Q. Are any schools using other exemplar texts with the Toolkit lessons? A. Yes, the Spokane Public Schools has identified more accessible and more challenging texts for some of the trade books used in the Toolkit lessons. For a PDF of this list, please click here. Q. What exemplar texts can I use with my Spanish-speaking students? A. Here is a bibliography of trade books that can be used with ELL students. It’s organized by the same themes that are presented in the Extend and Investigate book on page 127. For a PDF of this bibliography, please click here. Q. Is The Comprehension Toolkit research based? A. The pedagogy and curriculum of the Comprehension Toolkit are grounded in research-based principles. For an overview of the key principles that underpin the Toolkit lessons click here. Home About the Authors Philosophy Goals of a Thinking Classroom Guiding Principles Instructional Practices Related Research Contents Features Sample Lessons FAQs Toolkit Texts New! The Primary Comprehension Toolkit Buy it Now Product Support Join the authors for a Lesson Walkthrough and then view an excerpt from The Active Literacy Classroom. NEW! Toolkit Texts Grades 2-3, 4-5, and 6-7 Learn more >> Coming May 2008! Primary Comprehension Toolkit samples and information updated periodically Maximize the Toolkit’s effect with an on-site seminar.

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