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Scholastic's Common Core-Ready Offerings

Scholastic’s research-based materials will help your students master the skills and knowledge they’ll need to be college and career ready. We offer a range of products for Grades K-12 that align to the CCSS and are designed to foster a love of learning. To learn more about our specific offerings, select a subject area and grade level.

 

Comprehensive Intervention

Grade Range Reading: Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language: Vocabulary Language: Conventions of English

Read 180READ 180 NEXT Generation

READ 180, the most effective system for raising student achievement in grades 4-12+, has been significantly updated to meet the rigorous reading and writing expectations of the Common Core. READ 180 includes more rigor throughout, new grade-level text, new text-dependent questions, more nonfiction, new performance-based assessments and a new Writing Zone—all available for iPad. READ 180 will ensure all students have an explicit and accelerated path to college and career readiness—and that they can translate those skills to success on the Next Generation Assessments.

4 and up              

System 44System 44 NEXT Generation

System 44 Next Generation was designed to help the most challenged readers master the foundational reading skills required for success with the Common Core, through explicit instruction in phonics, comprehension and writing.

4 and up              

Core Curriculum

Grade Range Reading: Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language: Vocabulary Language: Conventions of English

Common Core Code XCommon Core Code X (Code X)

Common Core Code X (Code X) is the first authentic English Language Arts Curriculum that challenges students to read, think, analyze, question, cite evidence, debate, and write every day. Code X was built specifically to address the rigorous literacy demands of the Common Core State Standards and to ensure students become deep readers and measured writers who can translate these skills into success on the Next Generation Assessments.

6-8              

Comprehension ClubsComprehension Clubs

The first full-year curriculum from Fountas & Pinnell, Comprehension Clubs brings deep reading, deep thinking, and deep discussion to the entire class.

K-8              

Expert 21Expert 21

This CCSS-aligned program will help students develop the literacy expertise necessary to thrive in the 21st century.

6–9              

Guided Reading ProgramsGuided Reading Programs

This collection of leveled books and guided reading materials from Fountas & Pinnell will help students of all levels develop critical skills and knowledge.

K–6              

Knowledge QuestKnowledge Quest!

Designed for the Common Core, our curated, content-rich collections build the knowledge base children need to succeed—one read-aloud at a time. Each collection includes a guidebook with activities that help build vocabulary and comprehension skills.

PreK-3              

Traits WritingTraits Writing

This revolutionary new writing program from Ruth Culham will help every student become a capable, confident writer.

K–8              

Targeted Supplemental Instruction

Grade Range Reading: Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language: Vocabulary Language: Conventions of English

  Early Literacy

               

iReadiRead

iRead is the breakthrough digital program designed to ensure mastery of all foundational reading skills of the Common Core for all children in grades K-2.

K-2              

Big Day for PreKBig Day for PreK

A proven effective comprehensive early learning program that embraces children’s natural curiosity and encourages them to explore and connect to the world around them.

PreK              

Cozy CornerCozy Corner

Bring storytime to life and give preschoolers an early start on language, literacy and social/emotional development.

PreK-1

             

Building Language for LiteracyBuilding Language for Literacy

An oral language and early literacy development program designed to increase vocabulary, language, and letter and word identification skills for English- and Spanish-spe aking children

PreK-K              

Nell K. Duke Presents Buzz About IT!Nell K. Duke Presents Buzz About IT!

A read-aloud library of informational text, developed by early literacy expert Dr. Nell K. Duke, helps build reading skills in the primary grades.

K-2              

Read and RiseRead and Rise

Read and Rise empowers families to cultivate literacy at home by providing hands-on strategies, parent resources and take-home books.

PreK-
Grade 3
             

Teaching the AlphabetTeaching the Alphabet

Teaching the Alphabet contains a wealth of print and digital resources for teaching basic alphabet-recognition and decoding skills.

PreK-K              

Teaching PhonicsTeaching Phonics

Lessons and activities in sequence with ready-to-use stories, games, and activities offers children high-interest ways to learn.

PreK-K              

Triple TreatTriple Treat

An innovative, shared reading resource for emergent readers and writers. The perfect on-ramp to guided reading!

PreK-1              

  Fluency

               

Tim Rasinski Presents: Fabulously Famous Books for Building FluencyTim Rasinski Presents: Fabulously Famous Books for Building Fluency

Each title highlights a specific strategy for building comprehension and, including reading aloud, paired reading, recorded material, and radio reading.

K-8              

  Language

               

English 3DEnglish 3D

English 3D is a new English language development program designed to ensure proficiency in the “language of school”—the academic vocabulary, speaking, listening, and writing vital to success in college and career.

6-12              

  Motivation

               

BrainStormBrainStorm

BrainStorm is a one-on-one mentoring program designed to build a district’s capacity while strengthening the literacy skills of young readers.

1-4 (mentees)
9-12 (mentors)
             

ID: voice: vision: identityID: voice: vision: identity

This high school writing program targets all students—especially those who may have simply stopped reading, stopped writing, and stopped engaging with text.

9-12              

Literacy Fun ExpressLiteracy Fun Express

Literacy Fun Express offers small group instruction, hands-on resources, and engaging books to support after school learning initiatives.

