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TEXT STUDIES CHARTTo help you choose appropriate Text Studies for your readers, consult this chart. It shows the 120 Text Studies by grade level, along with additional key information
including topic, Spotlight Skill, informational text standard, and reading level.
Core Clicks Implementation Guide Page 14
CCSS GRLTitle Topic Subject Spotlight Skill
All Across Our Country Landforms; Geography Social Studies Use Visuals RI.K.7 J
At Work with Eric Carle Author Study Social Studies Sequence RI.K.3 G
Be a Germ Fighter! Human Body Science Cause & Effect RI.K.3 H
Before He Was President American History Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.K.8 L
Big Changes for Baby Birds Life Cycles Science Use Visuals RI.K.7 F
Busy, Busy Coral Reef Ocean Habitats Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.K.2 L
City Life/Country Life Communities: Urban/Rural Social Studies Compare & Contrast RI.K.3 I
Firefighters Long Ago and Today Things Change Over Time Social Studies Compare & Contrast RI.K.3 K
From Trees to Paper Earth's Resources; Production and Consumption
Social Studies Sequence RI.K.3 K
Hot Days, Cool Animals Life Processes; Weather Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.K.2 J
Look Who's Hatching! Animal Life Cycles; Eggs Science Cite Text Evidence RI.K.8 K
Mae Goes into Space Biography of an Astronaut Social Studies Sequence RI.K.3 J
Penguins on the Move Habitats; Characteristics of Penguins Science Use Text Features RI.K.5 H
Pocket Babies Animal Life Cycles; Kangaroos Science Use Text Features RI.K.7 J
School Helpers School Community Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details RI.K.2 I
Terrific Tongues! Characteristics of Organisms Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.K.2 J
Toothpaste! Goods and Services; Production and Consumption
Social Studies Sequence RI.K.3 J
Vets Helping Pets Goods and Services Social Studies Determine Word Meaning RI.K.4 I
What Can Wind Do? Weather Patterns Science Cause & Effect RI.K.3 L
Winter's Coming, Chipmunks! Hibernation Science Determine Word Meaning RI.K.4 J
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GRLCCSSTitle Topic Subject Spotlight Skill
GRADE 1
Abe Lincoln's Cabin American History Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.1.8 I
All-Star Citizens Community; Civics Social Studies Determine Word Meaning RI.1.4 H
Animal Moms and Dads Animal Parents and Babies Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.1.8 H
Back Off, Enemies! Animal Defenses Science Use Visuals RI.1.7 J
Bears, Bears, Everywhere! Habitats Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.1.2 J
Blizzard! Weather Patterns Science Determine Word Meaning RI.1.4 L
Brrr! It's Cold, Snow Monkeys! Characteristics of Organisms Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.1.2 J
City of Ice Culture; Festivals Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.1.8 H
Growing Up Gator Habitats; Life Cycles Science Sequence RI.1.3 K
My Dad Is a Firefighter Goods and Services Social Studies Sequence RI.1.3 I
Our Flag History of the U.S. Flag Social Studies Use Text Features RI.1.5 K
A Reason to Be Red Animal Adaptations Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.1.2 H
Say “Aaaahh!” Dental Health; Sharks Science Determine Word Meaning RI.1.4 J
Springtime in the Soil Seasons; Earth Science Science Cause & Effect RI.1.3 L
The Statue of Liberty History; U.S. Landmarks Social Studies Use Visuals RI.1.7 J
Stop That Fire! Environment Social Studies Cause & Effect RI.1.3 G
Super Storms Hurricanes Science Use Text Features RI.1.5 J
This Bird, That Bird Compare and Contrast an Owl and a Turkey
Science Compare & Contrast RI.1.3 K
The True Story of Helen Keller Biography Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.1.8 L
What Goes Whoosh? Earth Science Science Compare & Contrast RI.1.3 I
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GRL Text ComplexityTitle CCSS LexileTopic Subject Spotlight Skill
GRADE 2
Across the U.S.A. History; Famous landmarks
Social Studies Use Text Features RI.2.5 M 510L Moderate 1
Animals on the Move Animal Migration Science Compare & Contrast RI.2.3 K 520L Moderate 2
Busy, Buzzy Bees How Honey Is Made Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.2.2 M 560L Complex 1
Compare Two Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
Social Studies Compare & Contrast RI.2.3 N 470L Complex 2
Count Me If You Can Habitats; Penguins Science Use Visuals RI.2.7 M 660L Moderate 1
Giddy Up, Pony Express!
