic Handle Pack-N-Read® Take-Home Book Packs

Exclusive Book Bins

Nylon water-repellent bags are perfect for taking home books, journals, or homework. Each bag features a Velcro ® closure, name tag holder and an elastic handle to stretch over the back of each student’s chair for easy storage. Washable and 1 year endurance guarantee.

Pack-N-Read® Sets BMT206 10” x 12” (Set of 5 bright colors) BMT611 11” x 13” (Set of 5 bright colors)

$28.30 $21.22 $29.35 $22.01

Available in 7 Colors! Single Book Bin $7.95 $5.96

BMT998 Set of 30 Replacement Name Cards $4.19

$3.14

Pack-N-Read® Singles (10"x12") $6.50 $4.88 each

BMT288 Red BMT248 Yellow BMT218 Green BMT268 Blue

BMT238 Purple

BMT200 Red BMT201 Green BMT202 Yellow

BMT203 Purple BMT204 Orange BMT205 Blue

BMT298 Orange BMT263 Bright Blue

Fits oversized picture books!

Our exclusive plastic storage bins are a teacher favorite and have been designed to meet the various needs of your classroom. They have a high back to prevent books from slipping out and are longer to allow for larger books or folders! Available in 7 colors. Tapered box measures 5" high in the front and 7.5" in the back. Exterior measurements are 10.5" L x 4" W. Interior measures 10" L x 3.5" W.*

Elastic handle stretches to store on the back of a chair

Velcro Closure

*Measurements are subject to change, see stepstoliteracy.com for current measurements. Supplies not included.

Phonics Kits Looking for Phonics Materials? Let us help you customize a Phonics Kit . Choose from a range of materials including: • Alphabet Student Match Cards • Magnetic letters • Double-sided Magnetic Dry Erase Board • Wikki Stix...and more.

Fits writing folders and journals!

A Teacher Must Have!

Deluxe 12" x 14"

Primary Colors Deluxe Pack-N-Read® Book Packs These deluxe 12” x 14” bags are perfect for taking home those larger books and journals. Each bag features a Velcro® closure, name tag holder, and elastic handle as well as a full width zipper storage pouch on the back for pencils, markers, and erasers. Sold as a set of 4, one of each primary color. Washable. BMT750 Primary Colors (Set of 4) $34.60 $25.95

Correction & Cover-up Tape

Self-adhesive white tape is ideal for covering parts of a paragraph, correcting errors in journals, or for use in interactive writing lessons. Each of the 2 widths is packaged in rolls of 700 inches. STL158 1”

(Back)

Wide Cover-up Tape $8.75 $6.56 STL159 1/3” Wide Cover-up Tape $7.65 $5.74

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Teaching Charts & Cards

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Chunk Series STL039 Chunk Teaching Chart $16.12 $12.09 STL012 Chunk Student Cards (Set of 6) $19.95 $14.96 STL053 Chunk Match Cards $16.12 $12.09

Introduce young learners to word families, initial consonant blends and digraphs. This knowledge helps students read and spell words with similar chunks to develop stronger literacy skills.

Jumbo Alphabet Floor Puzzle Grades K-1

Alphabet Lap Cards/Frieze Grades K-1 This set of 26 Alphabet Lap Cards (8.5" x 11") has many classroom uses. Pictures match the Alphabet Teaching Chart. Use for large group review, headers for sorting activities, word wall header cards or a colorful alphabet frieze. Bold letters and individual card design help create a classroom reference tool for letter identification, letter sound associations and handwriting guide. Printed on coated card stock for lasting durability. STL170 $23.95 $17.96

We took our popular Alphabet Teaching Chart and made it into a fabulous 3' x 2' giant floor puzzle. Students can practice the alphabet as they develop positional and fine motor skills using this puzzle. 24 colorful pieces are made of sturdy pressboard for long lasting use. STL122 $18.95 $14.21

Teaching Charts Grades K-3 Each chart focuses on phonics skills and features 29 colorful photographs that stimulate oral language. Charts are designed to aid children in associating everyday objects with specific blends, vowel and rime combinations. Large 18.5” x 23.5” format is ideal for many classroom activities.

Student Cards Grades K-3 8.5” x 11” student version of the teaching charts is the ideal reference for individual and small-group instruction. Useful for both school and home activities. Colorful cards are packaged in a set of 6. Includes teaching suggestions.

Match Cards Grades K-3 These sets of colorful cards is perfect for a variety of matching, sorting and phonics activities. Use them with the matching teaching chart, individually or purchase more than one set for assorted classroom activities. Cards measure 2.5” x 5.5” and are packaged in sets of 29.

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(STL384)

(STL390)

Vowel Series STL384 Vowel Teaching Chart $16.12 $12.09 STL390 Vowel Student Cards (Set of 6) $19.95 $14.96 STL387 Vowel Match Cards $19.95 $12.09

Help students master tricky vowel patterns and build fluency with sounds. Understanding vowels is an important step in the development of reading and writing skills.

