Know Your Extended Reading Texts Grade 6 Complete Pack

Know Your Extended Reading Texts are grade collections of 25 new titles, with a mix of fiction and non-fiction titles. Ignite curiosity and foster knowledge-building with a diverse collection of titles for small group instruction and independent reading.

The series:
• Develops sustained reading habits
• Deepens and practise reading comprehension strategies
• Builds background knowledge
• Increases vocabulary
• Addresses the skills and knowledge in language curriculums across Canada
• Offers opportunity for small-group instruction focused on comprehension strategies, building knowledge, and vocabulary
• Can be used for independent reading

Student Books:
• Engaging topics that connect to students’ lives and extend their understanding of the world
• Mix of fiction and non-fiction books with increasing length and complexity
• All books divided into chapters
• Non-fiction books include a glossary and an index
• Each book includes questions and activity prompts to engage students

Teacher’s Guide:
Each book has a one-page lesson plan with a focus on review and practice of
a specific comprehension skill. The lesson plan uses a three-part structure: Before, During, and After Reading.
• One-page lesson plan per student book
• Concentrates on comprehension but includes vocabulary, word study, and language conventions
• Focus is on student practice and application rather than teaching

The series can be used in conjunction with the Know Your Series or as a stand-alone resource. Each grade has an Instructional Framework Chart in the Teacher’s Guide that addresses
the skills and knowledge found in language curriculums:
• Grade 3: Common spelling patterns, comprehension strategies, word study, and
language conventions
• Grade 4: Less common spelling patterns, comprehension strategies, word study, and
language conventions
• Grade 5: Prefixes, suffixes, word origins, using context clues, comprehension strategies,
and word study
• Grade 6: Text structures, comprehension strategies, and word study

-6 copies of 25 titles
-Teacher's Guide