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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles 1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical). 1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context. 1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources. 1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading. 1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings). 1.B.3d Read age- appropriate material with fluency and accuracy. 1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions. 1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme. 1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres. 1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material. 1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires). 1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats. Ancient Civilizations Eye on Ancient Egypt X X X X X X X The Great Aztecs X X X X X X X The Inca Empire X X X X X X X Inisde Ancient Rome X X X X X X X Looking Back at Ancient Greece X X X X X X X The Mysterious Ancient Maya X X X X X X X Historical Moments - Early America The Believers X X X X X X X Free to Learn X X X X X X X Half Free X X X X X X X Mother of Invention X X X X X X X A New Mother X X X X X X X What If You'd Been at Jamestown X X X X X X X Historical Moments - The American Revolution The Bravest Blacksmith X X X X X X X Flames of Freedom X X X X X X X Give Me Liberty X X X X X X X The Secret Soldier X X X X X X X We're Behind you George Washington X X X X X X X Yankee Doodle and the Secret Society X X X X X X X Historical Moments - The Civil War Abraham Lincoln: A Great American Life X X X X X X X America's Civil War X X X X X X X Brothers at War X X X X X X X The Code of the Drum X X X X X X X A Letter for Mr. Lincoln X X X X X X X Song of David X X X X X X X Historical Moments - Settling the West The Chisholm Trail X X X X X X X The Forty-Niners: The Story of the California Gold Rush X X X X X X X Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency. Cover-to-Cover Chapter Books
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Page 1:  · PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles 1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary,

PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Ancient Civilizations

Eye on Ancient Egypt X X X X X X XThe Great Aztecs X X X X X X XThe Inca Empire X X X X X X XInisde Ancient Rome X X X X X X XLooking Back at Ancient Greece X X X X X X XThe Mysterious Ancient Maya X X X X X X X

Historical Moments - Early America

The Believers X X X X X X XFree to Learn X X X X X X XHalf Free X X X X X X XMother of Invention X X X X X X XA New Mother X X X X X X XWhat If You'd Been at Jamestown X X X X X X X

Historical Moments - The American Revolution

The Bravest Blacksmith X X X X X X XFlames of Freedom X X X X X X XGive Me Liberty X X X X X X XThe Secret Soldier X X X X X X XWe're Behind you George Washington X X X X X X XYankee Doodle and the Secret Society X X X X X X X

Historical Moments - The Civil War

Abraham Lincoln: A Great American Life X X X X X X XAmerica's Civil War X X X X X X XBrothers at War X X X X X X XThe Code of the Drum X X X X X X XA Letter for Mr. Lincoln X X X X X X XSong of David X X X X X X X

Historical Moments - Settling the West

The Chisholm Trail X X X X X X XThe Forty-Niners: The Story of the California Gold Rush X X X X X X X

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

Cover-to-Cover Chapter Books

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

The Great Race: The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad X X X X X X XJames Meets the Praire X X X X X X XKit Carson: A Life of Adventure X X X X X X XThe Longest Journey: The Story of the Donner Party X X X X X X XThe Pony Express X X X X X X XThe Race for a New Life X X X X X X XRemember the Alamo! X X X X X X XSagebrush X X X X X X XSchoolhouse on the Prarie X X X X X X XThe Spirit of the Wild West X X X X X X XSquare Against the World: The Story of a Sod House X X X X X X XWagons Ho! A Diary of the Oregon Trail X X X X X X X

General Interest

The Best Sign X X X X X X XThe Elephant's Ancestors X X X X X X XFriends, No Matter What X X X X X X XGreat Eagle and Small One X X X X X X XThe Jesse Owens Story X X X X X X XLittle Fish X X X X X X XMagic Tricks and More X X X X X X XA Pirate Tale X X X X X X XTo Be a Cowboy X X X X X X XWhat's New with Mr. Pizooti? X X X X X X X

Historical Toys

Bicycles X X X X X X XBillions of Balls X X X X X X XColorful Kites X X X X X X XGames Galore! X X X X X X XMarvelous Marbles X X X X X X XTops (and Other Spinning Toys) X X X X X X XToy Fads X X X X X X XWheels! X X X X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

Animal Adventures - on the Land

Amos: An American Badger X X X X X X XChester: A Raccoon X X X X X X XEli: A Black Bear X X X X X X XEzra: A Mountain Lion X X X X X X XGiant Lizards X X X X X X XGus: A Beaver X X X X X X XKooski: A Gray Wolf X X X X X X XLucy: A Virginia Opossum X X X X X X XPerry: A Pronghorn Antelope X X X X X X XRoscoe: A North American Moose X X X X X X XRudy: A Bobcat X X X X X X XSimon: A Red Fox X X X X X X XToy Deer of the Florida Keys X X X X X X X

Animal Adventures - in the Water

The American Alligator X X X X X X XDolphins X X X X X X XDudley: A Florida Manatee X X X X X X XKip: A Sea Otter X X X X X X XSea Turtles: Creatures of Mystery X X X X X X XSharks! X X X X X X XTilly: A River Otter X X X X X X X

Animal Adventures - in the Air

Califonia Condor: Flying Free X X X X X X XCallie: A Great Gray Owl X X X X X X XDaphne: A Trumpeter Swan X X X X X X XMattie: A Brown Pelican X X X X X X XThe Whooping Crane X X X X X X XZelda: A Little Brown Bat X X X X X X X

Animal Adventures - Animal Facts

Crazy Creatures of Australia and New Zealand X X X X X X XCrazy Creatures of the World X X X X X X XGoing, Going, Gone? Saving Animals in Danger X X X X X X XThe Outrageous Animal Record Book X X X X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

Presidential Pet "Tails" X X X X X X X

Orphan Train Stories

Join Hands and Sing: An Orphan Train Story XThe Real Hannah Green: An Orphan Train Story X

Natural DisastersFlames of Fear: The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 XHorror from the Sky: The 1924 Lorain, Ohio, Tornado XPanic in the Snow: The 1888 New York City Blizzard XTerror in the City: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake XTragedy from the Sea: The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 XValley of Disaster: The Johnstown Flood of 1889 X

World War II

The Barbed Wires of Hate XDo Right and Fear No One: The Paul Gruninger Story XThe Spy Catchers XThe Spy on West Street X

Coming to America Beyond the Mountains: Coming to America from Haiti - 1991 XCarving a Niche in Texas: Coming to America from Germany - 1844 XA Dream Come True: Coming to America from Vietnam - 1975 XEscape to Freedom: Coming to America from Cuba - 1961 XHaving it All: Coming to America from Mexico - 1920 XIsland of Hope: Coming to America from Russia - 1903 XMy Name is Kofi: Coming to America from Nigeria - 1976 X

Cover-to-Cover Chapter 2 Books

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

The Price of Freedom: Coming to America from Ireland - 1717 XPriya's Project: Coming to America from India - 1986 XSearch for Gold Mountain: Coming to America from China - 1850 X

Sports

Behind the Scenes at the Olympics X X X X X X X XBreaking Barriers: Athlete Who Led the Way X X X X X X X XCourageous Comebacks: Athletes Who Defied the Odds X X X X X X X XFootball's Fallen Hero: The Jack Trice Story X X X X X X X XGreat Moments at the Olympics X X X X X X X XRecord Breakers: Incredible Sports Achievements X X X X X X X XTeamwork: Working Together to Win X X X X X X X X

Racing

Drag Racing: Attacking the Green X X X X X X X XKarting: Keeping the Rubber Side Down X X X X X X X XSprint Car Racing: Unleashing the Power X X X X X X X XStock Car Racing: Running with the Big Boys X X X X X X X X

Moments in History

The American Flag X X X X X X X XThe American Revolution X X X X X X X XAmerica's Early Settlers X X X X X X X XCalifornia Gold Rush X X X X X X X XThe Civil War X X X X X X X XExplorers to the New World X X X X X X X XFrom Smoke Signals to Email X X X X X X X XPioneer Days X X X X X X X XPirates and Privateers in the New World X X X X X X X XThe Pony Express: Heroes in the Saddle X X X X X X X XTarnished Legacy: The Story of the Comstock Lode X X X X X X X XThe Trail of Tears: An American Tragedy X X X X X X X X

Moments in History - the 20th Century

Cover-to-Cover Informational Books

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

American Justice: Seven Famous Trials of the 20th Century X X X X X X X XAmerican Justice II: Six Trials That Captivated the Nation X X X X X X X XComing to America: The Story of Immigration X X X X X X X XA Country on the Move: The United States from 1900-1929 X X X X X X X XThe Dirty Thirties: The United States from 1929-1941 X X X X X X X XThe War at Home: The United States in 1968 X X X X X X X XWorld War II X X X X X X X X

Moments in History - Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Egypt X X X X X X X XThe Aztec Civilization X X X X X X X XDisasters of the Ancient World X X X X X X X XThe Inca Civilization X X X X X X X XThe Mayan Civilization X X X X X X X X

Environmental Disasters

Blizzard! Snowstorm Fury X X X X X X X XFloods! Rising, Raging Waters X X X X X X X XHurricane! Nature's Most Destructive Force X X X X X X X XLost in a Blizzard! The Towner Bus Tragedy X X X X X X X XTornado! The Strongest Winds on Earth X X X X X X X XOil Spills! The Perils of Petroleum X X X X X X X XTsunami! Death Wave X X X X X X X XFire! Raging Destruction X X X X X X X XEarthquake! On Shaky Ground X X X X X X X XAvalanche! The Deadly Slide X X X X X X X XVolcano! Dome of Fire X X X X X X X X

The Natural World

Animal Geography: Africa X X X X X X X XAnimal Geography: Asia X X X X X X X XAnimal Geography: Australia X X X X X X X XAnimal Geography: Europe X X X X X X X XAnimal Geography: North America X X X X X X X XAnimal Geography: South America X X X X X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

Canopies in the Clouds: Earth's Rain Forests X X X X X X X XGorillas: Huge and Gentle X X X X X X X XOrcas: High Seas Supermen X X X X X X X XLoess Hills Forever X X X X X X X XCountdown to Yesterday: Earth's Prehistoric Past X X X X X X X X

Thrills and Adventure

Air Devils: Sky Racers, Sky Diverts, and Stunt Pilots X X X X X X X XBigfoot: The Legend Lives On X X X X X X X XCave Story: An Underground Adventure X X X X X X X XThe Iditarod: The Greatest Win Ever X X X X X X X XInto the Abyss: A Tour of Inner Space X X X X X X X XKayaking: Riding the Rapids X X X X X X X XLights, Camera, Action! A Fun Look at the Movies X X X X X X X XLights, Camera, Action 2! Another Fun Look at the Movies X X X X X X X XMountain Climbing: Scaling the Heights X X X X X X X XOcean Diving: Traveling Through Inner Space X X X X X X X XSea Monsters: Myth and Truth X X X X X X X X

