Flying Start to Literacy to Literacy - Grades K-3

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A Fresh Approach to Guided Reading that
Pairs Fiction with Non-fiction!

168 Books! Levels A–Q,

6 Non-fiction/Fiction Pairs per Level A–J

4 Non-fiction/Fiction Pairs per Level K–M

3 Non-fiction/Fiction Pairs per Level N–Q

84 pairs of Non-fiction/Fiction!


    Level B Samples

Each pair:

  • Match 1 non-fiction and 1 fiction title on a theme
  • Cover the same key concepts, vocabulary, and highfrequency words
  • Have different sentence structures and text types
  • Books are sequenced to build reading strategies—across the levels, there is a careful and systematic introduction of new phonics challenges
  • The books cover Science, Social Studies, and Health topics
  • Rich illustrations and stunning photographs reflect children’s lives, and extend their understanding of the world
  • A wide range of text types develops reading comprehension and strategies

A Teaching Plan for Each Pair

Integrate comprehension, oral language, fluency, word work, vocabulary, writing, phonics, and phonological and phonemic awareness.


Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
A systematic approach to the development of phonics and phonemic awareness.
High-Frequency Words
Introduced gradually and systematically, and revisited to build reader confidence.
Vocabulary
High-frequency and key content words are systematically introduced and constantly evisited to enable automatic word recognition. The unique system of paired books presents
the same vocabulary in different contexts.

Vocabulary Starters
(for Levels A and B Packs)

Accordion-style cards to promote discussion and vocabulary development • Illustrated with vivid photographs • Great for ELL • Can be read like a book or displayed as a word bank • Common themes such as transportation, farm and zoo animals, and families


Flying Start to Literacy Book Sample Layout

Teaching Plans 1 per Book Pair


    Teaching Plans samples

  • Integrate comprehension, oral language, fluency, word work, vocabulary, phonics, and phonological and phonemic awareness
  • Feature Before, During, and After Reading activities and a strong writing connection with multiple writing activities
  • Link reading and writing
  • Provide ELL support, key concepts, and curriculum links
  • Include on-going informative assessment
  • Focus the key concepts in both books with a synthesizing activity

Download Charts in PDF Format

Scope and Sequence Charts Assessment Charts
Levels A–B Early Emergent Levels A–B Early Emergent Stage
Levels C–D Emergent Reading Levels C–D Emergent Stage
Levels E–F Early Reading Levels E–F Early Stage
Levels G–H Transitional Reading Levels G–H Transitional Stage
   
   
Phonics Charts Reading and Writing Across
the Curriculum Charts
Levels A–B Early Emergent Stage Guided Reading Levels A–B Early Emergent
Levels C–D Emergent Stage Guided Reading Levels C–D Emergent
Levels E–F Early Stage Guided Reading Levels E–F Early
Levels G–H Transitional Stage Guided Reading Levels G–H Transitional
   
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