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!
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
Teaching Plans 1 per Book Pair
- 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
| 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 |