Unsung HeroesDiary of a War Child: The Memoir of Gertrud Schakat Tammen X X X X X X X XHelping Paws: Service Dogs X X X X X X X XOnce Upon a War: The Memoir of Gertrud Schakat Tammen X X X X X X X XThe Red Tails: World War II's Tuskegge Airmen X X X X X X X XWomen with Grit X X X X X X X X

Relationships

Child Care: Yeow! I'm in Charge of a Human Being X X X X X X X XFriendship: Come Along on a Cruise X X X X X X X XPets: Never Dance with a Tree Frog X X X X X X X X

Contemporary Fiction

Buddies for Life X X X X X XFor Honey X X X X X XJavier's Dream X X X X X X

Cover-to-Cover Novels

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

Joker X X X X X XMy Brother, Javier X X X X X XPatrick's Secret X X X X X XSummer Friends X X X X X XT.J. Westin, Man of the House X X X X X XTop Fin: Dolphin Dives X X X X X XThe Truth Test X X X X X XWhat's the Trick? X X X X X X

Humor

Don't Bug Me X X X X X XFunny Man X X X X X XThe Gotcha Plot X X X X X XPete Ramsey and the John Thing X X X X X X

Historical Fiction

Almost Sisters X X X X X XGypsy in the Cellar X X X X X XThe Hidden Dagger X X X X X XKodi's Mare X X X X X XLinnie's Letters X X X X X XThe Long Journey to Freedom X X X X X XNickaleer! Shipwreck Survivors X X X X X XNothing is for Free X X X X X XShakespeare and Me X X X X X XSummer of Secrets X X X X X XSummer Shepherd X X X X X XTall Shadow: A Navajo Boy X X X X X XTo Rainbow Valley X X X X X X

Historical Fiction - The Civil War

Borderland Horse X X X X X XThe Freedom Tree X X X X X XTwins X X X X X XUnited in Freedom X X X X X X

Historical Fiction - World War II

The King Christian Club X X X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

A Light in the Sky X X X X X XMission Sabotage X X X X X XRiver of Amber X X X X X XRiver of Freedom X X X X X XRiver of Ice X X X X X XThe Secret Room X X X X X XA Trip Through Time X X X X X X

Historical Fiction - David's AdventuresDavid Experiences the San Francisco Earthquake X X X X X XDavid Meets a Football Pioneer X X X X X XDavid Went Where on Vacation? X X X X X XDavid's Adventures at the Chicago World's Fair X X X X X XDavid's Journey on the Underground Railroad X X X X X XHistorical Fiction - The Five Winters Series

Buffalo Home X X X X X XThe Buffalo Robe X X X X X XThe Fire Carrier X X X X X XPrairie Meeting X X X X X XThe Rattlesnake Necklace X X X X X XRocky Mountain Summer X X X X X XThe Winter of the Stone Woman X X X X X X

Biographical Fiction Danger Marches to the Palace: Queen Lili'uokalani X X X X X XDeath of Lies: Socrates X X X X X XFight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez X X X X X XLeap into the Unknown: Albert Einstein X X X X X XShatter with Words: Langston Hughes X X X X X XTime Trap: Martin Luther King Jr. X X X X X X

Adventure

Courage on the Causeway X X X X X XDanger Canyon X X X X X XDisaster at Lunker Lake X X X X X XFirewatch X X X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

Survival at Big Shark Key X X X X X XFantasy

Be Careful What You Wish For X X X X X XThe Galaxy Diner X X X X X XThe Message, the Promise, and How Pigs Figure In X X X X X XStar Searchers X X X X X X

Sports

Clubhouse Threat X X X X X XSoccer Battle X X X X X XSoccer Blaster X X X X X XSosa's Homers X X X X X XWho Stole the Bases? X X X X X XYou Gotta Have Goop! X X X X X X

Cody Smith Mysteries

Bigfoot in New York City? X X X X X XThe Case of the Bad-Luck Bike Ride Across Iowa X X X X X XThe Case of the Disappearing Kidnapper X X X X X XThe Case of the Missing Emeralds X X X X X XThe Case of the Vanishing Cat X X X X X XCody Smith and the Holiday Mysteries X X X X X XThe Jayhawk Horse Mystery X X X X X X

Mystery

Holding the Yellow Rabbit X X X X X XIndian Ghost Mystery X X X X X XKimo and the Secret Waves X X X X X X

Accepting Diversity

Anatoly of the Gomdars XArthur Ashe and Me XThe Promise XThe Shining Prince X

Contemporary IssuesAtticus Weaver and His Triumphant Leap from Outcast to Hero and Back Again X

Summit Books

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

The Code XThe Club XPaulo's Wall XShell's Gold X

The Decryptors Series

Calendar's Years XThe Fractal Caverns XIn Your Dreams XThe Lost Planet XThe Nano Menace XSibyl's Kind XThe Virtual Ghost X

The West 7th Street Series

Business As Usual XThe Gumma Wars XThe Kevin Show XWho's Responsible? X

Adventure I

Desert Courage X X X X X X X XHazardous Heights X X X X X X X XNight of Disaster X X X X X X X XRunning Into Darkness X X X X X X X XUnder the Mushroom Cloud X X X X X X X X

Adventure II

Bloodred Sky X X X X X X X XDisaster on the River X X X X X X X XIsland of Fortune X X X X X X X XNo Way Out X X X X X X X XWhite Monster X X X X X X X X

Suspense

An Alien From Cyberspace X X X X X X X XThe Chain X X X X X X X XThe Dangerous Breakup X X X X X X X X

Passages Novels

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

A Deadly Obsession X X X X X X X XThe Frozen Face X X X X X X X XThe Ghost of Mangrove Manor X X X X X X X XLike Father, Like Son X X X X X X X XThe Monster in the Mountains X X X X X X X XNew Kid in Class X X X X X X X XRage of the Tiger X X X X X X X X

HistoricalAnd We Will Be No More - Colonization of the Northeast X X X X X X X XThe Bloody Wake of the Infamy - Mercantilism and Piracy X X X X X X X XThe Burning of the Valley - The Civil War X X X X X X X XDarkness - World War II X X X X X X X XDear Mr. Kilmer - World War I X X X X X X X XDream Mountain - The Gold Rush X X X X X X X XFreedom Knows No Color - The Civil War X X X X X X X XThe Greatest Heroes - The Vietnam War X X X X X X X XHear That Whistle Blow - The Great Depression X X X X X X X XA Mark on History - Westward Expansion X X X X X X X XSomeday the Sun Will Shine Again - The Industrial Revolution X X X X X X X XStrawberry Autumn - The Civil Rights Movement X X X X X X X XWait Until Spring - The Immigrant Experience X X X X X X X XWinter at Wolf Crossing - Frontier America X X X X X X X XThe Witches of Northboro - Colonial Witch Trials X X X X X X X X

Contemporary

An Alien Spring X X X X X X X XThe Boy From Planet Nowhere X X X X X X X XBridge to the Moon X X X X X X X XThe Darkest Secret X X X X X X X XDon't Blame the Children X X X X X X X XThe Ghost Boy X X X X X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

Gingerbread Heart X X X X X X X XGoing for Gold X X X X X X X XThe Haunting of Hawthorne X X X X X X X XThe Hyena Laughs at Night X X X X X X X XJust Another Name for Lonely X X X X X X X XMaitland's Kid X X X X X X X XMemories are Forever X X X X X X X XOld Traditions, New Pride X X X X X X X XThe Petition X X X X X X X XPlease Don't Ask Me to Love You X X X X X X X XThe Power of the Rose X X X X X X X XThe Price of Friendship X X X X X X X XThe Shadow Man X X X X X X X XThe Shining Mark X X X X X X X XA Song to Sing X X X X X X X XSparrow's Treasure X X X X X X X XSummer of Shame X X X X X X X XTo Be Somebody X X X X X X X XTo Slay the Dragon X X X X X X X XThe Vandal X X X X X X X XWhen a Hero Dies X X X X X X X X

Author and Short Story Collections

Tales of Detectives X X X X X XTales of Edgar Allan Poe X X X X X XTales of Fate X X X X X XTales of Jack London X X X X X XTales of Louisa May Alcott X X X X X XTales of Mark Twain X X X X X XTales of O. Henry X X X X X XTales of Rudyard Kipling X X X X X XTales of Sherlock Holmes X X X X X XTales of Washington Irving X X X X X XTales of William Shakespeare X X X X X X

Timeless Classics

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

1.A.3a Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).

1.A.3b Analyze the meaning of words and phrases in their context.

1.B.3a Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information from other sources.

1.B.3b Identify text structure and create a visual representation (e.g., graphic organizer, outline, drawing) to use while reading.

1.B.3c Continuously check and clarify for understanding (e.g., in addition to previous skills , draw comparisons to other readings).

1.B.3d Read age-appropriate material with fluency and accuracy.

1.C.3a Use information to form, explain and support questions and predictions.

1.C.3b Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and theme.

1.C.3c Compare, contrast and evaluate ideas and information from various sources and genres.

1.C.3d Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

1.C.3e Compare how authors and illustrators use text and art across materials to express their ideas (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, color, strong verbs, language that inspires).

1.C.3f Interpret tables that display textual information and data in visual formats.

Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

Tales of William Shakespeare: The Comedies X X X X X XCultural and Historical Tales

Tales of Africa X X X X X XTales of Africa II X X X X X XTales of American Folklore X X X X X XTales of American Indians X X X X X XTales of Ancient Civilizations X X X X X XTales of China X X X X X XTales of Latin America X X X X X XTales of Northern Europe X X X X X XTales of Southeast Asia X X X X X XTales of the American Revolution X X X X X XTales of the Civil War X X X X X XTales of the Old West X X X X X XTales of the Seven Wonders X X X X X X

Fables, Folktales and Legends

Tales of Aesop X X X X X XTales of Animals X X X X X XTales of Beauty X X X X X XTales of Brothers Grimm X X X X X XTales of Courage X X X X X XTales of Enchantment X X X X X XTales of Fright X X X X X XTales of Greek Mythology X X X X X XTales of Greek Mythology II X X X X X XTales of Heroes X X X X X XTales of Honor X X X X X XTales of Silliness X X X X X XTales of Yore X X X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

2.A.3b Describe how the development of theme, character, plot and setting contribute to the overall impact of a piece of literature.

2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.

2.B.3c Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.