K-5              

On the RecordOn the Record

On the Record™ inspires middle school students to read with skill, write with passion, and live with purpose. The program deeply engages students as they improve skills in comprehension and critical thinking, while putting their own voices on the record.

7-9              

R.E.A.L.R.E.A.L.

Mentors conduct a monthly read-aloud to increase reading motivation for students in grades K-7 and engage communities.

PreK-7              

XBOOKSXBOOKS

Providing the best in print and digital nonfiction and instruction, XBOOKS is designed to engage and motivate middle school readers.

6-8              

  Vocabulary

               

Knowledge Quest!Knowledge Quest!

Designed for the Common Core, our curated, content-rich collections build the knowledge base children need to succeed—one read-aloud at a time. Each collection includes a guidebook with activities that help build vocabulary and comprehension skills.

PreK-3              

Powerful VocabularyPowerful Vocabulary

The first vocabulary program to offer a systematic, teacher-directed approach to improving students' reading achievement

3-6              

Text SetsText Sets

Help your students become proficient readers with these theme-based collections about the human body, the solar system, and other key domains. Each set includes instructional materials, including evidence-based questions, skills-building sheets, and writing prompts.

K-6              

Word ForwardWord Forward

Build both vocabulary and comprehension skills through engaging read-aloud literature.

3-8              

  Writing

               

ID voice:vision:identityID voice:vision:identity

A high school writing program that targets all students—especially those who may have simply stopped reading, stopped writing, and stopped engaging with text.

9-12              

On the RecordOn the Record

On the Record™ inspires middle school students to read with skill, write with passion, and live with purpose. The program deeply engages students as they improve skills in comprehension and critical thinking, while putting their own voices on the record.

7-9              

Traits WritingTraits Writing

This revolutionary new writing program from Ruth Culham will help every student become a capable, confident writer.

K-8              

Leveled & Guided Reading Instruction

Grade Range Reading: Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language: Vocabulary Language: Conventions of English

Brain Bank Guided ReadingBrain Bank Guided Reading

An independent reading program that brings science and social studies to life.

2-5              

Fact RoomFACT ROOM

Meet the demands of the Common Core with nonfiction and informational text.

K-8              

Guided Reading ProgramsGuided Reading Programs

Complete programs in Fiction, Nonfiction, Text Types, and Content Areas created and carefully leveled by Dr. Gay Su Pinnell and Dr. Irene Fountas.

K-6              

Leveled BookroomLeveled Bookroom

A quick, economical, and organized start into leveled reading with collections of leveled books that engage students at the "just-right" level.

K-6              

Leveled Math ReadersLeveled Math Readers

Leveled Math Readers reinforce critical math concepts while building literacy skills

K-5              

MomentumMomentum

Independent reading libraries provide structured framework of leveled text and support materials.

1-4              

Read About: Content Area LibrariesReadAbout: Content Area Libraries

Science and social studies topics, with comprehensive lesson plans to teach students how to navigate

3-8              

TRIOTRIO

Scholastic TRIO is a series of themed reading collections with paired fiction and nonfiction that engage students at THREE levels of reading ability—below, on, and above—all in the same content-area topic.

2-7              

Independent Reading

Grade Range Reading: Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language: Vocabulary Language: Conventions of English

24/7: Science Behind the Scenes 24/7: Science Behind the Scenes

Science Behind the Scenes features informative, content-rich titles for students reading slightly below level. Each book is presented in an accessible, easy-to-read format featuring real-life case studies, photographs, and captivating storytelling.

8-12              

Accelerated Reader Collections

If you use Accelerated Reader in your classroom, then these 50-book collections are the perfect addition to your Classroom Library.

K-8              

Brain Bank

Brain Bank features standards-aligned, content-rich texts that are leveled to ensure a successful independent reading experience.

K-5              

Classroom Books: Paperback Collections

Create a rich literary environment, customize your curriculum, and meet Common Core State Standards with these unparalleled resources from renowned researchers.

PreK-12              

Common Core State Standards Collections

Create a rich literary environment, customize your curriculum, and meet Common Core State Standards with these unparalleled resources from renowned researchers.

K-8              

Core KnowledgeCore Knowledge

Authentic children's literature supporting the Core Knowledge Curriculum. Each library includes history, geography, math, science, language arts, visual arts, and music titles.

PreK-8              

Everyday LiteracyEveryday Literacy

Everyday Literacy is a nonfiction and informational text program by Dr. Gay Su Pinnell and Dr. Irene Fountas.

K-6              

Laura Robb Classroom LibrariesLaura Robb Classroom Libraries

This collection helps develop students’ reading lives by increasing their desire to read and talk about books that stimulate their interests.

3-9              

My BooksMy Books

Fiction and nonfiction book packs, paired with title-specific activity sheets expose students to rich narrative and informational texts.

PreK-
Grade 12
             

My Books SummerMy Books Summer

My Books Summer offers fiction and nonfiction book packs, Common Core aligned Think Sheets, and Student Journals with writing prompts.

