GUIDED READING RESOURCES Author’s Perspective 1 … · 1 Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Author’s Perspective

GUIDED READING RESOURCES

Author’s Perspective .......................................................................... 1

Author’s Purpose ............................................................................... 2

Cause and Effect ................................................................................ 3

Character and Plot.............................................................................. 5

Character and Setting ....................................................................... 7

Compare and Contrast ...................................................................... 9

Description ........................................................................................ 11

Draw Conclusions ............................................................................. 12

Fact and Opinion ............................................................................. 15

Main Idea and Details ...................................................................... 17

Make Inferences ............................................................................... 20

Persuasion.......................................................................................... 23

Plot and Setting ................................................................................. 24

Problem and Solution ...................................................................... 26

Sequence ............................................................................................ 29

Summarize ......................................................................................... 31

Theme ................................................................................................ 33

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Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Author’s Perspective.

Suggested Guided Reading Selections: Grade 5, Unit 3, Week 5

"Rita, the Storyteller"

This biographical selection from the Student Edition on pp. 352–353 is about Rita, a Meskwaki storyteller who looks forward to preserving the story of the code talkers of World War II.

The Unbreakable Code

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 354–369 is a work of historical fiction that tells how John, a young boy, learns about the Navajo code talkers from his Grandfather.

"Navajo Code Talkers: Five Cinquains"

These five poems from the Student Edition on pp. 372–373 offer original ways of telling about the Navajo code talkers of World War II.

On the Home Front

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about how people back in the United States helped support the troops who were fighting overseas during World War II. Versions are available for Approaching-Level, On-Level, and Beyond-Level readers.

Life at Home During World War II

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about how people back in the United States helped support the troops who were fighting overseas during World War II.

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Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Author’s Purpose.


"The Code Breakers"

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 182–183 tells the story of how James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.

These Robots Are Wild!

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 184–187 tells how scientists look to the natural world for ideas in building machines.

"Preventing Polio"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 188–189 tells about the efforts of Jonas Salk to find a vaccine for polio.

Discovering the Elements

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a scientific history of the elements. There are versions appropriate for On-Level, Approaching-Level, and Beyond-Level readers.

The Elements

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library tells the scientific history of the elements.

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Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Cause and Effect.


"A Move West"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 526–527 is a fictional letter from a young man to his sister as he begins a new life in Texas of 1844.

Valley of the Moon

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 528–541 is a work of historical fiction about a young girl, María Roslia, and her life on a ranch in 1845.

"The Settlement of the West"

This expository article from the Student Edition on pp. 544–547 offers a historical look at westward expansion in the early 1800s.

The Oregon Trail: Westward Ho!

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about early pioneers setting off to make a new start in the American West. Versions are available for Approaching-Level, On-Level, Beyond-Level, and ELL readers.

4Suggested Guided Reading Selections: Grade 5, Unit 5, Week 3

"The Healing Power of Plants", “Teaching ‘Earthkeeping,” and “The ‘Biodiversity’ Man”

This three articles from the Student Edition on pp. 580–581 profile three people whose love of nature has informed their scientific work in life.

A Historic Journey

This expository article from the Student Edition on pp. 582–585 tells about the explorers Lewis and Clark and how their discoveries contributed to the nation’s development.

"Designed by Nature"

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 586–587 tells how engineers looked to birds for ideas about flying machines.

Animal Observers

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about scientists who study animals by closely watching their behavior. There are versions appropriate for On-Level, Approaching-Level, and Beyond-Level readers.

Animal Watchers

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about scientists who study animals by closely watching their behavior.

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Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Character and Plot.


"The Talent Contest"

This realistic fiction piece from the Student Edition on pp. 656–657 is about a young boy named Danny who seeks help as he considers entering a talent contest.

Miss Alaineus

This fictional story from the Student Edition on pp. 658–677 tells about a young girl’s comical efforts to improve her vocabulary.

"The National Spelling Bee"

This nonfiction article from the Student Edition on pp. 680–683 tells about young David Tidmarsh and his victory at the 77th National Spelling Bee.

What’s the Buzz About the Geography Bee?

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about the different perceptions students have about a upcoming geography bee. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

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Nadia Gomez Sees the Light

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young girl named Nadia and her project for an upcoming science fair.

The Car Wash Chronicles

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a group of students who decide to hold a car wash. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

Nadia’s Project

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young girl named Nadia and her project for an upcoming science fair.

