We really like the Measuring Up materials. Our initial TAKS scores show 95% in Reading and 94% in Math. We also were 96% in Science and 97% in Writing. We believe the measuring materials were a major factor in our good reading and math scores.
-Rick Sandlin, Principal, Wake Village Elementary, Texarkana, Texas ISD
We really like the Measuring Up materials. Our initial TAKS scores show 95% in Reading and 94% in Math. We also were 96% in Science and 97% in Writing. We believe the measuring materials were a major factor in our good reading and math scores.
-Rick Sandlin, Principal, Wake Village Elementary, Texarkana, Texas ISD
We really like the Measuring Up materials. Our initial TAKS scores show 95% in Reading and 94% in Math. We also were 96% in Science and 97% in Writing. We believe the measuring materials were a major factor in our good reading and math scores.
-Rick Sandlin, Principal, Wake Village Elementary, Texarkana, Texas ISD
Keep on Reading Science! Comprehension for Content-Area Literacy
Levels: A/B, B-E Grades: 1/2, 2-5
Keep on Reading Science! builds science literacy and comprehension with sixteen colorful student books at each level, each focused on one high-interest topic from life, earth, or physical science.
Big Book provides instruction and modeling to help the teacher transition into the Student Books
Scaffolds instruction with research-based guided reading techniques
Boosts skills and standards knowledge in science
Provides lively nonfiction Student Books to supplement your textbook program
Keep on Reading Science! Student Books Explore a Variety of Nonfiction Genres
Keep on Reading Science! supports student learning by moving students from more accessible nonfiction science genres to textbook selections. The variety of genres helps students learn to recognize and use a wide variety of text features.
About the program:
There are 16 lively content-area student books at each level. Each focuses on a single comprehension skill or strategy, explicitly teaching students how to apply it to different science nonfiction genres.
At each level, there are two student books each for eight key comprehension skills:
Text Features (Level A/B)
Nonfiction (Levels A/B, B)
Main Idea and Details
Sequence
Compare and Contrast
Summarize
Draw Conclusions
Cause and Effect
Problems and Solutions (Levels B-E)
Fact and Opinion (Levels C-E)
Available in Starter Kit, Classroom Kit, and individual 6-Packs. Starter Kit: Includes 1 copy of each of the 16 Student Books and 1 Teacher Guide. Classroom Kit: Includes 6 copies of each of the 16 Student Books and 1 Teacher Guide. Big Book: Includes 1 Instructional Big Book. Student Book 6-Packs: Include 6 copies per title. Starter and Classroom Kit for Level A/B includes 1 Big Book.
Teacher Guide only sold in conjunction with student materials.