STL022

STL005

STL046

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(STL386)

Alphabet Teaching Chart and Student Cards STL022 Alphabet Teaching Chart (18.5" x 23.5") $16.12 $12.09 STL005 Student Alphabet Cards (8.5" x 11") (Set of 6) $16.12 $12.09 STL046 Alphabet Match Cards (2.5" x 5.5") (Set of 26) $16.12 $12.09

We designed this colorful 18.5" x 23.5" alphabet chart with crisp, clear photographs easily recognized by children. Our sturdy chart has received rave reviews as the perfect teaching tool for daily alphabet/ phonics and phonemic awareness study. Student Alphabet Cards (STL005) which measure 8.5" x 11", are a smaller version of the large chart and are a perfect companion for small-group instruction.

Rime Series STL385 Rime Teaching Chart $16.12 $12.09 STL393 Rime Student Cards (Set of 6) $16.12 $12.09 STL386 Rime Match Cards $19.95 $14.96

Help students with word study by identifying rimes and spelling patterns. The ability to identify onsets and rimes will improve reading skills in young learners.

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Dry-Erase Markers with Built-In Eraser Teachers and students alike love our exclusive dry-erase markers with a built-in eraser on the cap! The soft grip ensures a comfortable writing experience for students. Developed with the highest quality control for low odor and nontoxic ink. Conforms to ASTM D-4236 standards. Marker available in black only. Sold in sets of 12 of either fine or wide tip. * Features Include: • Contains 12 Markers • Long Lasting

Conforms to ASTM D-4236 standards

Desktop Word Walls™ Sets of 30 Teachers continue to proclaim this invaluable learning tool as one of the “best student resources” they provide in their classrooms. Designed to complement your Word Wall or provide a stand-alone desktop reference for students, each Desktop Word Wall is printed on coated card stock and available in four different formats to match students’ developmental levels. Each set contains a different collection of high frequency and linking words in addition to number lines, frequently used reference words such as days of the week, months and number words. Cards measure 18” x 5” to fit neatly at the top of each child’s desk. Clear tape sold below provides lasting protection for daily student use.

Available in Both Fine and Wide Tip!

Fine Tip MKR000 $20.85 $15.64

Wide Tip MKR111 $20.85 $15.64

• Low Odor Non-Toxic • Fine Tip or Wide Tip • Built-In Eraser • Soft, Cushioned Grip

Teacher Favorite!

Best Seller!

Emergent Grades K-1 Contains 110 words,

numerals 1-20, shape and color words, and left and right directional cues. STL572 $17.27 $12.95

Dry-Erase Boards Our dry-erase boards have proven popular with classroom teachers because of the high quality construction and beveled edges. Choose one of the popular sizes to meet your needs. Boards are not magnetic.

Upper Emergent Grades 1-2 Contains 200 high frequency, linking words, numerals 1-40, shape and color words, number words 1-14 and the

Two- Sided

9" x 12" Most Popular

6" x 9" Practice

days of the week. STL003 $17.27

$12.95

Lined Fluent Dry-Erase Board Our two-sided fluent board is perfect for more independent writers. The 9” x 12” board has 6 sets of numbered ruled lines with a blank dry-erase surface on the other side. Exclusive Steps To Literacy design. STL738 Fluent (Single) $12.95 $9.71

Lined Emergent Dry-Erase Board 9” x 12” two-sided primary board has 4 sets of primary lines on one side and a blank dry-erase surface on the other. Includes alphabet reference along the top with directional arrows in left margin. STL739 Emergent (Single) $12.95 $9.71

STL009 9” x 12” Single WTG017 6” x 9” Single $3.95 $2.96 WTG018 6” x 9” (Set of 10) $31.95 $23.96 $5.95 $4.46

Fluent Grade 2-3

Contains 213 high frequency, linking words, numerals 1-50, days of the week, months and 8 each of homophones

Felt Erasers Our marker board erasers are designed with a felt wiping surface. Available in 2 sizes. STL034 Small 1.5“ x 4” Single Eraser $2.26 $1.69 STL197 Large 2” x 5” Single Eraser $4.00 $3.00

Hand Held Dry-Erase Boards Perfect for quick classroom assessments and interactive games, this paddle-shaped dry-erase board fits perfectly into students’ hands. One side is ruled for writing with a red base line and the other side is blank. Use with dry-erase markers and erasers. TEA099 Set of 2 $10.95 $8.21

and contractions. STL576 $17.27

$12.95

Teacher Favorite!

Fluent Plus Grades 3+

Best Seller!

