Support your first-grade students in close reading of nonfiction and fiction texts with practice that supports Common Core methodology.   Each unit contains two related reading selections in a minibook format. The themes reflect first-grade science and social studies topics and are focused around a Big Question. For example, Can I live without my bones? (Big Question) connects “How Bones Work” (a nonfiction article) and “Jacob’s Bones” (a fictional story).   The activities in each unit help students: ·      Learn and apply academic vocabulary in context ·      Participate in oral close reading discussions ·      Answer comprehension questions ·      Write to a prompt with the help of a graphic organizer   This resource includes: ·      Seven robust units that include a unit assessment with discussion of the topic, texts, and Big Question, as well as a writing prompt. ·      Downloadable home–school connection activities and projects that extend learning at home ·      Common Core correlations for every unit for easy reference. ·      Minibooks of each reading selection.   Plus, the suggested learning path is easy to scaffold!