Student Books
- 40–48 pages.
- Available in print or ebook formats.
Social Studies Features
- In-depth, yet accessible explanations of social studies topics.
- Topics align with state standards.
- Informational text features such as headings, subheadings, photos, timelines, charts, and more.
Content-Area Reading Skills
- Develops technical vocabulary.
- Introduces various expository text structures.
- Builds understanding of informational text features.
- Practice of critical reading skills.
- Develops informational reading skills, including
—cause and effect
—analysis
—relate visuals to text
—compare and contrast
—summarize
—and more
Teacher Support
All purchases include digital access to title-specific teaching support.
Digital Library
Includes ebook editions of all Reading Essentials in Social Studies titles and title-specific teacher support.
All teachers, all students—unlimited building access for one year.
Sampler
Includes one softcover copy of each title in a set and FREE digital teacher resources.
6-Pack
Individual titles are sold in softcover 6-packs conveniently packaged in a storage bag.
All purchases of print or ebooks include digital access to title-specific Teaching and Assessment Resources plus a Teaching Content-Area Literacy Strategies Resource.
Teaching and Assessment Resources
Strategies, activities, and information improve comprehension.
- prereading ideas, reading, writing, vocabulary, and content-area activities
- content-area vocabulary-building exercises
- project ideas
- strategies for use with English Language Learners
- a chart correlating each title to national standards
- a skills and strategies chart for each title
- project ideas for alternative assessment and parent involvement
- an objective test for each title
Teaching Content-Area Literacy Strategies Resource
Research-based strategies for teaching content-area literacy before, during, and after reading and with English Language Learners.
Research
Research Notes
Correlations
Common Core State Standards
Common Core English Language Arts Standards History and Social Studies
Common Core English Language Arts Standards for Reading: Informational Text
California
California Historical and Social Sciences Content Standards
Florida
Florida Grade Levels Expectations Social Studies Content Standards
Illinois
Missouri
Missouri State Standards
New York
Ohio
Ohio Social Studies Academic Content Standards
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Grade Level Expectations Social Sciences Content Standards
South Carolina
South Carolina Grade Level Expectations Social Sciences Content Standards
Virginia
Other