Rigorous Reading: Number the StarsMaximize your students reading experience by providing activities that foster comprehension and reinforce understanding of literary elements. Activities for each section allow students to process portions of the novel through individual and collaborative exercises that encourage close reading. Suggestions for maintaining Interactive Novel Logs provide students with additional ways to reflect and connect personally with the novel. Students have the

and design—picture books use to convey meaning and create a unique reading experience

Discussion questions about the story

Keep up to 40 weeks of daily lesson plans in one convenient book

Student activities feature text-dependent questions that encourage close analysis and call for evidence to support claims

Package includes 360 sheets

and uplifting perspective

flash card sets include answers in small print on the reverse side of each card

disciplinary core ideas (DCIs)

The writing ideas are designed to incorporate the skills necessary for excellent writing as well as help assess a student’s ability to respond to a written prompt

and whole-class activities in this series support the growth-mindset philosophy

and antonyms

Nonfiction reading comprehension is emphasized along with research