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TEXT STUDIES CHARTTo help you choose appropriate Text Studies for your readers, consult this chart. It shows the 120 Text Studies by grade level, along with additional key information

including topic, Spotlight Skill, informational text standard, and reading level.

Core Clicks Implementation Guide 4

CCSS GRLTitle Topic Subject Spotlight Skill

All Across Our Country Landforms; Geography Social Studies Use Visuals RI.K.7 J

At Work with Eric Carle Author Study Social Studies Sequence RI.K.3 G

Be a Germ Fighter! Human Body Science Cause & Effect RI.K.3 H

Before He Was President American History Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.K.8 L

Big Changes for Baby Birds Life Cycles Science Use Visuals RI.K.7 F

Busy, Busy Coral Reef Ocean Habitats Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.K.2 L

City Life/Country Life Communities: Urban/Rural Social Studies Compare & Contrast RI.K.3 I

Firefighters Long Ago and Today Things Change Over Time Social Studies Compare & Contrast RI.K.3 K

From Trees to Paper Earth's Resources; Production and Consumption

Social Studies Sequence RI.K.3 K

Hot Days, Cool Animals Life Processes; Weather Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.K.2 J

Look Who's Hatching! Animal Life Cycles; Eggs Science Cite Text Evidence RI.K.8 K

Mae Goes into Space Biography of an Astronaut Social Studies Sequence RI.K.3 J

Penguins on the Move Habitats; Characteristics of Penguins Science Use Text Features RI.K.5 H

Pocket Babies Animal Life Cycles; Kangaroos Science Use Text Features RI.K.7 J

School Helpers School Community Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details RI.K.2 I

Terrific Tongues! Characteristics of Organisms Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.K.2 J

Toothpaste! Goods and Services; Production and Consumption

Social Studies Sequence RI.K.3 J

Vets Helping Pets Goods and Services Social Studies Determine Word Meaning RI.K.4 I

What Can Wind Do? Weather Patterns Science Cause & Effect RI.K.3 L

Winter's Coming, Chipmunks! Hibernation Science Determine Word Meaning RI.K.4 J

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Core Clicks Implementation Guide Page 15

GRLCCSSTitle Topic Subject Spotlight Skill

GRADE 1

Abe Lincoln's Cabin American History Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.1.8 I

All-Star Citizens Community; Civics Social Studies Determine Word Meaning RI.1.4 H

Animal Moms and Dads Animal Parents and Babies Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.1.8 H

Back Off, Enemies! Animal Defenses Science Use Visuals RI.1.7 J

Bears, Bears, Everywhere! Habitats Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.1.2 J

Blizzard! Weather Patterns Science Determine Word Meaning RI.1.4 L

Brrr! It's Cold, Snow Monkeys! Characteristics of Organisms Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.1.2 J

City of Ice Culture; Festivals Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.1.8 H

Growing Up Gator Habitats; Life Cycles Science Sequence RI.1.3 K

My Dad Is a Firefighter Goods and Services Social Studies Sequence RI.1.3 I

Our Flag History of the U.S. Flag Social Studies Use Text Features RI.1.5 K

A Reason to Be Red Animal Adaptations Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.1.2 H

Say “Aaaahh!” Dental Health; Sharks Science Determine Word Meaning RI.1.4 J

Springtime in the Soil Seasons; Earth Science Science Cause & Effect RI.1.3 L

The Statue of Liberty History; U.S. Landmarks Social Studies Use Visuals RI.1.7 J

Stop That Fire! Environment Social Studies Cause & Effect RI.1.3 G

Super Storms Hurricanes Science Use Text Features RI.1.5 J

This Bird, That Bird Compare and Contrast an Owl and a Turkey

Science Compare & Contrast RI.1.3 K

The True Story of Helen Keller Biography Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.1.8 L

What Goes Whoosh? Earth Science Science Compare & Contrast RI.1.3 I

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GRL Text ComplexityTitle CCSS LexileTopic Subject Spotlight Skill

GRADE 2

Across the U.S.A. History; Famous landmarks

Social Studies Use Text Features RI.2.5 M 510L Moderate 1

Animals on the Move Animal Migration Science Compare & Contrast RI.2.3 K 520L Moderate 2

Busy, Buzzy Bees How Honey Is Made Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.2.2 M 560L Complex 1

Compare Two Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln

Social Studies Compare & Contrast RI.2.3 N 470L Complex 2

Count Me If You Can Habitats; Penguins Science Use Visuals RI.2.7 M 660L Moderate 1

Giddy Up, Pony Express!

American History Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details RI.2.2 N 670L Complex 2

The Hunt for the Giant Squid

Scientific Discovery Science Cite Text Evidence RI.2.8 P 620L Complex 2

It ’s Chinese New Year!

