Nonfiction Texts for the NC Social Studies Adoption

National Geographic Content Literacy Each title is correlated to the NC Social Studies Standard Course of Study All texts are leveled nonfiction texts (levels correlated to Guided Reading, DRA, Reading Recovery, and Lexile Levels) Develop nonfiction reading skills and strategies Prepare Students for Standardized Tests

National Geographic Content Literacy Make Social Studies content relevant and meaningful for students Increase comprehension, communication, and inquiry skills Develop essential writing skills Provide a wide range of nonfiction genres such as procedural, narrative, and expository texts

Objective To provide all students with access to grade-level content in Social Studies while supporting the development of language and literacy skills.

NGS Social Studies Titles by Level Grade Level Collection Level Range (Guided Reading / DRA) # of titles in NC Catalog KindergartenWordless, Word, Simple Sentence up to Level I / First GradeWord, Simple Sentence up to Level K / Second GradeH/14 up to Q/R44 Third GradeL/M up to S/T36 Fourth GradeR/S up to V/W10 Fifth GradeO/P up to V/W44

Kindergarten Sample Book

First Grade Sample Book

Second Grade Sample Book

Third Grade Sample Book

Fourth Grade Sample Book

Fifth Grade Sample Book

Supporting the English Language Learner in the Classroom Language, Literacy & Vocabulary Using a sheltered-instruction approach, deliver accessible grade level content and literacy instruction with carefully scaffolded support for students functioning below grade level.

Grade-appropriate Social Studies content written at lower reading levels 1. Vocabulary Development 2. Building Background 3. Building Big Ideas 4. Understanding of key concepts 5. Non-fiction text features 6. Link past learning to new concepts 7. Comprehension development 8. Word practice for fluency and mastery 9. Application of learning through activities 10. Assessing students on various levels

Teacher Support Teacher’s Guides for every title available online at Informal Teacher Notes on inside front cover of every book

Includes literacy focus as well as social studies focus

Highlights social studies activities Provides ideas for ELL support Includes easy- to-follow ideas for reading & responding to the book

Activity Masters Content and Comprehension Activity Masters

Assessment Tools Oral reading records & summary sheets Graphic Organizers

Teacher Support for Building Background Learning Objectives and Cross-Curricular Objectives

Before, During, and After Reading Correlation to National Content Standards

Assessment Options include informal, written, and formal assessment for comprehension. Connect to Home and other Curriculum

Inside Front Cover Teacher Notes