Resources to Meet the Needs of
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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.
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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
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Reading levels grades 2-5; Interest levels 2-8+ |
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- 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.
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Content 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
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Concept 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!
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Vocabulary Boosters: Science
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Grades 3-8+ |

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