Magnetic Reading

Inside the Sample

This sample includes the following for Grades 3, 4, or 5:

• Magnetic Reading instructional routines
• List of unit topics
• Scope of skills
• Comprehensive list of print and digital materials, including digital access via the Teacher Toolbox
• Example of a full week of instruction
• Pairing Magnetic Reading with i-Ready
• i-Ready Partners overview

About Magnetic Reading

Through rich, engaging texts and lively classroom discourse, Magnetic Reading helps students build confidence and become skilled readers. Drawing on the literature of research-based practices in comprehension, knowledge building, and vocabulary, Magnetic Reading is designed to build students’ knowledge base while addressing grade-level skills and standards.

Magnetic Reading includes:

• Text sets that build content knowledge while motivating students to read by honoring the experiences of all learners
• Research-based routines to support standards instruction, vocabulary acquisition, and good habits of reading, writing, and discussion
• Specific scaffolds for teachers to support learner variability and make complex, grade-level texts accessible for all learners