Print Components

XBOOKS uses online and print components in an integrated, interactive program that builds students' proficiency in reading, writing, and thinking critically about informational text.

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  Strands and Lead Books

  XBOOKS is organized into five high-interest, science and social studies-themed strands. Each strand is anchored with a Lead Book.

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  Reader's Choice Books

  The three Reader's Choice Books in each strand can be used for independent or small-group reading. They provide further exploration of strand topics and opportunities for close reading.

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  Stretch Texts

  Five Stretch Texts per strand provide exposure to a variety of informational text types and opportunities for students to extend their knowledge and stretch their reading comprehension.

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  Reader's Guide Pages

  Three Reader's Guide pages per title provide students with a place to write as they preview the text, begin a Concept Map, cite text evidence for specific questions, and respond in writing to The Question posed at the end of each Preview.