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Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Character and Setting.


"Lunch Counter Encounter"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 8–9 tells a story of two friends who learn a valuable lesson from a woman in a wheelchair.

Goin’ Someplace Special

This historical fiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 10–25 tells about Tricia Ann, a young woman who feels the effects of segregation in the 1940s or 50s.

"Through My Eyes"

This autobiographical article from the Student Edition on pp. 28–31 tells about Ruby Bridges, who was one of the first black students to attend an all-white school during desegregation.

The Way It Should Be

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a group of friends who challenge each other to a swimming competition. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

Gramma’s Garden

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young girl whose grandmother teaches her about the past.

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Sandy’s Song

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young girl with a talent for playing the piano. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

Dreaming of a Garden

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young girl whose grandmother teaches her about the past.


"The Best Fourth of July"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 486–487 is a letter home from a camper who is spending the summer at Camp Freedom.

Skunk Scout

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 488–505 is a piece of realistic fiction about Teddy, a Chinese boy from San Francisco who goes off an adventurous camping trip with his uncle and brother.

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Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Compare and Contrast.


"Tell It Like It Was," “Voices of the Past,” and “Tale of the Tigers”

These short articles from the Student Edition on pp. 310–311 offer three perspectives on the role of storytellers in society.

Tricky Tales

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 312–315 is an expository article that looks into trickster tales in the Native American culture.

"Talk About a Great Story"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 316–317 tells about teh National Storytelling Festival held each year in Tennessee.

Trickster Jack and the Three-Headed Giants

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about Jack, a young boy who must outwit two three-headed giants to save a kingdom’s trees. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

Tales of the Trickster Rabbit

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library contains two folk tales involving the cunning trickster, Rabbit.

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The Trickster Jackal

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library contains two stories that tell of Jackal’s efforts to trick other animals, first a hyena and then a tiger. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

The Trickster Rabbit

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library contains two folk tales involving the cunning trickster, Rabbit.

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Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Description.


"The Extreme Costs of Extreme Weather"

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 220–221 describes both the direct and indirect effects of bad weather.

Hurricanes

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 222–233 explains how hurricanes form and offers some historical insight into some of the most extreme storms.

"Suspense"

This poem from the Student Edition on pp. 236–237 describes a storm in a desert using vivid and colorful details.

Weather Extremes

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about various forms of extraordinary and sometimes dangerous weather. Versions are available for all levels of readers.

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Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Draw Conclusions.


"Letters from the Revolution"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 98–99 contains letters between two family members on opposite side of the ocean during the Revolutionary War.

Sleds on Boston Common

This historical fiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 100–117 tells about a boy named Henry and his father in the days leading up to the American Revolution.

"Paul Revere’s Ride"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 120–123 is about the historic midnight ride of the Boston silversmith to warn the New England colonists of an impending attack.

The Shot Heard Around the World

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about the beginning moments of the Colonies’ fight for independence from Great Britain. Versions are available for Approaching-Level, On-Level, and Beyond-Level readers.

The American Revolution Begins!

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about the beginning moments of the Colonies’ fight for independence from Great Britain.

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"Who Says Robots Can’t Think?"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 452–453 is a humorous story about life in the future.

Zathura

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 454–475 is a story about what happens when Walter and Danny, two brothers, play a game of space adventure that begins to mix fantasy with reality.

"Observing the Night Sky"

This expository selection from the Student Edition on pp. 478–481 looks at astronomy from a historical perspective.

Return to Planet Weird

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a fantasy story about the strange things taking placing on a planet following a meteor shower. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

Me, Robot?

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a fantasy story about what happens when robots come to resemble humans.

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The Terrariums

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young boy who learns valuable lessons about life in a terrarium. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

The Prize

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a fantasy story about what happens when robots come to resemble humans.

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Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Fact and Opinion.


"The Science of Hot-Air Balloons"

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 194–195 explains how and why hot-air balloons are able to fly.

Up in the Air: The Story of Balloon Flight

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 196–211 depicts important moments in the history of hot-air balloon development.

Sky Watchers

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library tells about people who study objects in the sky, such as the moon and the stars. Versions are available for all levels of readers.


"Shark Attack," “A Friend Indeed,” and “Thanks, Brother”

These three articles from the Student Edition on pp. 440–441 are about survival during medical emergencies.