Contains 230 high frequency linking words, homophones, plurals and contractions. STL611 $17.27 $12.95

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10.5" x 9" Writing Surface

Double-Sided Magnetic Dry-Erase Board Classroom Kit Our magnetic dry-erase boards, with two high-quality magnetic surfaces, are a classroom staple. These boards feature one side with primary lines for alphabet and sentence work, and one blank side allowing for a range of activities. Lightweight, durable, and dual-sided construction make this a versatile classroom tool. *Kit comes packed in a convenient carrying case MAG600 6 boards, 6 erasers, 6 markers* $75.02 $56.27 Magnetic Double-Sided Dry-Erase Board: Single This wipe-clean magnetic board is ready to be used, cleaned, and used again. Perfect for individual learning or for a group demonstration, these boards will help your lessons be an interactive experience. MAG643S $9.89 $7.42

Dual-Sided Magnetic Surfaces

216-Piece Classroom Magnetic Alphabet Set

Letters-To-Go Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit

Our exclusive 216 piece classroom set provides enough magnetic letters to meet the daily needs of both small-group and individual instruction. Set includes 144 colorful lowercase, 72 uppercase letters plus extra vowels. Letters are 1.25” high. Packaged in handy plastic container. * STL691 Set of 216 $39.22 $29.42

Our giant letter kit makes individual, large-group letter and word lessons a snap. This handy kit includes 216 case magnetic letters plus a sturdy 24 compartment letter storage box with reinforced snap closures. Plastic letters feature red vowels and measure 1.25” tall. * MAG252 $75.02 $56.27

*Includes Fine Tip Dry-Erase Markers

Multicolored Economical Magnetic Letters Multicolored magnetic letters are an extremely versatile classroom resource. Student-size letters can be used on individual boards for a variety of word building activities. Student-size letters are 1.25” tall and come 36 letters per set or in an added value class pack of 864 letters. *

Student-Size Red Vowels & Blue Consonants Red and blue magnetic letters help children easily distinguish between consonants and vowels. Available in student size sets of 36 letters. Letters measure 1.25” tall. *

(Top Detail Enlarged for Clarity) Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff

(Primary lines enlarged for detail)

Double Sided, Magnetic & Dry-Erase Table-Top Easel Perfect for students or teachers, this magnetic, dry-erase, table-top easel is a versatile classroom necessity. This works great as a demonstration tool when used in conjunction with our student-size boards which feature the same great dual surfaces in a larger 12” x 16” surface. Features quick-change leg stands allowing both sides to be utilized as a table-top easel. Rubber stoppers prevent the board from sliding during use. MAG470 Table-Top Easel $25.95 $19.46

Quick Change Leg Stands

(Set of 36 or Class Pack of 864) STL627 Uppercase Set of 36 MAG121 Lowercase Set of 36

(Set of 36 or Value Set of 108) STL776 Uppercase Set of 36 $11.50 $8.63

$10.34 $10.34

$7.76 $7.76

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Magnetic-Paper Boards Let each child have their own magnetic board during word lessons with this economical solution to more expensive magnetic boards. Magnetic-paper boards are flexible, thin and lightweight. Boards measure 10” x 12” and are magnetic and dry-erase on both sides. MAG037 Single $6.88 $5.16

Get to Know Me Graphic Organizer Journals Grades K-3 Get to Know Me Graphic Organizer Journals are a great way to start off the school year! The Journals are composed of seven or more types of graphic organizers and can be used to learn about your students while assessing their knowledge and ability to understand and complete graphic organizers. The inside front cover of both Journals feature a Quick Reference Page providing all of the important information on each student such as their photo, allergies, emergency contact information, and method of transportation home. Each Journal is 14 pages. Sold as set of 30. 9781620389928 Grades K-1 $23.05 $17.29 9781620389935 Grades 2-3 $23.05 $17.29

Magnetic Letter Tray (Set of 6) A practical way to give each child an inexpensive magnetic surface for sorting magnetic letters and spelling/word activities. The measurements of the tray are 8.25" x 9.75" with a raised and rounded rim to prevent letters from spilling. Set of 6. (Letters sold separately). STL265 Set of 6 $21.95 $16.46

Quick Reference Page on the Inside Front Cover of every K-1 & 2-3 Journal

Grades 2-3

Grades K-1

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Enhance student comprehension of literature in a meaningful way with our exclusive Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Journals. Through the use of helpful prompts, students are encouraged to provide thoughtful responses to text. Fiction Journals emphasize creative thinking for after reading responses while Nonfiction Journals provide an inquisitive format to stimulate readers before, during and after reading. Intended for use in grades 1-4. Journals are 47 pages (space for 23 entries). Sold in sets of 10. Reading Journals Fiction & Nonfiction Grades 1-4

Blank Student Writing Journals Grades K-1 The heavyweight unlined white drawing paper in our 8.5” L x 11” W spiral-bound writing journal was designed for use with permanent markers. Our journals are constructed with extra heavy front and back covers to stand up to daily student use. The front cover has an engaging graphic with a place for the student’s name. 200 pages, 100 sheets.

