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Special Education

ConceptLinks®: Science and Social Studies

Reading levels grades 2-5; Content grades 2-8+

  • Explicit, systematic instruction integrates reading strategies with relevant, standards-based science and social studies content.
  • Scaffolded lessons build background knowledge, academic vocabulary, oral language, and reading comprehension.
  • Differentiated Student Books and flexible lesson format meet diverse student needs.
  • Visual supports help all students master challenging concepts and academic vocabulary words.
  • ResourceLinks Website supports customized instruction and offers numerous reteaching opportunites.
  • Formal and informal assessments guide instruction and help teachers monitor students’ progress.
 
Correlated to State and National Standards


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A 33% improvement in Student Test Scores using ConceptLinks!

Proven Effective

  • In an independent efficacy study, students demonstrated statistically significant gains in vocabulary and reading comprehension.
  • On average, students’ test scores improved by 33%!

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Connect to Literacy

Reading levels grades 2-5; Interest levels 2-8+

Concept Boosters: Science

Teach 8 Essential Skill and Strategy Pairs!

  • Short, engaging nonfiction books provide explicit instruction in the skills and strategies needed for critical thinking and effective reading.
  • High-impact lessons help students connect targeted reading skills with reading strategies, language skills, graphic aids, and writing.
  • Student Books are ideal for introducing nonfiction text features.
  • Each topic is presented in four leveled Student Books to support differentiated instruction.
  • Each skill and strategy pair includes instruction and practice using a different graphic aid.
  • Student Books leveled using multiple scales, including Lexile™, Guided Reading, and DRA.
  • Ideal for summer school and extended day programs.


Content Literacy LibrariesContent Literacy Libraries

Reading levels grades 2-5, Guided reading levels J-V; Interest levels 2-8+

  • Leveled texts for guided and independent reading
  • Embedded reading comprehension strategies and language development
  • Text features to scaffold academic vocabulary
  • Audio CDs promote fluency and academic vocabulary development
  • Standards-based science and social studies content
  • Teacher’s Notes to support guided reading available online


Concept Boosters: ScienceConcept Boosters™: Science

Grades 3-8+

  • Visual minilessons help all students access challenging science concepts
  • Classroom discussion of concepts supports mastery of concepts and develops oral language and academic vocabulary
  • School site licenses available!


Vocabulary Boosters: Science

Grades 3-8+

Vocabulary Boosters: Science

  • Introduce and review academic vocabulary words and key concepts
  • Strong visual support for vocabulary development
  • Available for Life, Earth, Physical, and Newcomer Science