Heroes in Time of NeedThis main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 442–445 is an expository article about how children came together to help the survivors of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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"The World’s Best Neighbor"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 446–447 tells the story of the firefighters who worked to save communities during the California wildfires of 2003.

Environmental Heroes

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about how communities have come together to improve living conditions and help the environment. Versions are available for all levels of readers.


"Your Vote, Your Voice"

This expository selection from the Student Edition on pp. 622–623 details the role that voters play in a representative democracy such as that in the United States.

When Esther Morris Headed West

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 624–635 is a biography of Esther Morris, one of the early leaders of the women’s suffrage movement.

"Suffrage for Women"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 638–641 describes the history of women and their supporters fighting for the right to vote.

The Story of African American Voting Rights

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about the history of the voting rights movement for African Americans. Versions are available for Approaching-Level, On-Level, and Beyond-Level readers.

African Americans Win the Vote This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about the history of the voting rights movement for African Americans.

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Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Main Idea and Details.


"Toward Freedom"

This article from the Student Edition on pp. 62–63 tells about the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Ohio.

Maya Lin: Architect of Memory

This article from the Student Edition on pp. 64–67 portrays Maya Lin, the young woman who designed the Civil Rights Memorial.

"A Salute to Servicewomen"

This article from the Student Edition on pp. 68–69 tells about the Woman in Military Service Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Ellis Island: The Golden Doors

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about Ellis Island, the historic immigration landmark. There are versions appropriate for On-Level, Approaching-Level, and Beyond-Level readers.

Ellis Island

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about Ellis Island, the historic immigration landmark.

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"Poisonous Snakes"

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 160–161 compares and contrasts several species of poisonous snakes.

Rattlers!

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 162–173 seeks to provide factual details about the rattlesnake by answering common questions about them.

Tracing the Food Web

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about the relationships between predators and prey in the food web. Versions are available for On-Level, Approaching-Level, and Beyond-Level readers.

Food Webs

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about the predator-prey relationships between plants and animals in nature.


"Jobs in Space"

This expository selection from the Student Edition on pp. 416–417 describes the many kinds of work that astronauts do while on space missions.

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Ultimate Field Trip 5: Blasting Off to Space Academy

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 418–429 is a nonfiction piece about a group of young people who take advantage of a special learning opportunity at the United States Space and Rocket Center in Alabama.

"The Flight of Icarus"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 432–435 is a retelling of the Greek myth about Daedalus and his son Icarus, who escape imprisonment by building wings.

On the Moon

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about the space program and its onetime goal of sending humans to the moon. Versions are available for all levels of readers.

20Choose among these selections to use with your GuidedReading Lesson to support the focus skill, Make Inferences.


"A Real Survivor"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 36–37 tells a story of two people who help an injured hawk.

Shiloh

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 38–51 is about a boy named Marty who comes to the aid of Shiloh, a runaway dog.

"Love at First Sight"

This article from the Student Edition on pp. 54–57 is about Rexanne Struve and her quest to become a veterinarian.

The Habits of Rabbits

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library tells about how a young boy learns to care for his new pet rabbit. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

The Elephant in the Room

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young girl who learns about endangered animals such as the African elephant.

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Black Bear’s Backyard

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a black bear facing a problem concerning his surroundings. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

Elephants in Africa

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a story about a young girl who learns about endangered animals such as the African elephant.


"The Life of a Cowboy"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 552–553 describes the life of American cattle ranchers in the mid-1800s.

Black Cowboy, Wild Horses

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 554–571 is a biography of Bob Lemmons, an African American cattle rancher in the late 1800s.

"Home on the Range"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 574–575 provides the lyrics to one of the most popular songs from the early American West.

Nat Love: A Man of the Old and New West

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library tells about Nat Love, an African American cowboy who went west after the Civil War. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

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Alice Greenough: A New Woman of the Old West

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about Alice Greenough, a woman who became an international rodeo star in the early 1900s.

William F. Cody: Showman of the Old West

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library describes the life and achievements of “Buffalo Bill” Cody, who brought the spirit of the West to life for many theater audiences in the late 1800s. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

Cowgirl Alice Greenough

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about Alice Greenough, a woman who became an international rodeo star in the early 1900s.

23Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Persuasion.


Heroes in Time of NeedThis main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 442–445 is an expository article about how children came together to help the survivors of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Environmental Heroes

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about how communities have come together to help the environment. Versions are available for all levels of readers.


