Blake Educational Resources

"Greater emphasis should be placed on nonfiction texts in schools because expository texts are the most frequently read kind of text outside of schools." (Fountas & Pinnell, 2006)

Duke (2003) writes that more than 96% of texts on the internet are expository. It is essential that readers from an early age learn to locate and understand information, and read texts accurately and critically.

Explorations K-5 – develops strategic readers and writers of nonfiction

• Focuses on the 5 Main Text Types
• Leveled student books with phenomenal photography that grabs readers and promotes language development.
• Matching teacher version with support materials that focus on critical thinking and comprehension.
• Interactive Whiteboard activities that develop reading, writing, speaking and listening.

NEW!   Flying Start to Literacy K-5 – explicit, systematic and controlled approach to teaching reading while also providing students with interesting and meaningful text

• Vocabulary Starters introduce key vocabulary linked to curriculum and reinforced throughout the student books. Vocabulary Starters promote oral language development.
• Paired Books all titles are paired and address the same concepts, vocabulary and high frequency words
• Teacher Support lesson plans are presented on laminated cards that are easy to use and store with books for easy access

Perspectives K-5 - teaches critical thinking skills to unlock deeper meaning

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• Seedling Leveled Readers Book Collections are little books that fit in small hands- 6-packs or single copies
• Reading for Comprehension, Early Literacy, Partners Literacy Kit for Parents Phonics, Vocabulary, Content Reading, Assessment and Instruction.

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