STL077 Single $21.95 $16.46

Sheets 100

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Sets of 10 9781620389942 Fiction

read

under

$20.74

$15.56 $15.56

red ride

9781620389959 Nonfiction $20.74

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Response Book Grades 1+ Encourage student feedback with our exclusive Response Book. Inexpensive, yet high quality paper with a flexible, soft cover often preferred by teachers and students. Measures 7” W x 8.5” H and .425” ruled. High frequency words printed on the back cover. WTG185 96 pages $4.95 $3.71

A Book Log for easy review and assessment of student reading materials is in every Fiction & Nonfiction Journal

Gratitude Journals and Sets

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Kid's Gratitude Journals WTG190 Kid's Gratitude Journal (6x9") $5.32 $3.99 WTG191 Kid's Gratitude Journal (Set of 12) $53.31 $39.99

Teen's Gratitude Journals WTG192 Teen's Gratitude Journal (6x9") $5.31 $3.99 WTG193 Teen's Gratitude Journal (6x9") (Pack of 12) $46.99 $39.99

When a child is developing their awareness of the world, a lot of times it is done through art and crafts. This kit provides hours of creativity and guidance for a child or elementary classroom. With 7 different activities, from journaling to bracelet making to painting, the sky is the limit on letting an imagination run free. The kits contains: • Gratitude Garland (individual or collaborative activity) • Imagine Your Own Superhero Poster - makes 24 • "Be You" Stretch Bracelet - makes 50 • Favorite Thing Canvas Painting - makes 24 • "I Am" Collage Poster w/Positive Personality Traits - makes 24 • "I Am Grateful For" Fabric Wall Hanging/Quilt (collaborative activity) • Color-Your-Own Gratitude Journal (with daily prompts) - 24 journals * WTG195 TExpress YourSELF! 7 Therapeutic Art Activities (24 Sets) $ 333.23 $249.99 Express YourSELF! 7 Therapeutic Art Activities - (24 Sets)

Fiction Reading Journal Grades 1-4 Each two page spread features sections for: • Title, Author and Genre Identification

Nonfiction Reading Journal Grades 1-4 Each two page spread features sections for: • Title, Author and Genre Identification • (KWL) K now, W ant to Know, L earn: Stimulate prior knowledge and

• Setting & Summary: Support the 5W’s (Who, What, Where, When, Why) • Connection: Support relational thinking for a deeper understanding of text • Main Character Graphic Organizer: Includes space for visual and written feedback • New or Interesting Word: Encourage and reinforce vocabulary 9781620389942 Fiction Journals (Set of 10) $20.74 $15.56

encourage inquisitive thinking • Identification of text features

• Interesting fact and follow up question on topic • “Primary” and “secondary” source investigation 9781620389959 Nonfiction Journals (Set of 10) $20.74 $15.56

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Language Arts

Reading Comprehension Strategies Reading and Writing Connectors

pg 14 pg 20

Language Arts At Steps to Literacy our goal is to help cultivate a student’s love for reading. Teachers utilize independent reading strategies to encourage a student’s curiosity and to scaffold them to new reading abilities. Our Language Arts collections are curated to showcase new, exciting, and diverse books with interesting stories and powerful visuals. We encourage all students have a voice and a choice in the books that they read. Our libraries and collections are built to entice students to learn more about themselves and the world they live in. We have a variety of K-5 collections for students to choose from when it comes to independent reading including — Biographies, Mysteries, Poetry, Popular Series, and more!

Focused Literacy Libraries pg 24 • Dig into literature fundamentals for K-5 using our libraries of focused sets for characterization, plot, setting, theme, and nonfiction text features. A mix of read aloud and independent reading titles allow teachers to confidently introduce a concept and have students continue the learning experience while they read on their own. Take Home Reading Bags pg 30 Choice & Voice pg 36 Striving Readers pg 39 • Keep your striving readers engaged through high interest titles at an accessible reading level in this below-level reading collection. • Graphic novels, a popular and accessible genre for striving readers, are (included/available) in this customizable collection. Genre Packs pg 40 Readers will delight in the opportunity to explore these Genre Packs, which include a variety of classics, new titles, and favorite stories. These high-interest and fun collections highlight literature with features that help readers clearly distinguish between genres. • Collections are built with a bell curve to include below, on, and above grade level GRLs for each grade. Popular Series pg 52 • Popular series for grades K-5 include Steps To Literacy’s bestselling, notable, and newly published series collections. • Quantity of titles for each variety pack will vary depending on series and availability. Essential Classroom Libraries pg 56 Social Emotional Learning pg 60

Each collection is carefully curated by our certified educators and organized by guided reading levels.

• Variety Pack includes 1 copy per title • Collection is packed in a singular resealable plastic bag • Variety Pack features label with title list and GRL on the front • Collection name/ISBN barcode is included on the top of the label • Titles sorted alphabetically by GRL then title Specialized Packaging: Variety Packs

Activating and Connecting to Background Knowledge Grade 1

Level Title P

Alfred the Curious

Dr. MacTavish's Creature

Labels include titles and GRLS!

Queen of the Pool Snowboarding Diary

The Falcon

Yo-Yos

Super-tuned!