"The New Gym"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 716–717 talks about a new way of looking at physical education programs.

A Dream Comes True

This expository article from the Student Edition on pp. 718–721 tells about Boundless Playgrounds, a project that helps children of all abilities to enjoy outdoor activities.

"Profile of a Paralympian"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 722–723 tells the story of Jennifer Howitt, a partially paralyzed athlete who works with others to realize their dreams of achievement in sports.

Taking a StandThis selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about the history of the Civil Rights movement in the United States. There are versions appropriate for On-Level, Approaching-Level, Beyond-Level, and ELL readers.

24Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Plot and Setting.


"Grandma’s Tales"

This fictional selection from the Student Edition on pp. 592–593 is about a young man whose grandmother was a distant relative of Davy Crockett.

Davy Crockett Saves the World

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 594–611 tells a number of tall tales about the legendary woodsman Davy Crockett.

"The Tales Are Getting Taller"

This expository selection from the Student Edition on pp. 617–617 depicts a Web-based article about tall tales in the United States.

Sluefoot Sue: An American Legend

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library retells the American folktale of Sluefoot Sue and her feats of wonder. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

Johnny Appleseed: An American Legend

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library retells the American folktale of Johnny Appleseed and his travels.

Old Stormalong: An American Legend

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library retells the American folktale of Old Stormalong and his travels across the country. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

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The Story of Johnny Appleseed

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library retells the American folktale of Johnny Appleseed.


"The Talent Contest"

This realistic fiction piece from the Student Edition on pp. 656–657 is about a young boy named Danny who seeks help as he considers entering a talent contest.

Miss Alaineus

This fictional story from the Student Edition on pp. 658–677 tells about a young girl’s comical efforts to improve her vocabulary.

"The National Spelling Bee"

This nonfiction article from the Student Edition on pp. 680–683 tells about young David Tidmarsh and his victory at the 77th National Spelling Bee.

What’s the Buzz About the Geography Bee?

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about the different perceptions students have about a upcoming geography bee. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

26Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Problem and Solution.


"Johanna in Jamaica"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 74–75 is an e-mail sent from Johanna, who is preparing to attend a festival while visiting Jamaica.

The Night of San Juan

This short story from the Student Edition on pp. 76–87 tells about three sisters who find a way to invite a young boy to the beach with them for a special event.

Nothing is Impossible

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young girl named Cachita who faces a number of challenges as she sets out to do her homework. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

Where We Belong

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young girl named Soledad who learns to appreciate her home on a farm.

All or Nothing

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is story about the consequences of a boating accident. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

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The Family Farm

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a story about a young girl named Soledad who learns to appreciate her home on a farm.


"Ice and More Ice"

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 388–389 is about Robert Peary, the explorer who first reached North Pole.

Spirit of Endurance

This expository selection from the Student Edition on pp. 390–405 is about Ernest Shackleton’s extraordinary expedition to Antarctica.

"Exploring the Earth: Top to Bottom"

This nonfiction article from the Student Edition on pp. 408–411 is about the Arctic Ocean.

Science in the Snow

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about scientific researchers and the studies they have conducted at the North and South Poles. Versions are available for Approaching-Level, On-Level, and Beyond-Level readers.

Science at the North and South Poles

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about scientific researchers and the studies they have conducted at the North and South Poles.

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"Land of My Father"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 688–689 is a letter home from a young man who spends the summer with relatives in their home country, Mexico.

Bravo, Tavo

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 690–705 is a fictional story about Tavo, a young basketball player who helps his village deal with a water shortage.

"A Portable Potable"

This expository selection from the Student Edition on pp. 708–711 tells about the water cycle and how it spreads the precious liquid from one place to another.

Survival Instincts: Insects

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library describes the various ways that insects protect themselves from harm. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

How Insects Stay Safe

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library describes the ways that some insects protect themselves from harm in nature.

29Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Sequence.


"Dr. Priscilla C. Grew, Geologist"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 138–139 is a profile of a scientist who works to connect her study of rocks and minerals to the needs of people.

Hidden Worlds

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 140–151 takes a look at the natural world through the magnifying lens of the microscope.

Searching for Cures

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about how various scientists seek to treat and prevent disease. Versions are available for On-Level, Approaching-Level, and Beyond-Level readers.

Science Finds Cures

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about how various scientists seek to treat and prevent disease.