American History Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details RI.2.2 N 670L Complex 2
The Hunt for the Giant Squid
Scientific Discovery Science Cite Text Evidence RI.2.8 P 620L Complex 2
It ’s Chinese New Year!
Culture; Festivals Social Studies Author ’s Purpose RI.2.6 K 540L Moderate 2
Life in the Trash Environment; Ocean Science Author's Purpose RI.2.6 N 610L Complex 2
Lights Out! Night Animal Adaptations
Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.2.2 K 610L Moderate 2
One Big Bird Birds; Environment; Habitats
Science Cause & Effect RI.2.3 L 540L Moderate 2
Rainforest Animal Rainbow
Animals in a Rainforest Habitat
Science Determine Word Meaning
RI.2.4 O 560L Complex 2
Ruby the Brave Biography; History Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.2.8 M 530L Complex 1
The Spider's Secret Characteristics of Spiderwebs
Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.2.2 M 490L Moderate 1
That ’s My Home Animal Homes Science Use Text Features RI.2.5 I 480L Moderate 1
Turkeys Come to Town Habitats; Changes in Environment
Science Cause & Effect RI.2.3 L 560L Moderate 2
UnbeLEAFable Trees Characteristics of Trees
Science Use Visuals RI.2.7 M 510L Complex 1
Up in Flames Wildfires Social Studies Sequence RI.2.3 K 460L Moderate 1
We Are Good Citizens Civic Ideals and Practices
Social Studies Determine Word Meaning
RI.2.4 M 370L Complex 1
What If Chocolate Grew on Trees?
How Chocolate Is Made
Science Sequence RI.2.3 K 650L Moderate 2
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GRADE 3
CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text ComplexityLexile
Animal Wrap Mummies; Ancient Cultures
Science / Social Studies
Main Idea & Key Details
RI.3.2 N 800L Moderate 2
An American Indian Mystery
American Indian Heritage; Ancient Art
Social Studies Use Text Features RI.3.7 / RI.3.5
N 810L Complex 1
Battling Blazes Environment Science Cause & Effect RI.3.3 / RI.3.8
K 780L Moderate 1
Born to Be Wild Endangered Animals Science / Social Studies
Cite Text Evidence
RI.3.1 O 850L Complex 1
A City Is Born Explorers; Waterways; American History
Social Studies Sequence RI.3.3 / RI.3.8
Q 700L Complex 1
Great Escapes Animal Adaptations Science Cause & Effect RI.3.3 / RI.3.8
P 860L Complex 2
An Honor Fit for a King African American History; Biography of Dr. King
Social Studies Cite Text Evidence
RI.3.1 P 730L Moderate 2
Hurricane Hunters Extreme Weather Science / Social Studies
Determine Word Meaning
RI.3.4 T 890L Complex 2
Invader Alert! Invasive Species; Waterways
Science Cause & Effect RI.3.3 / RI.3.8
N 670L Moderate 2
A Kid Who Made History African American History; Biography of Ruby Bridges
Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details
RI.3.2 Q 790L Moderate 2
Lava Lessons Volcanoes; Landforms Science / Social Studies
Use Text Features RI.3.7 / RI.3.5
M 680L Moderate 1
Monsters of the Deep Ocean Life; Myths and Legends
Science Main Idea & Key Details
RI.3.2 N 740L Complex 1
Oh, Baby! Animal Life Cycles Science Compare & Contrast
RI.3.8 N 810L Complex 1
Sea of Surprises Ocean Life Science Determine Word Meaning
RI.3.4 Q 770L Complex 1
Searching for the Santa María
Explorers; World History; American History
Science/ Social Studies
Point of View RI.3.6 R 890L Complex 1
Smart Moves Fitness; Nutrition Science / Social Studies
Point of View RI.3.6 N 870L Moderate 1
Thanksgiving: Then and Now
Holiday Celebrations; American History
Social Studies Compare & Contrast
RI.3.8 N 790L Moderate 2
A Walk in the Sky American Indian Heritage; Landforms
Social Studies Cite Text Evidence
RI.3.1 N 600L Moderate 1
Welcome to Farm School Farm Life; Seasons Science / Social Studies
Use Text Features RI.3.7 / RI.3.5
N 820L Moderate 2
When Women Took the Field
Women's History; Sports History
Social Studies Sequence RI.3.3 / RI.3.8
O 850L Complex 1
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CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text Complexity
GRADE 4
Are You Smarter Than a Chimp?
