[eMINTS] science adoption

[clinardn]

Julie Fessenden wrote:
> We don't have a text and as far as I know aren't buying one.  We are
> however order nonfiction readers that meet the science GLE's.  There are
> several reasons for this.  One is we noticed students scored lower in
> nonfiction than fiction on the MAP test.  Another reason is that
> teachers are feeling so pressed to cover math and communication arts
> that it is easy to skip social studies and science. 
> 
> 
Could you please send me the name of the nonfiction reader and 
publisher?  Thanks


I don't know if the whole district is buying these or just my building.
>  I'm excited about using them for guided reading, but I'm also looking
> for resources for activities to meet  the GLE's for science so we can do
> hands-on.  I sent a request about this a couple of weeks ago. 
> 
> I just thought I'd share.  I know not everyone has the same options,
> but I think buying the little readers and resources is probably less
> expensive than many textbook adoptions.
> Julie
> 
> Julie Fessenden
> 5th Grade
> Oakwood Elementary
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