The Bicycle Book

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Language Arts Reading Comprehension Strategies

Reading Comprehension Strategies • Reading comprehension strategies are essential for students to become active and purposeful readers. • Our carefully curated picture books allow teachers to model targeted strategies while maintaining student engagement. • Included are a mix of new favorites, beloved classics, familiar illustrators, and award-winners to provide range and balance within a collection.

Language Arts | Reading Comprehension Strategies Every collection contains titles that excel in modeling comprehension strategies

Activating & Connecting to Background Knowledge All new knowledge must pass through the lens of previous experiences in order for meaningful connections to be made. Students can build upon their prior knowledge by making three different connections: Text-to-Self: Create webs of connections between personal experience and the themes, subjects, and ideas from a text. Text-to-Text: Compare and contrast subjects and themes between multiple texts. Text-to-World: Take concepts from the text and connect them to the outside world by relating to past, present, and future experiences.

Soon, they were inseparable. Their bond remains very strong to this day. They swim together, eat together, drink together, and sleep next to each other. They rub noses.

Questioning Formulating questions about a text requires a student’s curiosity and comprehension. Questioning and searching a text for answers develops an engaging and interactive way to obtain a deeper understanding of new information. Creating an atmosphere of ongoing dialogue and questioning encourages students to analyze and critique the texts they encounter .

Visualizing Readers create mental images with imagined sensory perception during and after they engage with a text. From vivid, descriptive passages to wordless adventures, students can assign certain pictures, emotions, or ideas to stories they read.

The uptown A Rattles past 110th Street Unreal to real Relaxing the soul

His hat had slipped, his arms drooped down, he really looked a fright— it made me start to wonder: What do snowmen do at night?

Summarizing & Synthesizing Although summarizing and synthesizing are two different strategies, they go hand in hand in processing information after engaging with a text. Summarizing is the process of concisely restating the main ideas of a text in one’s own words. Synthesizing requires students to build upon their background knowledge by connecting newly obtained information to what they already know in order to deepen one’s understanding of a text .

Inferring Many thoughts in a text are implicit, not explicit, and it is up to the reader to read between the lines to ascertain the author’s implied meanings. Scaffolding students in finding visual and context clues, thinking outside the text, and looking back on prior knowledge will facilitate students’ abilities to infer the meaning of new words or ideas.

Finally she couldn’t resist any longer. When Bellini was gone, she jumped up on the wire to try it herself. Her arms flailed like windmills.

Isn’t this a strange moss colored rock?

Determining Importance of Text Students are bombarded with information from hundreds of sources each day and they must decipher whether the information is relevant, interesting, or important. Many texts, specifically nonfiction, can be difficult to decode with multiple descriptive paragraphs on a page. Finding the essential information in a text that pertains to understanding a subject, versus information that is supplementary to the subject, is a crucial strategy in having students transition from trade books to textbooks.

The first day of summer, called the summer solstice, has more daylight hours than any other day of the year, making it the longest day.

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Language Arts

Reading Comprehension Strategies | Grades K-1

Reading Comprehension Strategies | Grades 2-3

Kindergarten

Language Arts | Reading Comprehension Strategies Summarizing & Synthesizing

Second Grade TS = Text-To-Self TT = Text-To-Text TW = Text-To-World

TS = Text-To-Self TT = Text-To-Text TW = Text-To-World

Activating and Connecting to Background Knowledge A Sick Day For Amos McGee TS (HC) Corduroy TT No, David!(HC) TS

Determining Importance of Text NF An Egg Is Quiet NF Clouds Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse (HC) NF Plant Secrets NF Surprising Sharks Inch by Inch Rosie's Walk The Bear Ate Your Sandwich (HC) The Tiny Seed Summarizing and Synthesizing Charlie and the Caterpillar Inferring NF Animals Black and White I Went Walking I'm a Frog Wave NF What Do You Do With A Tail Like This?

Activating and Connecting to Background Knowledge Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible... TS Amazing Grace TT Chrysanthemum TS NF Down, Down, Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea TW Leon and Bob TT NF The Story Of Ruby Bridges TW Questioning Amelia Bedelia Brave Irene Doctor De Soto Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty Visualizing Dream Weaver (HC) NF Hurricane (HC) In November The Biggest House in the World Puddles

Inferring

Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock My Lucky Day Plantzilla Six Dinner Sid Tops and Bottoms (HC) Summarizing and Synthesizing City Green (HC) Joseph Had A Little Overcoat (HC) Little Beauty Mirette On The High Wire NF The Big Blue Whale

Planting a Rainbow TW Where’s My Teddy? TT

There once was a duck who had the bad luck to live with a lazy old farmer.

Finally she couldn’t resist any longer. When Bellini was gone, she jumped up on the wire to try it herself. Her arms flailed like windmills.

Questioning Blue Sea

Questioning

Caps For Sale Farmer Duck

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie (HC) Sylvester And The Magic Pebble

Visualizing

Determining Importance of Text

Close Your Eyes NF Color Me A Rhyme Good Dog Carl Old Black Fly

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs Going Home

The Empty Pot The Gardener The Old Woman Who ...