Animal Intelligence Science Main Idea & Key Details
RI.4.2 S 800L Moderate 1
Asteroid Alert! Solar System Science Cause & Effect RI.4.5 R 780L Moderate 1
Celebrating Chinese New Year
Holiday Celebrations; Immigration to America
Social Studies Use Text Features RI.4.7 P 810L Complex 1
Colosseum Close-Up Ancient Civilizations; Conservation Efforts
Social Studies Determine Word Meaning
RI.4.4 Q 880L Complex 2
Do Animals Have Emotions?
Animal Behavior Science Cite Reasons & Evidence
RI.4.8 O 890L Moderate 2
The 51st State? Statehood; Democracy at Work
Social Studies Point of View RI.4.6 R 720L Moderate 2
Green Kids Protecting the Environment
Science / Social Studies
Compare & Contrast
RI.4.5 P 850L Moderate 1
Hanging On Endangered Animals; Rainforests
Science / Social Studies
Problem & Solution RI.4.5 N 790L Complex 1
A Hero Carved in Stone American Indian Heritage; Monuments
Social Studies Use Text Features RI.4.7 R 820L Moderate 2
Hot Shots Volcanoes; Landforms Science / Social Studies
Main Idea & Key Details
RI.4.2 N 780L Moderate 2
Keeping a Culture Alive American Indian Heritage Social Studies Make Inferences RI.4.1 M 920L Complex 1
Living History American History: Colonial and American Indian History
Social Studies Cite Text Evidence
RI.4.1 N 790L Complex 1
Mother of a Movement
African American History; Biography of Rosa Parks
Social Studies Sequence RI.4.5 O 780L Moderate 2
Pumped-Up Plants Pumpkins; Plant Life; Photosynthesis
Science Determine Word Meaning
RI.4.4 N 780L Moderate 2
Remembering the Titanic
World History; Disasters Social Studies Make Inferences RI.4.1 T 780L Complex 1
Running Wild Animal Conservation; American History
Social Studies Sequence RI.4.5 P 910L Complex 2
Sweet Teamwork Pollination; Plant Life Science Cause & Effect RI.4.5 P 800L Moderate 2
A Symbolic Skyscraper
American History; U.S. Landmarks
Social Studies Point of View RI.4.6 P 800L Moderate 2
Trouble's Coming! Animal Behavior; Natural Disasters
Science Cite Reasons & Evidence
RI.4.8 R 890L Complex 1
A World of Mummies Mummies; World Cultures
Science / Social Studies
Cite Text Evidence RI.4.1 V 820L Moderate 2
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GRADE 5
CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text ComplexityLexile
Blast From the Past Volcanoes; Ancient Civilizations: Pompeii
Science / Social Studies
Use Text Features RI.5.7 S 880L Moderate 2
Celebrating Liberty American History; Immigration to America; Monuments
Social Studies Use Text Features RI.5.7 R 940L Complex 2
A Champion for Chimps
Animal Conservation; Interview with Jane Goodall
Science / Social Studies
Cite Text Evidence RI.5.1 P 880L Moderate 1
Fright Factor Human Body: the Brain Science Cause & Effect RI.5.3 / RI.5.5
T 830L Complex 1
Going to Bat for Equality
African American History; Biography of Jackie Robinson
Social Studies Sequence RI.5.3 / RI.5.5
Q 880L Complex 1
A Holiday Debate Holiday Celebrations; American Indian History
Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details
RI.5.2 R 880L Moderate 1
Kids on the Battlefield American History; American Civil War
Social Studies Cite Reasons & Evidence
RI.5.2 R 890L Complex 2
Killer Plants Plant Life; Plant Adaptations
Science Determine Word Meaning
RI.5.4 M 820L Moderate 1
Malala’s Dream
Biography; World History Social Studies Cite Reasons & Evidence