"A Real Princess"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 280–281 is about an aging prince looking for a princess to be his wife.

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The Golden Mare, the Firebird, and the Magic Ring

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 282–299 is about a young hunter named Alexi and a golden mare he befriends.

"A Tale Told Around the World"

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 302–305 tells about the many variations of the Cinderella story from around the world.

Graham the Kind-Hearted

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young boy who means well but keeps getting distracted. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

Daisies in Winter

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young girl named Katharine who must adapt to changes in her life.

The Three Sisters

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a fairy tale about three sisters. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

Flowers in WinterThis ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a story about a young girl named Katharine who must adapt to changes in her life.

31Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Summarize.


"The Code Breakers"

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 182–183 tells the story of how James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.

These Robots Are Wild!

This nonfiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 184–187 tells how scientists look to the natural world for ideas in building machines.

"Preventing Polio"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 188–189 tells about the efforts of Jonas Salk to find a vaccine for polio.

Discovering the Elements

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a scientific history of the elements. There are versions appropriate for On-Level, Approaching-Level, and Beyond-Level readers.

The Elements

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library tells the scientific history of the elements.


"A Song for Makaio"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 752–753 tells about a young girl who can communicate with whales.

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The Gri Gri Tree

This realistic fiction selection from the Student Edition on pp. 754–771 tells the story of Ana Rosa, a young girl in the Dominican Republic who thinks she has seen a sea monster from her perch in the gri gri tree.

"The Largest Creature on the Earth"

This expository selection from the Student Edition on pp. 774–777 describes the blue whale, the largest creature alive.

Dan’s Whale

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a class trip on a whale-watching expedition. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

Into the Depths of the Sea

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a fantasy story about a trip to the bottom of the ocean.

The Gold at Sunset Cove

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a mystical treasure that turns out to be a natural wonder. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

Down in the Sea

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a fantasy story about a trip to the bottom of the ocean.

33Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Theme.


"Anansi and Common Sense"

This play from the Student Edition on pp. 252-253 was adapted from a Jamaican folktale and tells about how people came to have common sense.

The Catch of the Day: A Trickster Play

This main selection from the Student Edition on pp. 254–271 is a play based on a West African folktale about a fisher who tried to trick others into giving him what he needs.

"The Fox and the Crow"

This fable from the Student Edition on pp. 274–275 tells about how Fox tries to flatter Crow to get what he wants.

Coyote and the Rock

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about the relationship between Coyote and a young Sioux man named Iktome. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

Brer Rabbit and the Gizzard Eater

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a play about a tricky encounter between Brer Rabbit and a strange river animal.

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How Thor Got His Hammer

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a retelling of the Norse myth. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

Brer Rabbit’s Ride

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a play about a tricky encounter between Brer Rabbit and a strange river animal.


"The Party"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 322–323 is a story about a girl named Charlotte who is planning a party for her father’s birthday.

Blancaflor

This folktale from the Student Edition on pp. 324–341 is about a young prince who helps his father yet jeopardizes his own future in doing so.

Arthur and the Sword

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library retells the story of how King Arthur came to acquire his sword as a young man. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

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Isis and the Seven Scorpions

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library retells the Egyptian myth of Isis as she and her child seek to escape an angry god.

Theseus and the Minotaur

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library retells the Greek story of Theseus and his battle with a monster in a labyrinth. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

The Story of Isis

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library retells the Egyptian myth of Isis as she and her child seek to escape an angry god.


"Juanita and the Cornstalk"

This selection from the Student Edition on pp. 728–729 provides a South American twist to the popular fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Weslandia

This fantasy selection from the Student Edition on pp. 730–743 is a humorous story about Wesley, a clever boy who dreams of founding his own civilization for a summer project.

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Food Fight

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a humorous story about a disagreement between food products in a grocery store. It is appropriate for Approaching-Level readers.

Fruit from Space

This On-Level selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a mysterious new food that seems to appear out of nowhere.

Land of the Peppertoes

This selection from the Leveled Reader Library is about a young girl’s struggles to grow plants. It is appropriate for Beyond-Level readers.

Space Fruit

This ELL selection from the Leveled Reader Library is a story about a mysterious new food that seems to appear out of nowhere.

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GUIDED READING RESOURCES Author’s Perspective 1 … · 1 Choose among these selections to use with your Guided Reading Lesson to support the focus skill, Author’s Perspective