Ancient Civilizations

Eye on Ancient Egypt X X X XThe Great Aztecs X X X XThe Inca Empire X X X XInisde Ancient Rome X X X XLooking Back at Ancient Greece X X X XThe Mysterious Ancient Maya X X X X

Historical Moments - Early America

The Believers X X X XFree to Learn X X X XHalf Free X X X XMother of Invention X X X XA New Mother X X X XWhat If You'd Been at Jamestown X X X X

Historical Moments - The American Revolution

The Bravest Blacksmith X X X XFlames of Freedom X X X XGive Me Liberty X X X XThe Secret Soldier X X X XWe're Behind you George Washington X X X XYankee Doodle and the Secret Society X X X X

Historical Moments - The Civil WarAbraham Lincoln: A Great American Life X X X XAmerica's Civil War X X X XBrothers at War X X X XThe Code of the Drum X X X XA Letter for Mr. Lincoln X X X XSong of David X X X XHistorical Moments - Settling the West

The Chisholm Trail X X X XThe Forty-Niners: The Story of the California Gold Rush X X X XThe Great Race: The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad X X X XJames Meets the Praire X X X XKit Carson: A Life of Adventure X X X XThe Longest Journey: The Story of the Donner Party X X X X

STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

Cover-to-Cover Chapter Books

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

2.A.3b Describe how the development of theme, character, plot and setting contribute to the overall impact of a piece of literature.

2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.

2.B.3c Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.

STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

The Pony Express X X X XThe Race for a New Life X X X XRemember the Alamo! X X X XSagebrush X X X XSchoolhouse on the Prarie X X X XThe Spirit of the Wild West X X X XSquare Against the World: The Story of a Sod House X X X XWagons Ho! A Diary of the Oregon Trail X X X X

General Interest

The Best Sign X X X XThe Elephant's Ancestors X X X XFriends, No Matter What X X X XGreat Eagle and Small One X X X XThe Jesse Owens Story X X X XLittle Fish X X X XMagic Tricks and More X X X XA Pirate Tale X X X XTo Be a Cowboy X X X XWhat's New with Mr. Pizooti? X X X X

Historical Toys

Bicycles X X X XBillions of Balls X X X XColorful Kites X X X XGames Galore! X X X XMarvelous Marbles X X X XTops (and Other Spinning Toys) X X X XToy Fads X X X XWheels! X X X X

Animal Adventures - on the Land

Amos: An American Badger X X X XChester: A Raccoon X X X XEli: A Black Bear X X X XEzra: A Mountain Lion X X X XGiant Lizards X X X XGus: A Beaver X X X XKooski: A Gray Wolf X X X XLucy: A Virginia Opossum X X X XPerry: A Pronghorn Antelope X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

2.A.3b Describe how the development of theme, character, plot and setting contribute to the overall impact of a piece of literature.

2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.

2.B.3c Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.

STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

Roscoe: A North American Moose X X X XRudy: A Bobcat X X X XSimon: A Red Fox X X X XToy Deer of the Florida Keys X X X X

Animal Adventures - in the Water

The American Alligator X X X XDolphins X X X XDudley: A Florida Manatee X X X XKip: A Sea Otter X X X XSea Turtles: Creatures of Mystery X X X XSharks! X X X XTilly: A River Otter X X X X

Animal Adventures - in the Air

Califonia Condor: Flying Free X X X XCallie: A Great Gray Owl X X X XDaphne: A Trumpeter Swan X X X XMattie: A Brown Pelican X X X XThe Whooping Crane X X X XZelda: A Little Brown Bat X X X X

Animal Adventures - Animal FactsCrazy Creatures of Australia and New Zealand X X X XCrazy Creatures of the World X X X XGoing, Going, Gone? Saving Animals in Danger X X X XThe Outrageous Animal Record Book X X X XPresidential Pet "Tails" X X X X

Sports

Behind the Scenes at the Olympics X X XBreaking Barriers: Athlete Who Led the Way X X XCourageous Comebacks: Athletes Who Defied the Odds X X XFootball's Fallen Hero: The Jack Trice Story X X XGreat Moments at the Olympics X X XRecord Breakers: Incredible Sports Achievements X X XTeamwork: Working Together to Win X X X

Racing

Drag Racing: Attacking the Green X X X

Cover-to-Cover Informational Books

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

2.A.3b Describe how the development of theme, character, plot and setting contribute to the overall impact of a piece of literature.

2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.

2.B.3c Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.

STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

Karting: Keeping the Rubber Side Down X X XSprint Car Racing: Unleashing the Power X X XStock Car Racing: Running with the Big Boys X X X

Moments in History

The American Flag X X XThe American Revolution X X XAmerica's Early Settlers X X XCalifornia Gold Rush X X XThe Civil War X X XExplorers to the New World X X XFrom Smoke Signals to Email X X XPioneer Days X X XPirates and Privateers in the New World X X XThe Pony Express: Heroes in the Saddle X X XTarnished Legacy: The Story of the Comstock Lode X X XThe Trail of Tears: An American Tragedy X X XMoments in History - the 20th CenturyAmerican Justice: Seven Famous Trials of the 20th Century X X XAmerican Justice II: Six Trials That Captivated the Nation X X XComing to America: The Story of Immigration X X XA Country on the Move: The United States from 1900-1929 X X XThe Dirty Thirties: The United States from 1929-1941 X X XThe War at Home: The United States in 1968 X X XWorld War II X X X

Moments in History - Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Egypt X X XThe Aztec Civilization X X XDisasters of the Ancient World X X XThe Inca Civilization X X XThe Mayan Civilization X X X

Environmental Disasters

Blizzard! Snowstorm Fury X X XFloods! Rising, Raging Waters X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

2.A.3b Describe how the development of theme, character, plot and setting contribute to the overall impact of a piece of literature.

2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.

2.B.3c Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.

STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

Hurricane! Nature's Most Destructive Force X X XLost in a Blizzard! The Towner Bus Tragedy X X XTornado! The Strongest Winds on Earth X X XOil Spills! The Perils of Petroleum X X XTsunami! Death Wave X X XFire! Raging Destruction X X XEarthquake! On Shaky Ground X X XAvalanche! The Deadly Slide X X XVolcano! Dome of Fire X X X

The Natural World

Animal Geography: Africa X X XAnimal Geography: Asia X X XAnimal Geography: Australia X X XAnimal Geography: Europe X X XAnimal Geography: North America X X XAnimal Geography: South America X X XCanopies in the Clouds: Earth's Rain Forests X X XGorillas: Huge and Gentle X X XOrcas: High Seas Supermen X X XLoess Hills Forever X X XCountdown to Yesterday: Earth's Prehistoric Past X X X

Thrills and AdventureAir Devils: Sky Racers, Sky Diverts, and Stunt Pilots X X XBigfoot: The Legend Lives On X X XCave Story: An Underground Adventure X X XThe Iditarod: The Greatest Win Ever X X XInto the Abyss: A Tour of Inner Space X X XKayaking: Riding the Rapids X X XLights, Camera, Action! A Fun Look at the Movies X X XLights, Camera, Action 2! Another Fun Look at the Movies X X XMountain Climbing: Scaling the Heights X X XOcean Diving: Traveling Through Inner Space X X XSea Monsters: Myth and Truth X X X

Unsung Heroes

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

2.A.3b Describe how the development of theme, character, plot and setting contribute to the overall impact of a piece of literature.

2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.

2.B.3c Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.

STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

Diary of a War Child: The Memoir of Gertrud Schakat Tammen X X XHelping Paws: Service Dogs X X XOnce Upon a War: The Memoir of Gertrud Schakat Tammen X X XThe Red Tails: World War II's Tuskegge Airmen X X XWomen with Grit X X X

RelationshipsChild Care: Yeow! I'm in Charge of a Human Being X X XFriendship: Come Along on a Cruise X X XPets: Never Dance with a Tree Frog X X X

Contemporary Fiction

Buddies for Life X X X X XFor Honey X X X X XJavier's Dream X X X X XJoker X X X X XMy Brother, Javier X X X X XPatrick's Secret X X X X XSummer Friends X X X X XT.J. Westin, Man of the House X X X X XTop Fin: Dolphin Dives X X X X XThe Truth Test X X X X XWhat's the Trick? X X X X X

Humor

Don't Bug Me X X X X XFunny Man X X X X XThe Gotcha Plot X X X X XPete Ramsey and the John Thing X X X X X

Historical Fiction

Almost Sisters X X X X XGypsy in the Cellar X X X X XThe Hidden Dagger X X X X XKodi's Mare X X X X XLinnie's Letters X X X X XThe Long Journey to Freedom X X X X XNickaleer! Shipwreck Survivors X X X X XNothing is for Free X X X X XShakespeare and Me X X X X X

Cover-to-Cover Novels

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

2.A.3b Describe how the development of theme, character, plot and setting contribute to the overall impact of a piece of literature.

2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.

2.B.3c Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.

STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

Summer of Secrets X X X X XSummer Shepherd X X X X XTall Shadow: A Navajo Boy X X X X XTo Rainbow Valley X X X X X

Historical Fiction - The Civil War

Borderland Horse X X X X XThe Freedom Tree X X X X XTwins X X X X XUnited in Freedom X X X X X

Historical Fiction - World War II

The King Christian Club X X X X XA Light in the Sky X X X X XMission Sabotage X X X X XRiver of Amber X X X X XRiver of Freedom X X X X XRiver of Ice X X X X XThe Secret Room X X X X XA Trip Through Time X X X X XHistorical Fiction - David's Adventures

David Experiences the San Francisco Earthquake X X X X XDavid Meets a Football Pioneer X X X X XDavid Went Where on Vacation? X X X X XDavid's Adventures at the Chicago World's Fair X X X X XDavid's Journey on the Underground Railroad X X X X X

Historical Fiction - The Five Winters Series

Buffalo Home X X X X XThe Buffalo Robe X X X X XThe Fire Carrier X X X X XPrairie Meeting X X X X XThe Rattlesnake Necklace X X X X XRocky Mountain Summer X X X X XThe Winter of the Stone Woman X X X X X

Biographical Fiction Danger Marches to the Palace: Queen Lili'uokalani X X X X XDeath of Lies: Socrates X X X X XFight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez X X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

2.A.3b Describe how the development of theme, character, plot and setting contribute to the overall impact of a piece of literature.

2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.

2.B.3c Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.

STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

Leap into the Unknown: Albert Einstein X X X X XShatter with Words: Langston Hughes X X X X XTime Trap: Martin Luther King Jr. X X X X X

Adventure

Courage on the Causeway X X X X XDanger Canyon X X X X XDisaster at Lunker Lake X X X X XFirewatch X X X X XSurvival at Big Shark Key X X X X X

Fantasy

Be Careful What You Wish For X X X X XThe Galaxy Diner X X X X XThe Message, the Promise, and How Pigs Figure In X X X X XStar Searchers X X X X X

Sports

Clubhouse Threat X X X X XSoccer Battle X X X X XSoccer Blaster X X X X XSosa's Homers X X X X XWho Stole the Bases? X X X X XYou Gotta Have Goop! X X X X X

Cody Smith Mysteries

Bigfoot in New York City? X X X X XThe Case of the Bad-Luck Bike Ride Across Iowa X X X X XThe Case of the Disappearing Kidnapper X X X X XThe Case of the Missing Emeralds X X X X XThe Case of the Vanishing Cat X X X X XCody Smith and the Holiday Mysteries X X X X XThe Jayhawk Horse Mystery X X X X X

Mystery

Holding the Yellow Rabbit X X X X XIndian Ghost Mystery X X X X XKimo and the Secret Waves X X X X X

Adventure I

Desert Courage X X X X XHazardous Heights X X X X XNight of Disaster X X X X X

Passages Novels

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

2.A.3b Describe how the development of theme, character, plot and setting contribute to the overall impact of a piece of literature.

2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.

2.B.3c Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.

STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

Running Into Darkness X X X X XUnder the Mushroom Cloud X X X X X

Adventure II

Bloodred Sky X X X X XDisaster on the River X X X X XIsland of Fortune X X X X XNo Way Out X X X X XWhite Monster X X X X X

Suspense

An Alien From Cyberspace X X X X XThe Chain X X X X XThe Dangerous Breakup X X X X XA Deadly Obsession X X X X XThe Frozen Face X X X X XThe Ghost of Mangrove Manor X X X X XLike Father, Like Son X X X X XThe Monster in the Mountains X X X X XNew Kid in Class X X X X XRage of the Tiger X X X X X

HistoricalAnd We Will Be No More - Colonization of the Northeast X X X X XThe Bloody Wake of the Infamy - Mercantilism and Piracy X X X X XThe Burning of the Valley - The Civil War X X X X XDarkness - World War II X X X X XDear Mr. Kilmer - World War I X X X X XDream Mountain - The Gold Rush X X X X XFreedom Knows No Color - The Civil War X X X X XThe Greatest Heroes - The Vietnam War X X X X XHear That Whistle Blow - The Great Depression X X X X XA Mark on History - Westward Expansion X X X X XSomeday the Sun Will Shine Again - The Industrial Revolution X X X X XStrawberry Autumn - The Civil Rights Movement X X X X XWait Until Spring - The Immigrant Experience X X X X XWinter at Wolf Crossing - Frontier America X X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

2.A.3b Describe how the development of theme, character, plot and setting contribute to the overall impact of a piece of literature.

2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.

2.B.3c Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.

STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

The Witches of Northboro - Colonial Witch Trials X X X X X

Contemporary

An Alien Spring X X X X XThe Boy From Planet Nowhere X X X X XBridge to the Moon X X X X XThe Darkest Secret X X X X XDon't Blame the Children X X X X XThe Ghost Boy X X X X XGingerbread Heart X X X X XGoing for Gold X X X X XThe Haunting of Hawthorne X X X X XThe Hyena Laughs at Night X X X X XJust Another Name for Lonely X X X X XMaitland's Kid X X X X XMemories are Forever X X X X XOld Traditions, New Pride X X X X XThe Petition X X X X XPlease Don't Ask Me to Love You X X X X XThe Power of the Rose X X X X XThe Price of Friendship X X X X XThe Shadow Man X X X X XThe Shining Mark X X X X XA Song to Sing X X X X XSparrow's Treasure X X X X XSummer of Shame X X X X XTo Be Somebody X X X X XTo Slay the Dragon X X X X XThe Vandal X X X X XWhen a Hero Dies X X X X X

Author and Short Story Collections

Tales of Detectives X X X X XTales of Edgar Allan Poe X X X X XTales of Fate X X X X XTales of Jack London X X X X XTales of Louisa May Alcott X X X X XTales of Mark Twain X X X X XTales of O. Henry X X X X XTales of Rudyard Kipling X X X X X

Timeless Classics

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

2.A.3a Identify and analyze a variety of literary techniques (e.g., figurative language, allusion, dialogue, description, word choice, dialect) within classical and contemporary works representing a variety of genres.

2.A.3b Describe how the development of theme, character, plot and setting contribute to the overall impact of a piece of literature.

2.A.3c Identify characteristics and authors of various literary forms (e.g., short stories, novels, drama, fables, biographies, documentaries, poetry, science fiction).

2.A.3d Identify ways that an author uses language structure, word choice and style to convey the author's viewpoint.

2.B.3a Respond to literary material from personal, creative and critical points of view.

2.B.3b Compare and contrast common literary themes across various societies and eras.

2.B.3c Analyze how characters in literature deal with conflict, solve problems and relate to real-life situations.

STATE GOAL 2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.

Tales of Sherlock Holmes X X X X XTales of Washington Irving X X X X XTales of William Shakespeare X X X X XTales of William Shakespeare: The Comedies X X X X X

Cultural and Historical Tales

Tales of Africa X X X X XTales of Africa II X X X X XTales of American Folklore X X X X XTales of American Indians X X X X XTales of Ancient Civilizations X X X X XTales of China X X X X XTales of Latin America X X X X XTales of Northern Europe X X X X XTales of Southeast Asia X X X X XTales of the American Revolution X X X X XTales of the Civil War X X X X XTales of the Old West X X X X XTales of the Seven Wonders X X X X X

Fables, Folktales and Legends

Tales of Aesop X X X X XTales of Animals X X X X XTales of Beauty X X X X XTales of Brothers Grimm X X X X XTales of Courage X X X X XTales of Enchantment X X X X XTales of Fright X X X X XTales of Greek Mythology X X X X XTales of Greek Mythology II X X X X XTales of Heroes X X X X XTales of Honor X X X X XTales of Silliness X X X X XTales of Yore X X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

Ancient Civilizations

Eye on Ancient Egypt XThe Great Aztecs XThe Inca Empire XInisde Ancient Rome XLooking Back at Ancient Greece XThe Mysterious Ancient Maya X

Historical Moments - Early America

The Believers XFree to Learn XHalf Free XMother of Invention XA New Mother XWhat If You'd Been at Jamestown X

Historical Moments - The American Revolution

The Bravest Blacksmith XFlames of Freedom XGive Me Liberty XThe Secret Soldier XWe're Behind you George Washington XYankee Doodle and the Secret Society X

Historical Moments - The Civil War

Abraham Lincoln: A Great American Life XAmerica's Civil War XBrothers at War XThe Code of the Drum XA Letter for Mr. Lincoln XSong of David X

Historical Moments - Settling the West

The Chisholm Trail XThe Forty-Niners: The Story of the California Gold Rush XThe Great Race: The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad XJames Meets the Praire X

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

Cover-to-Cover Chapter Books

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

Kit Carson: A Life of Adventure XThe Longest Journey: The Story of the Donner Party XThe Pony Express XThe Race for a New Life XRemember the Alamo! XSagebrush XSchoolhouse on the Prarie XThe Spirit of the Wild West XSquare Against the World: The Story of a Sod House XWagons Ho! A Diary of the Oregon Trail X

General Interest

The Best Sign XThe Elephant's Ancestors XFriends, No Matter What XGreat Eagle and Small One XThe Jesse Owens Story XLittle Fish XMagic Tricks and More XA Pirate Tale XTo Be a Cowboy XWhat's New with Mr. Pizooti? X

Historical Toys

Bicycles XBillions of Balls XColorful Kites XGames Galore! XMarvelous Marbles XTops (and Other Spinning Toys) XToy Fads XWheels! X

Animal Adventures - on the Land

Amos: An American Badger XChester: A Raccoon XEli: A Black Bear XEzra: A Mountain Lion X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

Giant Lizards XGus: A Beaver XKooski: A Gray Wolf XLucy: A Virginia Opossum XPerry: A Pronghorn Antelope XRoscoe: A North American Moose XRudy: A Bobcat XSimon: A Red Fox XToy Deer of the Florida Keys X

Animal Adventures - in the Water

The American Alligator XDolphins XDudley: A Florida Manatee XKip: A Sea Otter XSea Turtles: Creatures of Mystery XSharks! XTilly: A River Otter X

Animal Adventures - in the Air

Califonia Condor: Flying Free XCallie: A Great Gray Owl XDaphne: A Trumpeter Swan XMattie: A Brown Pelican XThe Whooping Crane XZelda: A Little Brown Bat X

Animal Adventures - Animal Facts

Crazy Creatures of Australia and New Zealand XCrazy Creatures of the World XGoing, Going, Gone? Saving Animals in Danger XThe Outrageous Animal Record Book XPresidential Pet "Tails" X

Sports

Behind the Scenes at the Olympics X X X XBreaking Barriers: Athlete Who Led the Way X X X X

Cover-to-Cover Informational Books

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

Courageous Comebacks: Athletes Who Defied the Odds X X X XFootball's Fallen Hero: The Jack Trice Story X X X XGreat Moments at the Olympics X X X XRecord Breakers: Incredible Sports Achievements X X X XTeamwork: Working Together to Win X X X X

Racing

Drag Racing: Attacking the Green X X X XKarting: Keeping the Rubber Side Down X X X XSprint Car Racing: Unleashing the Power X X X XStock Car Racing: Running with the Big Boys X X X X

Moments in History

The American Flag X X X XThe American Revolution X X X XAmerica's Early Settlers X X X XCalifornia Gold Rush X X X XThe Civil War X X X XExplorers to the New World X X X XFrom Smoke Signals to Email X X X XPioneer Days X X X XPirates and Privateers in the New World X X X XThe Pony Express: Heroes in the Saddle X X X XTarnished Legacy: The Story of the Comstock Lode X X X XThe Trail of Tears: An American Tragedy X X X XMoments in History - the 20th Century

American Justice: Seven Famous Trials of the 20th Century X X X XAmerican Justice II: Six Trials That Captivated the Nation X X X XComing to America: The Story of Immigration X X X XA Country on the Move: The United States from 1900-1929 X X X XThe Dirty Thirties: The United States from 1929-1941 X X X XThe War at Home: The United States in 1968 X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

World War II X X X XMoments in History - Ancient

Civilizations

Ancient Egypt X X X XThe Aztec Civilization X X X XDisasters of the Ancient World X X X XThe Inca Civilization X X X XThe Mayan Civilization X X X X

