Middle School Resources
inZone books are trade books like Julie of the Wolves, Rosa
Parks, Bearstone, Tae's Sonata, Esperanza Rising, and the Time
Machine
that include supports for struggling readers like an On
Page Coach
, Chapter Previews, Essential/Guiding Questions,
Before You Move On to check for Comprehension and Look
Ahead
to peak the curiosity of the reader!

Adapted Classics, graphic novels, historical fiction, classic tales,
contemporary fiction, and nonfiction biography are a few of the
genres represented.
Broken into zones by lexile level! Click
here for more info or contact us for a sample!
Read & ACHIEVE is a content comprehension program. Unlike
programs that offer test-taking tricks or take an
answer-by-answer approach to test practice, Read & ACHIEVE
gives students a core set of thinking strategies they can apply
to all kinds of questions. Read & ACHIEVE teaches students
how to:
  • Take content-area texts apart so they really know the
    subject matter
  • Take standardized test questions apart so they know
    what is being asked of them
  • Develop the thinking key to long-term academic
    achievement

Click here for more information or contact us for a sample.
Support English Language Learners!
There are  two wonderful programs for supporting the Middle
School ELL student in the Mainstream Classroom!

Language, Literacy & Vocabulary is a Sheltered-Instruction
Content Program to help students learn grade-level content at
lower reading levels. Click
here for more info or contact us for
a sample!

English Explorers is a program with 4 TESOL–Aligned
Proficiency Levels, offering students:  
  • Academic Vocabulary
  • Conversational Sentence Structures
  • Grade appropriate Content-Area themes
Students learn Science and Social Studies Content as they
learn English. Click
here for more info or contact us for a
sample!
High Point is a core textbook program adopted for Middle
School by the NC State Textbook Adoption Committee for the
2004-2005 NC
ELD Adoption. It is a standards-based language
and literacy instruction program with specialized strategies for
English learners and struggling writers. Click
here for more
information or
contact us for a sample!
Non-Fiction Science and Social Studies Chapter Books
Navigators & Upper Intermediate Nonfiction texts from
Benchmark Education contain fascinating upper level content
aligned to National standards. Teacher Support truly sets this
program apart as it enables teachers to support students
acquisition of literacy skills and content-area knowledge.


Reading Expeditions content-area readers from National
Geographic offer students a rich array of engaging and
thought-provoking science and social studies content while
developing the nonfiction reading and writing strategies
necessary for success in today's world.

Theme Sets gives students access to core content- regardless
of reading level! This program is designed for differentiated
instruction. It enables you to teach standards-based science
and social studies content and strengthen nonfiction literacy
skills while attending to the wide range of reading levels in
your classroom.

Contact Us for Samples of any of these programs!
Nonfiction Reading & Writing Workshops Teach essential
strategies students need to comprehend and write
nonfiction.

The Nonfiction Reading & Writing Workshops offer students
instruction and practice in reading and writing the most
common kinds of informational texts. The Workshops offer
well-written texts supported by compelling images and
reading comprehension strategies written in how-to form so
students can easily learn how to use them.
Contact Us for a
sample!
Nonfiction Reading &
Writing Workshops
Content-Based Fiction
Purposeful Fiction! Reading Expeditions Content-Based
Fiction titles support, extend, and deepen understanding of
core social studies and science content in grades 3 – 8
through a wide range of genre. Beautifully illustrated
narratives with unforgettable characters and compelling
plots keep students engaged and encourage reading across
the curriculum.
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Resources
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Resources to North Carolina
since 1987