Culture; Festivals Social Studies Author ’s Purpose RI.2.6 K 540L Moderate 2

Life in the Trash Environment; Ocean Science Author's Purpose RI.2.6 N 610L Complex 2

Lights Out! Night Animal Adaptations

Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.2.2 K 610L Moderate 2

One Big Bird Birds; Environment; Habitats

Science Cause & Effect RI.2.3 L 540L Moderate 2

Rainforest Animal Rainbow

Animals in a Rainforest Habitat

Science Determine Word Meaning

RI.2.4 O 560L Complex 2

Ruby the Brave Biography; History Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.2.8 M 530L Complex 1

The Spider's Secret Characteristics of Spiderwebs

Science Main Idea & Key Details RI.2.2 M 490L Moderate 1

That ’s My Home Animal Homes Science Use Text Features RI.2.5 I 480L Moderate 1

Turkeys Come to Town Habitats; Changes in Environment

Science Cause & Effect RI.2.3 L 560L Moderate 2

UnbeLEAFable Trees Characteristics of Trees

Science Use Visuals RI.2.7 M 510L Complex 1

Up in Flames Wildfires Social Studies Sequence RI.2.3 K 460L Moderate 1

We Are Good Citizens Civic Ideals and Practices

Social Studies Determine Word Meaning

RI.2.4 M 370L Complex 1

What If Chocolate Grew on Trees?

How Chocolate Is Made

Science Sequence RI.2.3 K 650L Moderate 2


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GRADE 3

CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text ComplexityLexile

Animal Wrap Mummies; Ancient Cultures

Science / Social Studies

Main Idea & Key Details

RI.3.2 N 800L Moderate 2

An American Indian Mystery

American Indian Heritage; Ancient Art

Social Studies Use Text Features RI.3.7 / RI.3.5

N 810L Complex 1

Battling Blazes Environment Science Cause & Effect RI.3.3 / RI.3.8

K 780L Moderate 1

Born to Be Wild Endangered Animals Science / Social Studies

Cite Text Evidence

RI.3.1 O 850L Complex 1

A City Is Born Explorers; Waterways; American History

Social Studies Sequence RI.3.3 / RI.3.8

Q 700L Complex 1

Great Escapes Animal Adaptations Science Cause & Effect RI.3.3 / RI.3.8

P 860L Complex 2

An Honor Fit for a King African American History; Biography of Dr. King

Social Studies Cite Text Evidence

RI.3.1 P 730L Moderate 2

Hurricane Hunters Extreme Weather Science / Social Studies

Determine Word Meaning

RI.3.4 T 890L Complex 2

Invader Alert! Invasive Species; Waterways

Science Cause & Effect RI.3.3 / RI.3.8

N 670L Moderate 2

A Kid Who Made History African American History; Biography of Ruby Bridges

Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details

RI.3.2 Q 790L Moderate 2

Lava Lessons Volcanoes; Landforms Science / Social Studies

Use Text Features RI.3.7 / RI.3.5

M 680L Moderate 1

Monsters of the Deep Ocean Life; Myths and Legends

Science Main Idea & Key Details

RI.3.2 N 740L Complex 1

Oh, Baby! Animal Life Cycles Science Compare & Contrast


Sea of Surprises Ocean Life Science Determine Word Meaning

RI.3.4 Q 770L Complex 1

Searching for the Santa María

Explorers; World History; American History

Science/ Social Studies

Point of View RI.3.6 R 890L Complex 1

Smart Moves Fitness; Nutrition Science / Social Studies

Point of View RI.3.6 N 870L Moderate 1

Thanksgiving: Then and Now

Holiday Celebrations; American History

Social Studies Compare & Contrast


A Walk in the Sky American Indian Heritage; Landforms



Welcome to Farm School Farm Life; Seasons Science / Social Studies

Use Text Features RI.3.7 / RI.3.5

N 820L Moderate 2

When Women Took the Field

Women's History; Sports History


O 850L Complex 1


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CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text Complexity

GRADE 4

Are You Smarter Than a Chimp?

Animal Intelligence Science Main Idea & Key Details

RI.4.2 S 800L Moderate 1

Asteroid Alert! Solar System Science Cause & Effect RI.4.5 R 780L Moderate 1

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Holiday Celebrations; Immigration to America

Social Studies Use Text Features RI.4.7 P 810L Complex 1

Colosseum Close-Up Ancient Civilizations; Conservation Efforts


RI.4.4 Q 880L Complex 2

Do Animals Have Emotions?

Animal Behavior Science Cite Reasons & Evidence

RI.4.8 O 890L Moderate 2

The 51st State? Statehood; Democracy at Work

Social Studies Point of View RI.4.6 R 720L Moderate 2

Green Kids Protecting the Environment


Compare & Contrast

RI.4.5 P 850L Moderate 1

Hanging On Endangered Animals; Rainforests


Problem & Solution RI.4.5 N 790L Complex 1

A Hero Carved in Stone American Indian Heritage; Monuments

Social Studies Use Text Features RI.4.7 R 820L Moderate 2

Hot Shots Volcanoes; Landforms Science / Social Studies



Keeping a Culture Alive American Indian Heritage Social Studies Make Inferences RI.4.1 M 920L Complex 1