RI.5.8 S 830L Moderate 2
Masters of Disguise Animal Adaptations: Camouflage
Science Compare & Contrast
RI.5.3 / RI.5.5
R 960L Moderate 2
A Monumental Task Monument Preservation; Technology; World History
Science / Social Studies
Make Inferences RI.5.1 R 950L Complex 1
Rhino Rescue Endangered Animals; Animal Conservation
Science Cause & Effect RI.5.3 / RI.5.5
R 880L Complex 1
Sounds of Hope Recycling; World Poverty; Making Music
Social Studies Determine Word Meaning
RI.5.4 Q 950L Moderate 2
Too Risky for Kids? American Culture; World Geography
Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.5.8 Q 850L Moderate 1
Too Young to Vote? U.S. Constitution; Democracy at Work; American History
Social Studies Point of View RI.5.6 R 950L Moderate 1
Touching the Sky American Indian Heritage; American History
Social Studies Sequence RI.5.3 / RI.5.5
Q 910L Moderate 2
Who Flew First?
American History; Inventions; Technology
Science/ Social Studies
Point of View RI.5.6 W 1020L Complex 2
Who Owns History? World History; Ancient Civilizations
Social Studies Make Inferences RI.5.1 Q 990L Complex 2
Wild Pets Animal Life; American Law
Science / Social Studies
Main Idea & Key Details
RI.5.4 R 960L Complex 1
Would You Eat This Fish?
Invasive Species; Waterways
Science Problem & Solution RI.5.3 / RI.5.5
P 950L Complex 1
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READING CHECKPOINTS CHARTTo help you choose appropriate Reading Checkpoints for your readers,
consult the chart below. It shows the 33 Reading Checkpoints by grade level, along with additional key information including topic, Spotlight Skill,
informational text standards, and reading level.
GRADE 2CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text Complexity Lexile
Big, Bad Storms Weather Patterns
Science Use Visuals; Sequence
RI.2.7; RI.2.3
K Moderate 2 530L
Slurp! Characteristics of Insects
Science Main Idea & Key Details; Compare & Contrast
RI.2.2; RI.2.3
L Moderate 2 540L
Stars and Stripes Forever History; U.S. Symbols
Social Studies Use Text Features; Cite Text Evidence
RI.2.5; RI.2.8
M Complex 1 550L
Up in the Air Hot-Air Balloons Science Use Text Features; Cite Text Evidence
RI.2.5; RI.2.8
I Moderate 1 520L
GRADE 1CCSS GRLTitle Topic Subject Spotlight Skill
Is That a Bat? Nocturnal Animals Science Main Idea & Key Details; Use Text Features
RI.1.2; RI.1.5
F
No Place Like Home Animal Homes Science Main Idea & Key Details; Compare & Contrast
RI.1.2; RI.1.3
H
Seeds on the Go Plant Life Cycle Science Cause & Effect; Determine Word Meaning
RI.1.3; RI.1.4
I
Stay Cool, Animals! Animal Adaptations Science Use Visuals; Cite Text Evidence
RI.1.7; RI.1.8
F
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CCSS GRLTitle Topic Subject Spotlight Skill
Grow, Grow, Sunflower! Plant Life Cycle Science Sequence; Cite Text Evidence
RI.K.3; RI.K.8
G
Owl on the Prowl Nocturnal Animals Science Main Idea & Key Details; Use Visuals
RI.K.2; RI.K.7
L
Trash! Protecting the Environment Science Cause & Effect; Compare & Contrast
RI.K.3; RI.K.3
G
Winter Kids on the Go Weather; Transportation Social Studies Use Text Features; Determine Word Meaning
RI.K.5; RI.K.4
H
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GRADE 3CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text
Complexity Lexile