The Napping House (HC)

Activating and Connecting to Background Knowledge

Visualizing

Inferring

Activating and Connecting to Background Knowledge

Inferring

Questioning

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Reading and Writing Connectors

Kindergarten

ALL SELECTIONS ARE DURABLE HARDCOVERS

Grade K Writing Prompt Guide

Book Titles Busy Builders, Busy Week! First Day at Zoo School I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! Kay Kay’s Alphabet Safari Never Follow a Dinosaur

BUSY BUILDERS, BUSY WEEK! Review days of the week in this rhyming tale of friends constructing a new playground. Writing Connection (Creative): Challenge students to draw/write about their fantasy playground. FIRST DAY AT ZOO SCHOOL Analyze the anxiety associated with the first day of school and how friends can ease the worry with Alfred and Amanda. Writing Connection (Opinion): Prompt learners to draw and write their opinions about feelings on the first day of school.

OVER THE OCEAN Imagination takes over in this tale that investigates the idea of what’s over the ocean. Writing Connection (Persuasive): Prompt children to persuade a friend that any season except summer is the best time to visit the ocean. PLANET KINDERGARTEN Reflect on the year thus far with this sci-fi tale that encapsulates the excitement of Kindergarten. Writing Connection (Persuasive): Children should persuade a friend that their favorite subject in school is the best .

Over the Ocean

Planet Kindergarten

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I AIN’T GONNA PAINT NO MORE! Dig into rhythm and rhyme with a child that can’t contain his creativity or stop painting! Writing Connection (Creative): Inspire students to write an original song that rhymes.

SCOUT Friends helping each other leads to a fun discovery. Writing Connection (Narrative): Children should write/draw a narrative story about an adventure with a friend.

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SIDE BY SIDE Delve into friendship and companionship with two lonely animals that come together. Writing Connection (Narrative): Guide students into drawing and writing about a new friend that they’ve made.

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KAY KAY’S ALPHABET SAFARI Review the alphabet and discover African animals in this inspiring true story. Writing Connection (Opinion): Students select their favorite animal and share their opinion about what makes it so special.

NEVER FOLLOW A DINOSAUR Jump into mystery and follow the footprints of an unknown animal. Writing Connection (Creative):

WALTER’S WONDERFUL WEB Review shapes and model perseverance through this story of a spider that builds his web in different ways. Writing Connection (Narrative): Encourage learners to draw/write about the shapes they can find in their home.

Encourage the class to pretend they found mysterious footprints and to write/draw about an imaginary animal that made them.

Writing Connection ( Informative ) : Encourage learners to draw/write about the shapes they can find in their home. Summary: Review shapes and model perseverance through this story of a spider that builds his web in different ways. Walter’s Wonderful Web

Whoosh! Whoosh! went the wind, and it blew that web away, too!

Perhaps my webs should be more round, thought Walter.

ALL SELECTIONS ARE DURABLE HARDCOVERS First Grade

Grade 1 Writing Prompt Guide

A VISITOR FOR BEAR Feelings often change as they do in this story of persistence and friendship. Writing Connection (Persuasive): Prompt the class to pretend they have visited someone’s home unexpectedly and now they must convince the person to let them stay. ISLANDBORN Watch a neighborhood come to life as a little girl learns of her island roots. Writing Connection (Narrative): Inspire students to narrate a day in the life of their neighborhood.

HE’S BEEN A MONSTER ALL DAY A self-fulfilling prophecy leads to feeling lonely in this story about acting out. Writing Connection (Opinion): Students decide whether they believe the boy is a monster or a “good kid?”

Book Titles A Visitor for Bear

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HOME Take a tour of homes around the world and lead students into reflecting on their own homes. Writing Connection (Persuasive): Children write/draw ways to persuade their parents to move to their dream home.

Coyote Moon Duck! Rabbit!

Islandborn

The Most Magnificent Thing

The Great Big Book of Families He’s Been A Monster All Day

Someday

COYOTE MOON Follow a mother coyote on her nightly hunt as she tries to prevent her pups from going hungry. Writing Connection (Informative): Students compare and contrast the habits and habitats of carnivores and herbivores.

THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING Invention and determination are key qualities of a young girl that knows she is destined to make something great. Writing Connection (Creative): Learners draw and write about an original invention.

The Watermelon Seed

THE GREAT BIG BOOK OF FAMILIES Family diversity is embraced and celebrated in this informational text. Writing Connection (Informative): Encourage children to develop a written list of what makes their family special. DUCK! RABBIT! Explore the idea of perception through this great story that will have students debating over whether the pictured animal is a duck or a rabbit. Writing Connection (Opinion): Let children choose sides and write their opinion with support on whether the animal is a duck or a rabbit.

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THE WATERMELON SEED What happens when you face your fears? Writing Connection (Narrative): Children write/draw about a time they were brave.

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What are you talking about? Those are ears, silly.

See, there's his bill.