Environmental Disasters

Blizzard! Snowstorm Fury X X X XFloods! Rising, Raging Waters X X X XHurricane! Nature's Most Destructive Force X X X XLost in a Blizzard! The Towner Bus Tragedy X X X XTornado! The Strongest Winds on Earth X X X XOil Spills! The Perils of Petroleum X X X XTsunami! Death Wave X X X XFire! Raging Destruction X X X XEarthquake! On Shaky Ground X X X XAvalanche! The Deadly Slide X X X XVolcano! Dome of Fire X X X X

The Natural World

Animal Geography: Africa X X X XAnimal Geography: Asia X X X XAnimal Geography: Australia X X X XAnimal Geography: Europe X X X XAnimal Geography: North America X X X XAnimal Geography: South America X X X X

Canopies in the Clouds: Earth's Rain Forests X X X XGorillas: Huge and Gentle X X X XOrcas: High Seas Supermen X X X XLoess Hills Forever X X X XCountdown to Yesterday: Earth's Prehistoric Past X X X X

Thrills and AdventureAir Devils: Sky Racers, Sky Diverts, and Stunt Pilots X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

Bigfoot: The Legend Lives On X X X XCave Story: An Underground Adventure X X X XThe Iditarod: The Greatest Win Ever X X X XInto the Abyss: A Tour of Inner Space X X X XKayaking: Riding the Rapids X X X XLights, Camera, Action! A Fun Look at the Movies X X X XLights, Camera, Action 2! Another Fun Look at the Movies X X X XMountain Climbing: Scaling the Heights X X X XOcean Diving: Traveling Through Inner Space X X X XSea Monsters: Myth and Truth X X X X

Unsung HeroesDiary of a War Child: The Memoir of Gertrud Schakat Tammen X X X XHelping Paws: Service Dogs X X X XOnce Upon a War: The Memoir of Gertrud Schakat Tammen X X X XThe Red Tails: World War II's Tuskegge Airmen X X X XWomen with Grit X X X X

RelationshipsChild Care: Yeow! I'm in Charge of a Human Being X X X XFriendship: Come Along on a Cruise X X X XPets: Never Dance with a Tree Frog X X X X

Contemporary Fiction

Buddies for Life X X XFor Honey X X XJavier's Dream X X XJoker X X XMy Brother, Javier X X XPatrick's Secret X X XSummer Friends X X XT.J. Westin, Man of the House X X XTop Fin: Dolphin Dives X X XThe Truth Test X X X

Cover-to-Cover Novels

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

What's the Trick? X X XHumor

Don't Bug Me X X XFunny Man X X XThe Gotcha Plot X X XPete Ramsey and the John Thing X X X

Historical Fiction

Almost Sisters X X XGypsy in the Cellar X X XThe Hidden Dagger X X XKodi's Mare X X XLinnie's Letters X X XThe Long Journey to Freedom X X XNickaleer! Shipwreck Survivors X X XNothing is for Free X X XShakespeare and Me X X XSummer of Secrets X X XSummer Shepherd X X XTall Shadow: A Navajo Boy X X XTo Rainbow Valley X X X

Historical Fiction - The Civil War

Borderland Horse X X XThe Freedom Tree X X XTwins X X XUnited in Freedom X X X

Historical Fiction - World War II

The King Christian Club X X XA Light in the Sky X X XMission Sabotage X X XRiver of Amber X X XRiver of Freedom X X XRiver of Ice X X XThe Secret Room X X XA Trip Through Time X X X

Historical Fiction - David's AdventuresDavid Experiences the San Francisco Earthquake X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

David Meets a Football Pioneer X X XDavid Went Where on Vacation? X X XDavid's Adventures at the Chicago World's Fair X X XDavid's Journey on the Underground Railroad X X X

Historical Fiction - The Five Winters Series

Buffalo Home X X XThe Buffalo Robe X X XThe Fire Carrier X X XPrairie Meeting X X XThe Rattlesnake Necklace X X XRocky Mountain Summer X X XThe Winter of the Stone Woman X X X

Biographical Fiction Danger Marches to the Palace: Queen Lili'uokalani X X XDeath of Lies: Socrates X X XFight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez X X XLeap into the Unknown: Albert Einstein X X XShatter with Words: Langston Hughes X X XTime Trap: Martin Luther King Jr. X X X

Adventure

Courage on the Causeway X X XDanger Canyon X X XDisaster at Lunker Lake X X XFirewatch X X XSurvival at Big Shark Key X X X

Fantasy

Be Careful What You Wish For X X XThe Galaxy Diner X X XThe Message, the Promise, and How Pigs Figure In X X XStar Searchers X X X

Sports

Clubhouse Threat X X XSoccer Battle X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

Soccer Blaster X X XSosa's Homers X X XWho Stole the Bases? X X XYou Gotta Have Goop! X X X

Cody Smith Mysteries

Bigfoot in New York City? X X XThe Case of the Bad-Luck Bike Ride Across Iowa X X XThe Case of the Disappearing Kidnapper X X XThe Case of the Missing Emeralds X X XThe Case of the Vanishing Cat X X XCody Smith and the Holiday Mysteries X X XThe Jayhawk Horse Mystery X X X

Mystery

Holding the Yellow Rabbit X X XIndian Ghost Mystery X X XKimo and the Secret Waves X X X

Adventure I

Desert Courage X X X X XHazardous Heights X X X X XNight of Disaster X X X X XRunning Into Darkness X X X X XUnder the Mushroom Cloud X X X X X

Adventure II

Bloodred Sky X X X X XDisaster on the River X X X X XIsland of Fortune X X X X XNo Way Out X X X X XWhite Monster X X X X X

Suspense

An Alien From Cyberspace X X X X XThe Chain X X X X XThe Dangerous Breakup X X X X XA Deadly Obsession X X X X XThe Frozen Face X X X X XThe Ghost of Mangrove Manor X X X X X

Passages Novels

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

Like Father, Like Son X X X X XThe Monster in the Mountains X X X X XNew Kid in Class X X X X XRage of the Tiger X X X X X

HistoricalAnd We Will Be No More - Colonization of the Northeast X X X X XThe Bloody Wake of the Infamy - Mercantilism and Piracy X X X X XThe Burning of the Valley - The Civil War X X X X XDarkness - World War II X X X X XDear Mr. Kilmer - World War I X X X X XDream Mountain - The Gold Rush X X X X XFreedom Knows No Color - The Civil War X X X X XThe Greatest Heroes - The Vietnam War X X X X XHear That Whistle Blow - The Great Depression X X X X XA Mark on History - Westward Expansion X X X X XSomeday the Sun Will Shine Again - The Industrial Revolution X X X X XStrawberry Autumn - The Civil Rights Movement X X X X XWait Until Spring - The Immigrant Experience X X X X XWinter at Wolf Crossing - Frontier America X X X X XThe Witches of Northboro - Colonial Witch Trials X X X X X

Contemporary

An Alien Spring X X X X XThe Boy From Planet Nowhere X X X X XBridge to the Moon X X X X XThe Darkest Secret X X X X XDon't Blame the Children X X X X XThe Ghost Boy X X X X XGingerbread Heart X X X X XGoing for Gold X X X X XThe Haunting of Hawthorne X X X X XThe Hyena Laughs at Night X X X X XJust Another Name for Lonely X X X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

Maitland's Kid X X X X XMemories are Forever X X X X XOld Traditions, New Pride X X X X XThe Petition X X X X XPlease Don't Ask Me to Love You X X X X XThe Power of the Rose X X X X XThe Price of Friendship X X X X XThe Shadow Man X X X X XThe Shining Mark X X X X XA Song to Sing X X X X XSparrow's Treasure X X X X XSummer of Shame X X X X XTo Be Somebody X X X X XTo Slay the Dragon X X X X XThe Vandal X X X X XWhen a Hero Dies X X X X X

Author and Short Story Collections

Tales of Detectives X X XTales of Edgar Allan Poe X X XTales of Fate X X XTales of Jack London X X XTales of Louisa May Alcott X X XTales of Mark Twain X X XTales of O. Henry X X XTales of Rudyard Kipling X X XTales of Sherlock Holmes X X XTales of Washington Irving X X XTales of William Shakespeare X X XTales of William Shakespeare: The Comedies X X X

Cultural and Historical Tales

Tales of Africa X X XTales of Africa II X X XTales of American Folklore X X XTales of American Indians X X X

Timeless Classics

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

3.A.3 Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

3.B.3a Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration and coherence.

3.B.3b Edit and revise for word choice, organization, consistent point of view and transitions among paragraphs using contemporary technology and formats suitable for submission and/or publication.

3.C.3a Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings , literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.

3.C.3b Using available technology, produce compositions and multimedia works for specified audiences.

STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.

Tales of Ancient Civilizations X X XTales of China X X XTales of Latin America X X XTales of Northern Europe X X XTales of Southeast Asia X X XTales of the American Revolution X X XTales of the Civil War X X XTales of the Old West X X XTales of the Seven Wonders X X X

Fables, Folktales and Legends

Tales of Aesop X X XTales of Animals X X XTales of Beauty X X XTales of Brothers Grimm X X XTales of Courage X X XTales of Enchantment X X XTales of Fright X X XTales of Greek Mythology X X XTales of Greek Mythology II X X XTales of Heroes X X XTales of Honor X X XTales of Silliness X X XTales of Yore X X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

4.A.3a Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.

4.A.3b Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.

4.A.3c Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.

4.A.3d Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage barriers to listening (e.g., noise, speaker credibility, environmental distractions).

4.B.3a Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.

4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi-media compositions that represent group projects.

4.B.3c Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).

4.B.3d Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.

Ancient Civilizations

Eye on Ancient Egypt X XThe Great Aztecs X XThe Inca Empire X XInisde Ancient Rome X XLooking Back at Ancient Greece X XThe Mysterious Ancient Maya X X

Historical Moments - Early America

The Believers X XFree to Learn X XHalf Free X XMother of Invention X XA New Mother X XWhat If You'd Been at Jamestown X X

Historical Moments - The American Revolution

The Bravest Blacksmith X XFlames of Freedom X XGive Me Liberty X XThe Secret Soldier X XWe're Behind you George Washington X XYankee Doodle and the Secret Society X X

Historical Moments - The Civil WarAbraham Lincoln: A Great American Life X XAmerica's Civil War X XBrothers at War X XThe Code of the Drum X XA Letter for Mr. Lincoln X XSong of David X XHistorical Moments - Settling the West

The Chisholm Trail X XThe Forty-Niners: The Story of the California Gold Rush X XThe Great Race: The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad X XJames Meets the Praire X XKit Carson: A Life of Adventure X XThe Longest Journey: The Story of the Donner Party X XThe Pony Express X XThe Race for a New Life X X

STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

Cover-to-Cover Chapter Books

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

4.A.3a Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.

