Power Pairs

Grades 1–4

Better Together: Fiction and Nonfiction Pairs Boost Students' Engagement and Comprehension.

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Description

Focus on Building Content Knowledge and Vocabulary with 102 Science, Social Studies and Math Fiction and Nonfiction Pairs

CREATE a dynamic learning environment, while increasing Science, Social Studies, and Math comprehension with 102 Fiction/Nonfiction Thematic Power Pairs, available in Print, E-Book, and Audio formats.
INTRODUCE a topic with the Fiction book, and reinforce it with the Nonfiction book.
INCORPORATE vocabulary, comprehension, and writing strategies into content area instruction.

Why Pair Fiction and Nonfiction Texts?

DIFFERENTIATE instruction to support struggling readers in accessing content in a variety of genres.
PROVIDE a bridge between fictional characters, settings, and problems to people, places, and problems of the real world.
DEVELOP background knowledge, literacy, and writing skills.
INCREASE students' vocabulary and improve their comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Student Resources

Available in Print, E-Book, and Audio Formats

Each of the 34 Theme Sets include one Fiction/Nonfiction pair each of Below-, On, and Above-Level titles.
Engage students and build their background knowledge with Fiction titles.
Meet content standards and increase students' vocabulary and comprehension with Nonfiction titles.
Discuss the Power Pairs books using the "Think About It" questions on the inside back cover of each Student Book.
Differentiate your instruction with all Student Books available in Print, Ebook, and Audio formats. Ebook and Audio formats can be downloaded to iPad libraries and other devices.

Teacher Resources

Differentiate Instruction and Meet the Needs of Every Student.

Valuable instruction for using the Fiction and Nonfiction title together
Individual instruction for each title that includes reviewing the key themes and Close Reading prompts
Optional Writing Activities about each topic
3 Blackline Master Activities (1 for each title and 1 connecting the pair)
Strategies for working with English Language Learners

Teaching Strategies for Fiction and Nonfiction Paired Sets

Create a Dynamic Learning Environment and Increase Comprehension

Use the Power Pairs to meet the needs of every student.
This Teaching Strategies Guide contains suggestions for differentiating instruction and deepening and broadening content knowledge.

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Power Pair Samples

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Circling the Sun. Fiction/Nonfiction Pair
- Fiction Science E-Book: Moon Dance / Nonfiction Science E-Book: The Moon
- Fiction / Nonfiction Lesson Plan and Blackline Masters
Our American Folklore. Fiction/Nonfiction Pair
- Fiction Social Studies E-Book: The Fox, the Dog, and the Coyote / Nonfiction Social Studies E-Book: Folklore of Native Americans
- Fiction / Nonfiction Lesson Plan and Blackline Masters

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