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Language Arts Reading and Writing Connectors | Grades 4-5

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Fourth Grade

Second Grade

Grade 2 Writing Prompt Guide

ALL SELECTIONS ARE DURABLE HARDCOVERS

Grade 4 Writing Prompt Guide

Book Titles And Tango Makes Three

14 COWS FOR AMERICA Dive into our global community and the support that is given and received in the face of tragedy. Writing Connection (Informative): Young scholars should reflect and write about a time they provided support for a family member or friend in need. BAD KITTY Dig into making good choices with this bad kitty that wants her way. Writing Connection (Narrative): Guide children in writing about a time they made a bad choice on purpose or by accident.

SAM & DAVE DIG A HOLE Sam and Dave are proof that spectacular things happen at unlikely times. Writing Connection (Persuasive): Guide students in writing about a time they were upset and what unexpected thing persuaded them to feel better.

ON LINDEN SQUARE A close-knit community comes together to have fun after a snowstorm. Writing Connection (Creative): The learners will place themselves in Linden Square and create their own snow adventure.

AND TANGO MAKES THREE Family diversity exists in all species, even penguins. Writing Connection (Narrative): Writers will explain what their family does that is “just right”.

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On Linden Square Papa’s Backpack They All Saw A Cat

Book Titles 14 Cows for America

Bear and Bird

ONE Bullies don’t stand a chance when the number one is around. Writing Connection (Persuasive): The class should write about how they would persuade a bully to be kind.

One

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BEAR AND BIRD Dive into an unlikely friendship between a bear and a bird and the bond that they share. Writing Connection (Persuasive): Prompt scholars to help Bear convince Bird not to travel south for the winter.

PAPA’S BACKPACK Explore how military members and their families cope during their times apart. Writing Connection (Opinion): Have students give their opinion about the best way to feel better when you’re upset.

The Voyageur’s Paddle

Bad Kitty

Sam & Dave Dig a Hole

Epossumondas

Skippyjon Jones

The Great Kapok Tree

What if Everybody Did That?

SKIPPYJON JONES Imagination takes over when you enter the closet of Skippyjon Jones. Writing Connection (Creative): Have students write an adventure where they have a secret identity.

EPOSSUMONDAS Understanding is difficult to achieve when thinking as literally as Epossumondas. Writing Connection (Narrative): Young scholars should write about a time they struggled to understand what someone wanted or needed from them .

Ferry Tail

Three Hens and a Peacock

DOZER’S RUN : A TRUE STORY OF A DOG AND HIS RACE

THEY ALL SAW A CAT Perception changes when a cat is seen through the eyes of people and other animals. Writing Connection (Persuasive): Students should persuade a character from the story that they are not actually seeing a cat.

Inspiration abounds when Dozer acciden- tally runs the Maryland Half Marathon. Writing Connection (Narrative): Pupils describe a time when seeing another person acting kind inspired them to do the same.

Interrupting Chicken

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THREE HENS AND A PEACOCK Explore the feelings of envy and jealousy when three hens and a peacock switch roles at the farm. Writing Connection (Opinion): Prompt the class to write about a time they formed an opinion about someone else and whether or not they wanted to be like that person.

FERRY TAIL Sometimes feeling under appreciated can lead to a big decision. Writing Connection (Opinion): Pupils should form an opinion about running away and write about if they ever thought of doing it. INTERRUPTING CHICKEN Examine good manners with a chicken that can’t help but interrupt. Writing Connection (Creative): Instruct the class to write creatively about a time they interrupted someone/something and shouldn’t have.

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THE VOYAGEUR’S PADDLE Travel back in time and delve into the adventures of French tradesmen. Writing Connection (Opinion): Writers de- fend what they think is the most dangerous part of being a voyager.

THE DAY THE CRAYONS CAME HOME Homecomings can be bitter or bittersweet for the crayons that return to Duncan. Writing Connection (Creative): Pick one color crayon who will not return home and create a new adventure for it.

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WHO’S IN MY FAMILY? ALL ABOUT OUR FAMILIES Lead your learners to imagine families comprised off all kinds of people. Writing Connection (Informative): Children should compare and contrast their family to a family of a classmate.

THE GREAT KAPOK TREE The power of persuasion; All trees serve an equally important role, no matter where they are located, and that everyone should think more carefully about cutting them down or abusing them. Writing Connection (Informative): Writers describe an environment that is different from where they live. Give specific details of those differences.

WHAT IF EVERYBODY DID THAT? Analyze poor choices and their potential effect when done on a larger scale. Writing Connection (Informative): Students will investigate the impact littering has on the world.

Duncan was sad to learn of all the crayons he’d lost, forgotten, broken or neglected over the years. So he ran around gathering them up.

Red rolled up to One . “Stop laughing!” he told him. But One stood up straight like an arrow and said “No.”