Cave of Crystals Crystals; Rocks and Minerals
Science Cause & Effect; Determine Word Meaning
RI.3.3 / RI.3.8; RI.3.4
P Complex 1 840L
Factory Girls U.S. History; Child Labor
Social Studies Sequence; Determine Word Meaning
RI.3.3 / RI.3.8; RI.3.4
T Complex 1 760L
On the Hunt Animal Behavior; Animal Adaptations
Science Compare & Contrast; Determine Word Meaning
RI.3.8; RI.3.4
Q Complex 1 930L
The President ’s Place U.S. Symbols; U.S. History; White House
Social Studies Use Text Features; Main Idea & Key Details
RI.3.7; RI.3.2
P Complex 1 860L
Proud to Play Native Americans; Sports; Lacrosse
Social Studies Compare & Contrast; Use Text Features
RI.3.8; RI.3.7 / RI.3.5
M Moderate 2 610L
Robots to the Rescue Technology; Robots
Science / Social Studies
Cite Text Evidence; Main Idea & Key Details
RI.3.1; RI.3.2
N Moderate 1 690L
When Looks Matter Animal Adaptations
Science / Social Studies
Cite Text Evidence; Point of View
RI.3.1 / RI.3.5; RI.3.6
P Moderate 2 800L
GRADE 4CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text
Complexity Lexile
All-American Animal Bison; U.S. Symbols; U.S. History
Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details; Cause & Effect
RI.4.2; RI.4.5
Q Moderate 2 800L
Hard Knocks Sports Safety; Concussion
Science / Social Studies
Point of View; Make Inferences
RI.4.6; RI.4.1
Q Moderate 2 900L
Less of a Lean World History; Landmarks; Technology
Science / Social Studies
Problem & Solution; Sequence
RI.4.5; RI.4.5
N Moderate 1 830L
Meet a Kid Inventor Inventions Science / Social Studies
Compare & Contrast; Main Idea & Key Details
RI.4.5; RI.4.2
R Moderate 1 750L
The Mystery of Amelia Earhart
Biography; Amelia Earhart; U.S. History
Social Studies Use Text Features; Cite Text Evidence
RI.4.7; RI.4.1
P Complex 1 810L
Snake Invasion Invasive Species; Habitats
Science / Social Studies
Problem & Solution; Sequence
RI.4.5; RI.4.5
O Complex 1 860L
Turn Down the Noise!
Waterways; Noise Pollution; Ocean Animals
Science Cite Reasons & Evidence;Determine Word Meaning
RI.4.8; RI.4.4
U Complex 2 910L
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GRADE 5
CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text Complexity Lexile
Bees Feel the Sting Animal Conservation
Science Problem & Solution; Sequence
RI.5.3 / RI.5.5; RI.5.3 / RI.5.5
O Moderate 2 890L
A Big Comeback Endangered Animals; Animal Conservation; American Law
Science / Social Studies
Compare & Contrast; Main Idea & Key Details
RI.5.3 / RI.5.5; RI.5.2
Q Moderate 1 920L
Dogs on Duty Animal Life Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details; Cite Text Evidence
RI.5.2; RI.5.1
R Moderate 2 930L
Honor or Insult? American Indian History; Sports History
Social Studies Point of View; Determine Word Meaning
RI.5.6;RI.5.4
S Complex 1 970L
A Secret Language American Indian Heritage; American History
Social Studies
Sequence; Make Inferences
RI.5.3, RI.5.5; RI.5.1
U Complex 1 1010L
Sharks in Hot Water Endangered Animals; Animal Conservation
Science / Social Studies
Cite Reasons & Evidence; Cause & Effect
RI.5.8 / RI.5.3; RI.5.5
R Complex 1 960L
What Killed King Tut? Ancient Civiliza-tions; Mummies
Science / Social Studies
Make Inferences; Use Text Features
RI.5.1; RI.5.7
U Complex 2 910L
Reading Checkpoints Chart (Continued)
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