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| Connectors is a series of high-interest, nonfiction books with embedded support for encouraging authentic peer learning, or reciprocal reading. It provides students with time to actively practice and reinforce comprehension, vocabulary and oral language skills. With Connectors, each student takes a turn being the leader in the discussion, prompting peers to think and talk about each topic of focus using key comprehension strategies. Research is encouraged along the way to deepen understanding. Connectors also solves the problem of "what to do with the others" while you’re working with small groups during guided reading instruction, intervention, or individual conferencing or assessment.
Comprehension Strategies Covered:
- Predicting
- Clarifying
- Asking Questions
- Making Connections
- Creating Mental Images
- Evaluating
- Summarizing
Grade Level 4 (Guided Reading Levels P-T)
Grade Level 5 (Guided Reading Levels S-V) |
Connectors Complete Combo Kit (Grades 4 & 5) includes:- 288 student books (6 each of 48 titles, 24 titles at each grade level)
- 2 Teachers' Resource Books (1 for each grade level)
- 2 Observation Pads
- 2 FREE Classroom Organizers
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- General classroom instruction/supplemental
- Independent, small group learning
- Reciprocal reading
- Intervention
- ESL/ELL
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- Teachers’ Resource Book included with packages (Support for reciprocal teaching and cooperative learning, tips for comprehension strategy lessons, reproducible graphic organizers, assessment tips)
- On-site Professional Development – Reciprocal Teaching available for fee upon request
- Reciprocal Teaching at Work by Lori Oczkus available separately
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"I really like the Connectors books. Thank you for writing them. They helped me reach my goal. I really enjoy the books. My favorite book is with the mountain climber that broke his leg. Please make more of these books. I'm sure other kids will enjoy them. "
–Student
Laurel Elementary
East Whittier City Elementary School District
Whittier, CA
Use your STIMULUS Funds to supplement existing programs with Chorrito!
Race to the Top Funds - Contact us to customize a package to support your district's Race to the Top initiatives!
Federal Funding Opportunities: - Tile I, Part A (Improving Basic Programs)
- Title III, Part A (English Language Acquisition)
- Title V, Part A (Innovative Programs)
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
- IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
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