A comprehensive Common Core resource for informational text! Build strong reading comprehension skills for second grade students with close reading, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing activities that support the rigor of Common Core.

Each of the 10 units includes a one-page nonfiction text and supporting activities that are easy to scaffold, such as:
• Picture dictionary: content and Words to Know list
• I Read and Understand: reading comprehension activity
• I Read Closely: close reading activity
• Words I Know: vocabulary activity
• I Can Write: scaffolded writing activity that can be used for pre-writing
• What I Learned: text-based writing assignment to culminate the unit

Additional teacher support includes:
• Common Core State Standards correlations provided for every unit for easy reference
• Downloadable home-school connection activities and projects to extend learning at home
• Guided reading level to help identify appropriate texts for students