4.A.3b Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.

4.A.3c Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.

4.A.3d Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage barriers to listening (e.g., noise, speaker credibility, environmental distractions).

4.B.3a Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.

4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi-media compositions that represent group projects.

4.B.3c Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).

4.B.3d Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.

STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

Remember the Alamo! X XSagebrush X XSchoolhouse on the Prarie X XThe Spirit of the Wild West X XSquare Against the World: The Story of a Sod House X XWagons Ho! A Diary of the Oregon Trail X X

General Interest

The Best Sign X XThe Elephant's Ancestors X XFriends, No Matter What X XGreat Eagle and Small One X XThe Jesse Owens Story X XLittle Fish X XMagic Tricks and More X XA Pirate Tale X XTo Be a Cowboy X XWhat's New with Mr. Pizooti? X X

Historical Toys

Bicycles X XBillions of Balls X XColorful Kites X XGames Galore! X XMarvelous Marbles X XTops (and Other Spinning Toys) X XToy Fads X XWheels! X X

Animal Adventures - on the Land

Amos: An American Badger X XChester: A Raccoon X XEli: A Black Bear X XEzra: A Mountain Lion X XGiant Lizards X XGus: A Beaver X XKooski: A Gray Wolf X XLucy: A Virginia Opossum X XPerry: A Pronghorn Antelope X XRoscoe: A North American Moose X XRudy: A Bobcat X XSimon: A Red Fox X XToy Deer of the Florida Keys X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

4.A.3a Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.

4.A.3b Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.

4.A.3c Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.

4.A.3d Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage barriers to listening (e.g., noise, speaker credibility, environmental distractions).

4.B.3a Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.

4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi-media compositions that represent group projects.

4.B.3c Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).

4.B.3d Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.

STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

Animal Adventures - in the Water

The American Alligator X XDolphins X XDudley: A Florida Manatee X XKip: A Sea Otter X XSea Turtles: Creatures of Mystery X XSharks! X XTilly: A River Otter X X

Animal Adventures - in the Air

Califonia Condor: Flying Free X XCallie: A Great Gray Owl X XDaphne: A Trumpeter Swan X XMattie: A Brown Pelican X XThe Whooping Crane X XZelda: A Little Brown Bat X X

Animal Adventures - Animal FactsCrazy Creatures of Australia and New Zealand X XCrazy Creatures of the World X XGoing, Going, Gone? Saving Animals in Danger X XThe Outrageous Animal Record Book X XPresidential Pet "Tails" X X

Sports

Behind the Scenes at the Olympics X XBreaking Barriers: Athlete Who Led the Way X XCourageous Comebacks: Athletes Who Defied the Odds X XFootball's Fallen Hero: The Jack Trice Story X XGreat Moments at the Olympics X XRecord Breakers: Incredible Sports Achievements X XTeamwork: Working Together to Win X X

Racing

Drag Racing: Attacking the Green X XKarting: Keeping the Rubber Side Down X XSprint Car Racing: Unleashing the Power X XStock Car Racing: Running with the Big Boys X X

Moments in History

The American Flag X X

Cover-to-Cover Informational Books

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

4.A.3a Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.

4.A.3b Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.

4.A.3c Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.

4.A.3d Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage barriers to listening (e.g., noise, speaker credibility, environmental distractions).

4.B.3a Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.

4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi-media compositions that represent group projects.

4.B.3c Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).

4.B.3d Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.

STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

The American Revolution X XAmerica's Early Settlers X XCalifornia Gold Rush X XThe Civil War X XExplorers to the New World X XFrom Smoke Signals to Email X XPioneer Days X XPirates and Privateers in the New World X XThe Pony Express: Heroes in the Saddle X XTarnished Legacy: The Story of the Comstock Lode X XThe Trail of Tears: An American Tragedy X XMoments in History - the 20th CenturyAmerican Justice: Seven Famous Trials of the 20th Century X XAmerican Justice II: Six Trials That Captivated the Nation X XComing to America: The Story of Immigration X XA Country on the Move: The United States from 1900-1929 X XThe Dirty Thirties: The United States from 1929-1941 X XThe War at Home: The United States in 1968 X XWorld War II X X

Moments in History - Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Egypt X XThe Aztec Civilization X XDisasters of the Ancient World X XThe Inca Civilization X XThe Mayan Civilization X X

Environmental Disasters

Blizzard! Snowstorm Fury X XFloods! Rising, Raging Waters X XHurricane! Nature's Most Destructive Force X XLost in a Blizzard! The Towner Bus Tragedy X XTornado! The Strongest Winds on Earth X XOil Spills! The Perils of Petroleum X XTsunami! Death Wave X XFire! Raging Destruction X XEarthquake! On Shaky Ground X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

4.A.3a Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.

4.A.3b Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.

4.A.3c Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.

4.A.3d Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage barriers to listening (e.g., noise, speaker credibility, environmental distractions).

4.B.3a Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.

4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi-media compositions that represent group projects.

4.B.3c Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).

4.B.3d Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.

STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

Avalanche! The Deadly Slide X XVolcano! Dome of Fire X X

The Natural World

Animal Geography: Africa X XAnimal Geography: Asia X XAnimal Geography: Australia X XAnimal Geography: Europe X XAnimal Geography: North America X XAnimal Geography: South America X XCanopies in the Clouds: Earth's Rain Forests X XGorillas: Huge and Gentle X XOrcas: High Seas Supermen X XLoess Hills Forever X XCountdown to Yesterday: Earth's Prehistoric Past X X

Thrills and AdventureAir Devils: Sky Racers, Sky Diverts, and Stunt Pilots X XBigfoot: The Legend Lives On X XCave Story: An Underground Adventure X XThe Iditarod: The Greatest Win Ever X XInto the Abyss: A Tour of Inner Space X XKayaking: Riding the Rapids X XLights, Camera, Action! A Fun Look at the Movies X XLights, Camera, Action 2! Another Fun Look at the Movies X XMountain Climbing: Scaling the Heights X XOcean Diving: Traveling Through Inner Space X XSea Monsters: Myth and Truth X X

Unsung HeroesDiary of a War Child: The Memoir of Gertrud Schakat Tammen X XHelping Paws: Service Dogs X XOnce Upon a War: The Memoir of Gertrud Schakat Tammen X XThe Red Tails: World War II's Tuskegge Airmen X XWomen with Grit X X

RelationshipsChild Care: Yeow! I'm in Charge of a Human Being X XFriendship: Come Along on a Cruise X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

4.A.3a Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.

4.A.3b Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.

4.A.3c Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.

4.A.3d Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage barriers to listening (e.g., noise, speaker credibility, environmental distractions).

4.B.3a Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.

4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi-media compositions that represent group projects.

4.B.3c Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).

4.B.3d Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.

STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

Pets: Never Dance with a Tree Frog X X

Contemporary Fiction

Buddies for Life X XFor Honey X XJavier's Dream X XJoker X XMy Brother, Javier X XPatrick's Secret X XSummer Friends X XT.J. Westin, Man of the House X XTop Fin: Dolphin Dives X XThe Truth Test X XWhat's the Trick? X X

Humor

Don't Bug Me X XFunny Man X XThe Gotcha Plot X XPete Ramsey and the John Thing X X

Historical Fiction

Almost Sisters X XGypsy in the Cellar X XThe Hidden Dagger X XKodi's Mare X XLinnie's Letters X XThe Long Journey to Freedom X XNickaleer! Shipwreck Survivors X XNothing is for Free X XShakespeare and Me X XSummer of Secrets X XSummer Shepherd X XTall Shadow: A Navajo Boy X XTo Rainbow Valley X X

Historical Fiction - The Civil War

Borderland Horse X XThe Freedom Tree X XTwins X XUnited in Freedom X X

Historical Fiction - World War II

The King Christian Club X XA Light in the Sky X X

Cover-to-Cover Novels

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

4.A.3a Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.

4.A.3b Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.

4.A.3c Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.

4.A.3d Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage barriers to listening (e.g., noise, speaker credibility, environmental distractions).

4.B.3a Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.

4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi-media compositions that represent group projects.

4.B.3c Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).

4.B.3d Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.

STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

Mission Sabotage X XRiver of Amber X XRiver of Freedom X XRiver of Ice X XThe Secret Room X XA Trip Through Time X XHistorical Fiction - David's AdventuresDavid Experiences the San Francisco Earthquake X XDavid Meets a Football Pioneer X XDavid Went Where on Vacation? X XDavid's Adventures at the Chicago World's Fair X XDavid's Journey on the Underground Railroad X X

Historical Fiction - The Five Winters Series

Buffalo Home X XThe Buffalo Robe X XThe Fire Carrier X XPrairie Meeting X XThe Rattlesnake Necklace X XRocky Mountain Summer X XThe Winter of the Stone Woman X X

Biographical Fiction Danger Marches to the Palace: Queen Lili'uokalani X XDeath of Lies: Socrates X XFight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez X XLeap into the Unknown: Albert Einstein X XShatter with Words: Langston Hughes X XTime Trap: Martin Luther King Jr. X X

Adventure

Courage on the Causeway X XDanger Canyon X XDisaster at Lunker Lake X XFirewatch X XSurvival at Big Shark Key X X

Fantasy

Be Careful What You Wish For X XThe Galaxy Diner X XThe Message, the Promise, and How Pigs Figure In X XStar Searchers X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

4.A.3a Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.

4.A.3b Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.

4.A.3c Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.

4.A.3d Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage barriers to listening (e.g., noise, speaker credibility, environmental distractions).

4.B.3a Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.

4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi-media compositions that represent group projects.

4.B.3c Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).

4.B.3d Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.

STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

Sports

Clubhouse Threat X XSoccer Battle X XSoccer Blaster X XSosa's Homers X XWho Stole the Bases? X XYou Gotta Have Goop! X X

Cody Smith Mysteries

Bigfoot in New York City? X XThe Case of the Bad-Luck Bike Ride Across Iowa X XThe Case of the Disappearing Kidnapper X XThe Case of the Missing Emeralds X XThe Case of the Vanishing Cat X XCody Smith and the Holiday Mysteries X XThe Jayhawk Horse Mystery X X

Mystery

Holding the Yellow Rabbit X XIndian Ghost Mystery X XKimo and the Secret Waves X X

Adventure I

Desert Courage X XHazardous Heights X XNight of Disaster X XRunning Into Darkness X XUnder the Mushroom Cloud X X

Adventure II

Bloodred Sky X XDisaster on the River X XIsland of Fortune X XNo Way Out X XWhite Monster X X

Suspense

An Alien From Cyberspace X XThe Chain X XThe Dangerous Breakup X XA Deadly Obsession X XThe Frozen Face X XThe Ghost of Mangrove Manor X XLike Father, Like Son X X

Passages Novels

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

4.A.3a Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.

