Description
Level S Classroom Collection – Fiction & Nonfiction (10 Titles)
Promoting depth, independence, and academic literacy
This carefully curated collection of 10 high-interest books—including 5 fiction and 5 nonfiction titles—is designed for readers at Guided Reading Level S, where students are expected to read with independence, insight, and critical awareness. Texts at this level include sophisticated vocabulary, abstract themes, and complex structures that reflect the demands of middle-grade reading.
Fiction titles feature layered plots, multiple perspectives, and emotionally rich content that invites interpretation and discussion. Nonfiction selections include deeply informative texts with advanced features such as primary sources, timelines, graphs, and extended explanations that support content-area literacy. This collection bridges the gap between elementary-level reading and more advanced academic texts.
Key Features:
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10 leveled books at Guided Reading Level S
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5 fiction and 5 nonfiction titles
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Texts with high complexity, abstract ideas, and elevated vocabulary
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Nonfiction includes deep content knowledge and academic text features
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Encourages independent reading, analysis, and critical thinking
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Perfect for upper elementary and middle grade classrooms, guided reading groups, or bookrooms
Equip your fluent readers with the skills and stamina they need to tackle complex texts with confidence and curiosity.
Titles Included (Subject to Availability):
- Tomoko Takes the Lead
- Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover
- McTavish Goes Wild
- Jeepers! The Mystery of Simple Machines
- Do You Like Saving Planet Earth?
- Infographics: Climate Change
- Nocturnal Symphony: A Bat Detector's Journal
- King of the Tightrope: When the Great Blondin Ruled Niagara
- Adrifit on the Indian Ocean
- The Blue House Dog
