This collection features one each of the six readers required for EPS' Grade 3Making Connections curriculum series. They're designed to be used with the sold-separately Making Connections Teacher's Edition, Grade 3 and Making Connections Student Book, Grade 3. 

These high-interest readers feature both narrative and informational books that cover a variety of genres. The informational readers incorporate the use of nonfiction features such as indexes, glossaries, tables of content, and captions. All readers include a purpose-setting question, graphic organizer, follow-up comprehension questions, and a writing activity. 

EPS' Making Connections curriculum can be used as either a supplemental or stand-alone reading comprehension curriculum. Each unit focuses on a specific skill that's introduced and developed through explicit instruction, practice, and support. 

3rd Grade Reader Titles & Focus Points Include: 

 

• The Wallet in the Woods (Sequencing) 
• Roberto Clemente (Main Idea) 
• Animals in Disguise (Comparing/Contrasting) 
• Ready, Set, Puppy! (Drawing Conclusions and Predicting Outcomes) 
• In Search of the Yeti (Fact and Opinion) 
• Tom, Maker of Chairs (Cause and Effect)