4.A.3b Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.

4.A.3c Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.

4.A.3d Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage barriers to listening (e.g., noise, speaker credibility, environmental distractions).

4.B.3a Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.

4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi-media compositions that represent group projects.

4.B.3c Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).

4.B.3d Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.

STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

The Monster in the Mountains X XNew Kid in Class X XRage of the Tiger X X

HistoricalAnd We Will Be No More - Colonization of the Northeast X XThe Bloody Wake of the Infamy - Mercantilism and Piracy X XThe Burning of the Valley - The Civil War X XDarkness - World War II X XDear Mr. Kilmer - World War I X XDream Mountain - The Gold Rush X XFreedom Knows No Color - The Civil War X XThe Greatest Heroes - The Vietnam War X XHear That Whistle Blow - The Great Depression X XA Mark on History - Westward Expansion X XSomeday the Sun Will Shine Again - The Industrial Revolution X XStrawberry Autumn - The Civil Rights Movement X XWait Until Spring - The Immigrant Experience X XWinter at Wolf Crossing - Frontier America X XThe Witches of Northboro - Colonial Witch Trials X X

Contemporary

An Alien Spring X XThe Boy From Planet Nowhere X XBridge to the Moon X XThe Darkest Secret X XDon't Blame the Children X XThe Ghost Boy X XGingerbread Heart X XGoing for Gold X XThe Haunting of Hawthorne X XThe Hyena Laughs at Night X XJust Another Name for Lonely X XMaitland's Kid X XMemories are Forever X XOld Traditions, New Pride X XThe Petition X X

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

4.A.3a Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.

4.A.3b Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.

4.A.3c Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.

4.A.3d Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage barriers to listening (e.g., noise, speaker credibility, environmental distractions).

4.B.3a Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.

4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi-media compositions that represent group projects.

4.B.3c Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).

4.B.3d Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.

STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

Please Don't Ask Me to Love You X XThe Power of the Rose X XThe Price of Friendship X XThe Shadow Man X XThe Shining Mark X XA Song to Sing X XSparrow's Treasure X XSummer of Shame X XTo Be Somebody X XTo Slay the Dragon X XThe Vandal X XWhen a Hero Dies X X

Author and Short Story Collections

Tales of Detectives X XTales of Edgar Allan Poe X XTales of Fate X XTales of Jack London X XTales of Louisa May Alcott X XTales of Mark Twain X XTales of O. Henry X XTales of Rudyard Kipling X XTales of Sherlock Holmes X XTales of Washington Irving X XTales of William Shakespeare X XTales of William Shakespeare: The Comedies X X

Cultural and Historical Tales

Tales of Africa X XTales of Africa II X XTales of American Folklore X XTales of American Indians X XTales of Ancient Civilizations X XTales of China X XTales of Latin America X XTales of Northern Europe X XTales of Southeast Asia X XTales of the American Revolution X XTales of the Civil War X XTales of the Old West X XTales of the Seven Wonders X X

Timeless Classics

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PLC Cover-to Cover Hi/Lo Titles

4.A.3a Demonstrate ways (e.g., ask probing questions, provide feedback to a speaker, summarize and paraphrase complex spoken messages) that listening attentively can improve comprehension.

4.A.3b Compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.

4.A.3c Restate and carry out multistep oral instructions.

4.A.3d Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage barriers to listening (e.g., noise, speaker credibility, environmental distractions).

4.B.3a Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.

4.B.3b Design and produce reports and multi-media compositions that represent group projects.

4.B.3c Develop strategies to manage or overcome communication anxiety and apprehension (e.g., sentence outlining, note cards).

4.B.3d Use verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to maintain communications and to resolve conflict.

STATE GOAL 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

Fables, Folktales and Legends

Tales of Aesop X XTales of Animals X XTales of Beauty X XTales of Brothers Grimm X XTales of Courage X XTales of Enchantment X XTales of Fright X XTales of Greek Mythology X XTales of Greek Mythology II X XTales of Heroes X XTales of Honor X XTales of Silliness X XTales of Yore X X

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5.A.3a Identify appropriate resources to solve problems or answer questions through research.

5.A.3b Design a project related to contemporary issues (e.g., real-world math, career development, community service) using multiple sources.

5.B.3a Choose and analyze information sources for individual, academic and functional purposes.

5.B.3b Identify, evaluate and cite primary sources.

5.C.3a Plan, compose, edit and revise documents that synthesize new meaning gleaned from multiple sources.

5.C.3b Prepare and orally present original work (e.g., poems, monologues, reports, plays, stories) supported by research.

5.C.3c Take notes, conduct interviews, organize and report information in oral, visual and electronic formats.

Sports

Behind the Scenes at the Olympics X X X X X XBreaking Barriers: Athlete Who Led the Way X X X X X XCourageous Comebacks: Athletes Who Defied the Odds X X X X X XFootball's Fallen Hero: The Jack Trice Story X X X X X XGreat Moments at the Olympics X X X X X XRecord Breakers: Incredible Sports Achievements X X X X X XTeamwork: Working Together to Win X X X X X X

Racing

Drag Racing: Attacking the Green X X X X X XKarting: Keeping the Rubber Side Down X X X X X XSprint Car Racing: Unleashing the Power X X X X X XStock Car Racing: Running with the Big Boys X X X X X X

Moments in History

The American Flag X X X X X XThe American Revolution X X X X X XAmerica's Early Settlers X X X X X XCalifornia Gold Rush X X X X X XThe Civil War X X X X X XExplorers to the New World X X X X X XFrom Smoke Signals to Email X X X X X XPioneer Days X X X X X XPirates and Privateers in the New World X X X X X XThe Pony Express: Heroes in the Saddle X X X X X XTarnished Legacy: The Story of the Comstock Lode X X X X X XThe Trail of Tears: An American Tragedy X X X X X XMoments in History - the 20th CenturyAmerican Justice: Seven Famous Trials of the 20th Century X X X X X XAmerican Justice II: Six Trials That Captivated the Nation X X X X X XComing to America: The Story of Immigration X X X X X XA Country on the Move: The United States from 1900-1929 X X X X X XThe Dirty Thirties: The United States from 1929-1941 X X X X X XThe War at Home: The United States in 1968 X X X X X XWorld War II X X X X X X

Moments in History - Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Egypt X X X X X XThe Aztec Civilization X X X X X X

STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information

Cover-to-Cover Informational Books

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5.A.3a Identify appropriate resources to solve problems or answer questions through research.

5.A.3b Design a project related to contemporary issues (e.g., real-world math, career development, community service) using multiple sources.

5.B.3a Choose and analyze information sources for individual, academic and functional purposes.

5.B.3b Identify, evaluate and cite primary sources.

5.C.3a Plan, compose, edit and revise documents that synthesize new meaning gleaned from multiple sources.

5.C.3b Prepare and orally present original work (e.g., poems, monologues, reports, plays, stories) supported by research.

5.C.3c Take notes, conduct interviews, organize and report information in oral, visual and electronic formats.

STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information

Disasters of the Ancient World X X X X X XThe Inca Civilization X X X X X XThe Mayan Civilization X X X X X X

Environmental Disasters

Blizzard! Snowstorm Fury X X X X X XFloods! Rising, Raging Waters X X X X X XHurricane! Nature's Most Destructive Force X X X X X XLost in a Blizzard! The Towner Bus Tragedy X X X X X XTornado! The Strongest Winds on Earth X X X X X XOil Spills! The Perils of Petroleum X X X X X XTsunami! Death Wave X X X X X XFire! Raging Destruction X X X X X XEarthquake! On Shaky Ground X X X X X XAvalanche! The Deadly Slide X X X X X XVolcano! Dome of Fire X X X X X X

The Natural World

Animal Geography: Africa X X X X X XAnimal Geography: Asia X X X X X XAnimal Geography: Australia X X X X X XAnimal Geography: Europe X X X X X XAnimal Geography: North America X X X X X XAnimal Geography: South America X X X X X XCanopies in the Clouds: Earth's Rain Forests X X X X X XGorillas: Huge and Gentle X X X X X XOrcas: High Seas Supermen X X X X X XLoess Hills Forever X X X X X XCountdown to Yesterday: Earth's Prehistoric Past X X X X X X

Thrills and Adventure

Air Devils: Sky Racers, Sky Diverts, and Stunt Pilots X X X X X XBigfoot: The Legend Lives On X X X X X XCave Story: An Underground Adventure X X X X X XThe Iditarod: The Greatest Win Ever X X X X X XInto the Abyss: A Tour of Inner Space X X X X X XKayaking: Riding the Rapids X X X X X XLights, Camera, Action! A Fun Look at the Movies X X X X X XLights, Camera, Action 2! Another Fun Look at the Movies X X X X X XMountain Climbing: Scaling the Heights X X X X X XOcean Diving: Traveling Through Inner Space X X X X X XSea Monsters: Myth and Truth X X X X X X

Unsung HeroesDiary of a War Child: The Memoir of Gertrud Schakat Tammen X X X X X X

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5.A.3a Identify appropriate resources to solve problems or answer questions through research.

5.A.3b Design a project related to contemporary issues (e.g., real-world math, career development, community service) using multiple sources.

5.B.3a Choose and analyze information sources for individual, academic and functional purposes.

5.B.3b Identify, evaluate and cite primary sources.

5.C.3a Plan, compose, edit and revise documents that synthesize new meaning gleaned from multiple sources.

5.C.3b Prepare and orally present original work (e.g., poems, monologues, reports, plays, stories) supported by research.

5.C.3c Take notes, conduct interviews, organize and report information in oral, visual and electronic formats.

STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information

Helping Paws: Service Dogs X X X X X XOnce Upon a War: The Memoir of Gertrud Schakat Tammen X X X X X XThe Red Tails: World War II's Tuskegge Airmen X X X X X XWomen with Grit X X X X X X

Relationships

Child Care: Yeow! I'm in Charge of a Human Being X X X X X XFriendship: Come Along on a Cruise X X X X X XPets: Never Dance with a Tree Frog X X X X X X

Contemporary Fiction

Buddies for Life X X X X X XFor Honey X X X X X XJavier's Dream X X X X X XJoker X X X X X XMy Brother, Javier X X X X X XPatrick's Secret X X X X X XSummer Friends X X X X X XT.J. Westin, Man of the House X X X X X XTop Fin: Dolphin Dives X X X X X XThe Truth Test X X X X X XWhat's the Trick? X X X X X X

Humor

Don't Bug Me X X X X X XFunny Man X X X X X XThe Gotcha Plot X X X X X XPete Ramsey and the John Thing X X X X X X

Historical Fiction

Almost Sisters X X X X X XGypsy in the Cellar X X X X X XThe Hidden Dagger X X X X X XKodi's Mare X X X X X XLinnie's Letters X X X X X XThe Long Journey to Freedom X X X X X XNickaleer! Shipwreck Survivors X X X X X XNothing is for Free X X X X X XShakespeare and Me X X X X X XSummer of Secrets X X X X X XSummer Shepherd X X X X X XTall Shadow: A Navajo Boy X X X X X XTo Rainbow Valley X X X X X X

Historical Fiction - The Civil War

Borderland Horse X X X X X X

Cover-to-Cover Novels

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5.A.3a Identify appropriate resources to solve problems or answer questions through research.

5.A.3b Design a project related to contemporary issues (e.g., real-world math, career development, community service) using multiple sources.

5.B.3a Choose and analyze information sources for individual, academic and functional purposes.

5.B.3b Identify, evaluate and cite primary sources.

5.C.3a Plan, compose, edit and revise documents that synthesize new meaning gleaned from multiple sources.

5.C.3b Prepare and orally present original work (e.g., poems, monologues, reports, plays, stories) supported by research.

5.C.3c Take notes, conduct interviews, organize and report information in oral, visual and electronic formats.

STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information

The Freedom Tree X X X X X XTwins X X X X X XUnited in Freedom X X X X X X

Historical Fiction - World War II

The King Christian Club X X X X X XA Light in the Sky X X X X X XMission Sabotage X X X X X XRiver of Amber X X X X X XRiver of Freedom X X X X X XRiver of Ice X X X X X XThe Secret Room X X X X X XA Trip Through Time X X X X X XHistorical Fiction - David's AdventuresDavid Experiences the San Francisco Earthquake X X X X X XDavid Meets a Football Pioneer X X X X X XDavid Went Where on Vacation? X X X X X XDavid's Adventures at the Chicago World's Fair X X X X X XDavid's Journey on the Underground Railroad X X X X X X

Historical Fiction - The Five Winters Series

Buffalo Home X X X X X XThe Buffalo Robe X X X X X XThe Fire Carrier X X X X X XPrairie Meeting X X X X X XThe Rattlesnake Necklace X X X X X XRocky Mountain Summer X X X X X XThe Winter of the Stone Woman X X X X X X

Biographical Fiction Danger Marches to the Palace: Queen Lili'uokalani X X X X X XDeath of Lies: Socrates X X X X X XFight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez X X X X X XLeap into the Unknown: Albert Einstein X X X X X XShatter with Words: Langston Hughes X X X X X XTime Trap: Martin Luther King Jr. X X X X X X

Adventure

Courage on the Causeway X X X X X XDanger Canyon X X X X X XDisaster at Lunker Lake X X X X X XFirewatch X X X X X XSurvival at Big Shark Key X X X X X X

Fantasy

Be Careful What You Wish For X X X X X X

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5.A.3a Identify appropriate resources to solve problems or answer questions through research.

5.A.3b Design a project related to contemporary issues (e.g., real-world math, career development, community service) using multiple sources.

5.B.3a Choose and analyze information sources for individual, academic and functional purposes.

5.B.3b Identify, evaluate and cite primary sources.

5.C.3a Plan, compose, edit and revise documents that synthesize new meaning gleaned from multiple sources.

5.C.3b Prepare and orally present original work (e.g., poems, monologues, reports, plays, stories) supported by research.

5.C.3c Take notes, conduct interviews, organize and report information in oral, visual and electronic formats.

STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information

The Galaxy Diner X X X X X XThe Message, the Promise, and How Pigs Figure In X X X X X XStar Searchers X X X X X X

Sports

Clubhouse Threat X X X X X XSoccer Battle X X X X X XSoccer Blaster X X X X X XSosa's Homers X X X X X XWho Stole the Bases? X X X X X XYou Gotta Have Goop! X X X X X X

Cody Smith Mysteries

Bigfoot in New York City? X X X X X XThe Case of the Bad-Luck Bike Ride Across Iowa X X X X X XThe Case of the Disappearing Kidnapper X X X X X XThe Case of the Missing Emeralds X X X X X XThe Case of the Vanishing Cat X X X X X XCody Smith and the Holiday Mysteries X X X X X XThe Jayhawk Horse Mystery X X X X X X

Mystery

Holding the Yellow Rabbit X X X X X XIndian Ghost Mystery X X X X X XKimo and the Secret Waves X X X X X X

Adventure I

Desert Courage X X X X X XHazardous Heights X X X X X XNight of Disaster X X X X X XRunning Into Darkness X X X X X XUnder the Mushroom Cloud X X X X X X

Adventure II

Bloodred Sky X X X X X XDisaster on the River X X X X X XIsland of Fortune X X X X X XNo Way Out X X X X X XWhite Monster X X X X X X

Suspense

An Alien From Cyberspace X X X X X XThe Chain X X X X X XThe Dangerous Breakup X X X X X XA Deadly Obsession X X X X X XThe Frozen Face X X X X X XThe Ghost of Mangrove Manor X X X X X XLike Father, Like Son X X X X X X

Passages Novels

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5.A.3a Identify appropriate resources to solve problems or answer questions through research.

5.A.3b Design a project related to contemporary issues (e.g., real-world math, career development, community service) using multiple sources.

5.B.3a Choose and analyze information sources for individual, academic and functional purposes.

5.B.3b Identify, evaluate and cite primary sources.

5.C.3a Plan, compose, edit and revise documents that synthesize new meaning gleaned from multiple sources.

5.C.3b Prepare and orally present original work (e.g., poems, monologues, reports, plays, stories) supported by research.

5.C.3c Take notes, conduct interviews, organize and report information in oral, visual and electronic formats.

STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information

The Monster in the Mountains X X X X X XNew Kid in Class X X X X X XRage of the Tiger X X X X X X

HistoricalAnd We Will Be No More - Colonization of the Northeast X X X X X XThe Bloody Wake of the Infamy - Mercantilism and Piracy X X X X X XThe Burning of the Valley - The Civil War X X X X X XDarkness - World War II X X X X X XDear Mr. Kilmer - World War I X X X X X XDream Mountain - The Gold Rush X X X X X XFreedom Knows No Color - The Civil War X X X X X XThe Greatest Heroes - The Vietnam War X X X X X XHear That Whistle Blow - The Great Depression X X X X X XA Mark on History - Westward Expansion X X X X X XSomeday the Sun Will Shine Again - The Industrial Revolution X X X X X XStrawberry Autumn - The Civil Rights Movement X X X X X XWait Until Spring - The Immigrant Experience X X X X X XWinter at Wolf Crossing - Frontier America X X X X X XThe Witches of Northboro - Colonial Witch Trials X X X X X X

Contemporary

An Alien Spring X X X X X XThe Boy From Planet Nowhere X X X X X XBridge to the Moon X X X X X XThe Darkest Secret X X X X X XDon't Blame the Children X X X X X XThe Ghost Boy X X X X X XGingerbread Heart X X X X X XGoing for Gold X X X X X XThe Haunting of Hawthorne X X X X X XThe Hyena Laughs at Night X X X X X XJust Another Name for Lonely X X X X X XMaitland's Kid X X X X X XMemories are Forever X X X X X XOld Traditions, New Pride X X X X X XThe Petition X X X X X XPlease Don't Ask Me to Love You X X X X X XThe Power of the Rose X X X X X X

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5.A.3a Identify appropriate resources to solve problems or answer questions through research.

5.A.3b Design a project related to contemporary issues (e.g., real-world math, career development, community service) using multiple sources.

5.B.3a Choose and analyze information sources for individual, academic and functional purposes.

5.B.3b Identify, evaluate and cite primary sources.

5.C.3a Plan, compose, edit and revise documents that synthesize new meaning gleaned from multiple sources.

5.C.3b Prepare and orally present original work (e.g., poems, monologues, reports, plays, stories) supported by research.

5.C.3c Take notes, conduct interviews, organize and report information in oral, visual and electronic formats.

STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information

The Price of Friendship X X X X X XThe Shadow Man X X X X X XThe Shining Mark X X X X X XA Song to Sing X X X X X XSparrow's Treasure X X X X X XSummer of Shame X X X X X XTo Be Somebody X X X X X XTo Slay the Dragon X X X X X XThe Vandal X X X X X XWhen a Hero Dies X X X X X X

Author and Short Story Collections

Tales of Detectives X X X X X XTales of Edgar Allan Poe X X X X X XTales of Fate X X X X X XTales of Jack London X X X X X XTales of Louisa May Alcott X X X X X XTales of Mark Twain X X X X X XTales of O. Henry X X X X X XTales of Rudyard Kipling X X X X X XTales of Sherlock Holmes X X X X X XTales of Washington Irving X X X X X XTales of William Shakespeare X X X X X XTales of William Shakespeare: The Comedies X X X X X X

Cultural and Historical Tales

Tales of Africa X X X X X XTales of Africa II X X X X X XTales of American Folklore X X X X X XTales of American Indians X X X X X XTales of Ancient Civilizations X X X X X XTales of China X X X X X XTales of Latin America X X X X X XTales of Northern Europe X X X X X XTales of Southeast Asia X X X X X XTales of the American Revolution X X X X X XTales of the Civil War X X X X X XTales of the Old West X X X X X XTales of the Seven Wonders X X X X X X

Fables, Folktales and Legends

Tales of Aesop X X X X X XTales of Animals X X X X X XTales of Beauty X X X X X XTales of Brothers Grimm X X X X X X

Timeless Classics

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5.A.3a Identify appropriate resources to solve problems or answer questions through research.

5.A.3b Design a project related to contemporary issues (e.g., real-world math, career development, community service) using multiple sources.

5.B.3a Choose and analyze information sources for individual, academic and functional purposes.

5.B.3b Identify, evaluate and cite primary sources.

5.C.3a Plan, compose, edit and revise documents that synthesize new meaning gleaned from multiple sources.

5.C.3b Prepare and orally present original work (e.g., poems, monologues, reports, plays, stories) supported by research.

5.C.3c Take notes, conduct interviews, organize and report information in oral, visual and electronic formats.

STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information

Tales of Courage X X X X X XTales of Enchantment X X X X X XTales of Fright X X X X X XTales of Greek Mythology X X X X X XTales of Greek Mythology II X X X X X XTales of Heroes X X X X X XTales of Honor X X X X X XTales of Silliness X X X X X XTales of Yore X X X X X X


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