Description
Level U Classroom Collection – Fiction & Nonfiction (10 Titles)
Advancing critical thinking, preparing for secondary-level texts
This high-level collection of 10 engaging books—featuring 5 fiction and 5 nonfiction titles—is tailored for students reading at Guided Reading Level U. At this stage, readers are fluent, independent, and ready to grapple with longer texts, abstract concepts, and sophisticated structures found in upper middle-grade literature and academic nonfiction.
Fiction titles explore complex themes such as identity, justice, and personal growth, often using multiple points of view and layered storytelling. Nonfiction selections present in-depth analysis of real-world topics, using advanced text features such as primary documents, data visualizations, timelines, and cross-referenced content. Ideal for small group instruction or independent reading, this collection supports deeper comprehension, critical thinking, and academic readiness.
Key Features:
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10 leveled books at Guided Reading Level U
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Includes 5 fiction and 5 nonfiction titles
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Sophisticated language and mature, thought-provoking themes
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Nonfiction includes rich content-area vocabulary and multiple complex text features
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Supports analysis, synthesis, and evidence-based discussion
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Ideal for advanced readers in upper elementary and middle school settings
Empower students to tackle more challenging texts with confidence through a Level U collection that bridges high-level literacy and real-world learning.
Titles Included (Subject to Availability):
- The Magician's Elephant
- Unearthing Ecosystems in Max Axiom's Lab
- Growing Social Awareness
- Communicating with Others
- Energy from Algae
- Redesigning Cities to Fight Climate Change
- The Lip-Sync Scandal
- A Talent Show of Nerves
- Losing It In Translation
- What a Bummer Camp
