Text Talk Home Program Overview Read-Aloud Text Active Talk Direct Instruction Teacher Support About Vocabulary Research & Results Program Authors Try It Free Funding Opportunities Contact Text Talk Order Now! Buy in The Teacher Store Download An Order Form Find Your US Sales Executive Download International Order Form (PDF) Or Call 1-800-SCHOLASTIC		Read-Aloud Text Each Text Talk lesson plan begins with a teacher-led read-aloud using a high-quality trade book. Outstanding children's literature includes captivating new titles and read-aloud classics. Text Talk authors Drs. Isabel Beck and Margaret McKeown personally selected each title to maximize vocabulary and comprehension learning. Text Talk books were selected to include: Robust Words The text of each book includes words that are �just-right� for vocabulary instruction. Rich Concepts Books provide just enough conceptual challenge to require students to actively construct meaning. Balance of Text and Illustration Each story is told with rich and engaging text that carries the story meaning, plus illustrations that confirm text comprehension.   Level A Titles Grades K � 1 See All Level A Titles Level B Titles Grades 1 � 2 See All Level B Titles Level C Titles Grades 2 � 3 See All Level C Titles �