Summary: Homecomings can be bitter or bittersweet for the crayons that return to Duncan. Writing Connection ( Creative ) : Pick one color crayon who will not return home and create a new adventure for it. The Day the Crayons Came Home

Summary: Bullies don’t stand a chance when the number one is around. Writing Connection ( Persuasive ) : The class should write about how they would persuade a bully to be kind. One

Red was mad, but One wouldn’t budge. So Red rolled away.

Grade 3 Writing Prompt Guide

Third Grade

Fifth Grade

Grade 5 Writing Prompt Guide

THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT Activate empathy when you read why the crayons quit. Writing Connection (Opinion): Have students express their opinion of whether or not they believe quitting is the right or wrong thing to do.

THE PAPERBOY Experience an important job that’s done while the world sleeps. Writing Connection (Narrative): The class should write about a job that would make them feel important.

ROUND TRIP Perception is turned upside down in this round trip journey. Writing Connection (Informative): Learners explain how their perception of something important has changed over time.

AND THEN IT’S SPRING Science and determination come together when a stubborn garden refuses to grow. Writing Connection (Informative): Learners will explore the elements needed for growing a garden and tell what would happen if one of those elements was missing.

ALL SELECTIONS ARE DURABLE HARDCOVERS

WILLOW Characters portray acts of kindness through self-expression. Writing Connection (Narrative): Direct children to write about a time they positively influenced someone’s life. SPAGHETTI IN A HOT DOG BUN Empowers children to always do the right thing and be proud of themselves, even when they are faced with someone as challenging as Ralph. Writing Connection (Persuasive): Lead young scholars in writing about a time they felt different or strange and what persuaded them to feel better. ZEN SHORTS Three ancient zen tales focusing on the value of material goods, boundaries of good and bad, and the repercussions of holding onto frustration. Writing Connection (Informative): What is the greatest lesson the class has learned through a tale and what information they took from it? ZERO As budding young readers learn about numbers and counting, they are also introduced to accepting different body types, developing social skills as well as character, and learning what it means to find value in yourself and in others. Writing Connection (Persuasive): Ask students if they have ever felt alone or different and what persuaded them to feel better.

FINNEGAN AND FOX : THE TEN-FOOT COP Helping the community takes on a new face in this informational tale. Writing Connection (Informative): Have the class write about a good thing they’ve done or would like to do for their community. I WISH YOU MORE Celebrating life’s joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement, and observing the wonder of everyday moments through wishful thinking. Writing Connection (Opinion): The class will form an opinion about something they wish would happen to the world. THE INVISIBLE BOY Explore how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish. Writing Connection (Creative): Children will creatively write about a time when someone did something nice for them or vice versa. NIGHTSONG Enhance your senses with Chiro as he experiences his first solo flight. Writing Connection (Creative): Instruct students to be creative when writing about what it would be like to lose one of their five senses and how they would accommodate for that lost sense .

Book Titles And Then It’s Spring

Book Titles The Day the Crayons Quit

BERNIDA Adventure and tradition come together when a boy races his grandfather’s sailboat. Writing Connection (Narrative): Have students recount an adventure they have taken.

SCHOOL’S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Explore personification when School has his first day of classes. Writing Connection (Creative): Let stu- dents pretend that a building in their town has come to life. What would the buildings day be like?

Round Trip

The Paperboy Finnegan and Fox: The Ten-Foot Cop Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun I Wish You More Willow The Invisible Boy Zen Shorts Nightsong Zero

Bernida

School’s First Day of School

Freedom Summer No Pirates Allowed

The Three Questions Under the Same Sun

THE OTHER SIDE Analyze diversity and acceptance with two girls that aren’t concerned with color. Writing Connection (Persuasive): Write a persuasive piece and convince your parents to allow you to do something they normally would say no to. NO PIRATES ALLOWED Creative language and a love for reading shine through with Pete and Library Lou. Writing Connection (Opinion): Write about a belonging in your house that is important to you and convince a classmate they should value the item in the same way. FREEDOM SUMMER Travel back in time and probe into a community where segregation is still prominent. Writing Connection (Narrative): Let learners write about a time someone was being left out and how they included that person.

THE THREE QUESTIONS Examine choices with Nikolai as he searches for understanding. Writing Connection (Creative): Writers will pick an animal and tell the story of a lesson it would teach.

The Other Side

What Do You Do With an Idea?

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UNDER THE SAME SUN Observe different ways of life in this story of a Tanzanian family. Writing Connection (Opinion): Scholars will pick a holiday they feel is the most fun.

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WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA? Creativity runs wild when a boy learns how to foster his idea. Writing Connection (Persuasive): Prompt learners to convince others that an idea they have is a good one.

We saw fireworks and stopped to watch.

Summary: Celebrating life’s joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement, and observing the wonder of everyday moments through wishful thinking. Writing Connection ( Opinion ) : The class will form an opinion about something they wish would happen to the world. I Wish You More

Round Trip

Summary: Perception is turned upside down in this round trip journey. Writing Connection ( Informative ) : Learners explain how their perception of something important has changed over time.

I wish you more give than take.

We followed the shore past marshy inlets.

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