PreK-
Grade 12
             

New Connections to EnglishNew Connections to English

Language development and acquisition for English Language Learners through fiction and nonfiction.

K-8              

Phyllis C. Hunter Classroom LibrariesPhyllis C. Hunter Classroom Libraries

These classroom libraries instill a love of reading and build essential literacy skills. With a wide range of engaging fiction and nonfiction titles, the collection is designed to provide independent reading opportunities year-round.

K-9              

Phyllis C. Hunter STRETCH CollectionsPhyllis C. Hunter STRETCH Collections

Expand recreational and independent reading opportunities for your students year-round with this contemporary collection of fiction and nonfiction titles.

K-9              

Ready-to-Go CollectionsReady-to-Go Collections

A convenient, cost-effective way to build a classroom library from the ground up

K-8              

Scholastic Mini-BooksScholastic Mini-Books

A convenient, cost-effective way to build a classroom library from the ground up

PreK-8              

Scholastic Reading CountsScholastic Reading Counts!

The only Lexile-based independent reading program that tracks students' success on the books they read, in and out of school.

PreK-12              

Text SetsText Sets

Help your students become proficient readers with these theme-based collections about the human body, the solar system, and other key domains. Each set includes instructional materials, including evidence-based questions, skills-building sheets, and writing prompts.

K-6              

Supplementary Literacy Resources

Grade Range Reading: Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language: Vocabulary Language: Conventions of English

Scholastic ScopeNEW! SCOPE COMMON CORE READER

Designed by the Common Core experts at Scholastic Scope magazinethis 32-page best-of collection explores the theme of courage with complex, high-quality texts in 12 genres. Students are challenged to draw and analyze information from multiple texts to answer essential questions, write argument and informational essays, and complete quizzes modeled on PARCC and Smarter Balanced Assessments. Comes with online resources!

6-8              

StoryworksNEW! STORYWORKS COMMON CORE READER

Designed by the Common Core experts at Storyworks magazinethis 32-page best-of collection explores the theme of survival with complex, high-quality texts in 10 genres. Students are challenged to draw and analyze information from multiple texts to answer essential questions, write argument and informational essays, and complete quizzes modeled on PARCC and Smarter Balanced Assessments. Comes with online resources!

3-6              

Classroom MagazinesClassroom Magazines

Scholastic Classroom Magazines cover the latest topics to enhance instruction in math, science, reading, social studies, and more.

PreK-12              

Technology

Grade Range Reading: Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language: Vocabulary Language: Conventions of English

iReadiRead

iRead is the breakthrough digital program designed to ensure mastery of all foundational reading skills of the Common Core for all children in grades K-2.

K-2              

BookFlixBookFlix

An online literacy resource that pairs interactive, fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction content.

PreK-3              

Core ClicksNEW! Core Clicks™

Core Clicks™ is a nonfiction reading program designed to support your
ELA curriculum. Using multimedia resources, this web-based supplement
guides whole classes or small groups through multiple “reads” of engaging
informational texts, going more in-depth with each encounter. Core Clicks
gives teachers unparalleled support in building the close-reading and
analysis skills that are essential to the Common Core Standards.

K–5              

Everyday LiteracyEveryday Literacy

Everyday Literacy is a nonfiction and informational text program by Dr. Gay Su Pinnell and Dr. Irene Fountas.

K-6              

FreedomFlixFreedomFlix

These dynamic eBooks from the best-selling Cornerstones of Freedom series include pop-up maps, timelines, virtual tours, primary source videos, and audio clips.

6-9              

Expert SpaceExpert Space

A powerful digital curriculum that transforms the way students access and deepen knowledge in the content areas

4-12              

Grolier OnlineGrolier Online

Grolier Online is the most comprehensive source of nonfiction for student research with more than 120,000 articles and 340,000 weblinks. Includes videos, maps, magazine articles, world newspapers, and more

3-12              

Leveled Math ReadersLeveled Math Readers

Leveled Math Readers reinforce critical math concepts while building literacy skills

K-5              

InvestigatorsInvestigators

This program builds foundational science knowledge with science readers, interactive whiteboard technology, and cross-curricular activities.

K-5              

ReadAboutReadAbout

An adaptive, leveled, nonfiction reading technology program designed to work seamlessly alongside any core reading program

3-12              

TrueFlixTrueFlix

TrueFlix leverages the award-winning True Books content to help students hone literacy skills, build knowledge in a range of subject areas, and cultivate 21st-century skills through the inquiry process.

3-6              

WiggleWorksWiggleWorks

An interactive, beginning reading and writing program with leveled books and instructional materials to help all primary students become successful

K-3              

WriteboardWriteboard

WriteBoard is Scholastic's NEW whiteboard program — it allows teachers to model the writing process, and students to study and apply it, using trait-specific tools. WriteBoard can be used for whole-class, small-group, and one-on-one instruction!

K-8              

XBOOKSXBOOKS

Providing the best in print and digital nonfiction and instruction, XBOOKS is designed to engage and motivate middle school readers.

6-8              

Zip Zoom EnglishZip Zoom English

Combines the power of technology with groundbreaking sequential books to develop critical language and reading skills in English Language Learners.

K-3