George Takes a Road Trip: China English Big Book

Grades: PreK-5

The purpose for reading is set inside the front cover of each book. Predictions are validated or altered inside the back cover.

Designed by teachers for Elementary Classrooms K-5:

For Grades K-1: Photographs and open-ended questions/prompts specifically designed to develop Oral Language skills.

For Grades 2-3: On grade-level text and grade-appropriate, domain-specific vocabulary.

For Grades 4-5+: (Reluctant Readers): Low readability, high-interest… something you didn’t know in every book! Short chunks of text; interesting, engaging content to appeal to any reluctant reader.

Meets Common Core State Standards requirements in:

Speaking and Listening
> Multiple-Exchange Conversations
> Comprehension and Collaboration
> Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Reading: Foundational Skills
> Phonics & Word Recognition
> Fluency

Language
> Vocabulary Acquisition & Use

Reading: Informational Text
> Key Ideas and Details
> Craft and Structure
> Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
> Text Complexity Band Grades 2-3