Living History American History: Colonial and American Indian History



Mother of a Movement

African American History; Biography of Rosa Parks

Social Studies Sequence RI.4.5 O 780L Moderate 2

Pumped-Up Plants Pumpkins; Plant Life; Photosynthesis



Remembering the Titanic

World History; Disasters Social Studies Make Inferences RI.4.1 T 780L Complex 1

Running Wild Animal Conservation; American History

Social Studies Sequence RI.4.5 P 910L Complex 2

Sweet Teamwork Pollination; Plant Life Science Cause & Effect RI.4.5 P 800L Moderate 2

A Symbolic Skyscraper

American History; U.S. Landmarks

Social Studies Point of View RI.4.6 P 800L Moderate 2

Trouble's Coming! Animal Behavior; Natural Disasters

Science Cite Reasons & Evidence

RI.4.8 R 890L Complex 1

A World of Mummies Mummies; World Cultures


Cite Text Evidence RI.4.1 V 820L Moderate 2


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GRADE 5

CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text ComplexityLexile

Blast From the Past Volcanoes; Ancient Civilizations: Pompeii


Use Text Features RI.5.7 S 880L Moderate 2

Celebrating Liberty American History; Immigration to America; Monuments

Social Studies Use Text Features RI.5.7 R 940L Complex 2

A Champion for Chimps

Animal Conservation; Interview with Jane Goodall


Cite Text Evidence RI.5.1 P 880L Moderate 1

Fright Factor Human Body: the Brain Science Cause & Effect RI.5.3 / RI.5.5

T 830L Complex 1

Going to Bat for Equality

African American History; Biography of Jackie Robinson


Q 880L Complex 1

A Holiday Debate Holiday Celebrations; American Indian History

Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details

RI.5.2 R 880L Moderate 1

Kids on the Battlefield American History; American Civil War

Social Studies Cite Reasons & Evidence


Killer Plants Plant Life; Plant Adaptations


RI.5.4 M 820L Moderate 1

Malala’s Dream

Biography; World History Social Studies Cite Reasons & Evidence

RI.5.8 S 830L Moderate 2

Masters of Disguise Animal Adaptations: Camouflage

Science Compare & Contrast

RI.5.3 / RI.5.5

R 960L Moderate 2

A Monumental Task Monument Preservation; Technology; World History


Make Inferences RI.5.1 R 950L Complex 1

Rhino Rescue Endangered Animals; Animal Conservation

Science Cause & Effect RI.5.3 / RI.5.5

R 880L Complex 1

Sounds of Hope Recycling; World Poverty; Making Music


RI.5.4 Q 950L Moderate 2

Too Risky for Kids? American Culture; World Geography

Social Studies Cite Text Evidence RI.5.8 Q 850L Moderate 1

Too Young to Vote? U.S. Constitution; Democracy at Work; American History

Social Studies Point of View RI.5.6 R 950L Moderate 1

Touching the Sky American Indian Heritage; American History


Q 910L Moderate 2

Who Flew First?

American History; Inventions; Technology

Science/ Social Studies

Point of View RI.5.6 W 1020L Complex 2

Who Owns History? World History; Ancient Civilizations

Social Studies Make Inferences RI.5.1 Q 990L Complex 2

Wild Pets Animal Life; American Law




Would You Eat This Fish?

Invasive Species; Waterways

Science Problem & Solution RI.5.3 / RI.5.5

P 950L Complex 1


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READING CHECKPOINTS CHARTTo help you choose appropriate Reading Checkpoints for your readers,

consult the chart below. It shows the 33 Reading Checkpoints by grade level, along with additional key information including topic, Spotlight Skill,

informational text standards, and reading level.

GRADE 2CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text Complexity Lexile

Big, Bad Storms Weather Patterns

Science Use Visuals; Sequence

RI.2.7; RI.2.3

K Moderate 2 530L

Slurp! Characteristics of Insects

Science Main Idea & Key Details; Compare & Contrast

RI.2.2; RI.2.3

L Moderate 2 540L

Stars and Stripes Forever History; U.S. Symbols

Social Studies Use Text Features; Cite Text Evidence

RI.2.5; RI.2.8

M Complex 1 550L

Up in the Air Hot-Air Balloons Science Use Text Features; Cite Text Evidence

RI.2.5; RI.2.8

I Moderate 1 520L

GRADE 1CCSS GRLTitle Topic Subject Spotlight Skill

Is That a Bat? Nocturnal Animals Science Main Idea & Key Details; Use Text Features

RI.1.2; RI.1.5

F

No Place Like Home Animal Homes Science Main Idea & Key Details; Compare & Contrast

RI.1.2; RI.1.3

H

Seeds on the Go Plant Life Cycle Science Cause & Effect; Determine Word Meaning

RI.1.3; RI.1.4

I

Stay Cool, Animals! Animal Adaptations Science Use Visuals; Cite Text Evidence

RI.1.7; RI.1.8

F


CCSS GRLTitle Topic Subject Spotlight Skill

Grow, Grow, Sunflower! Plant Life Cycle Science Sequence; Cite Text Evidence

RI.K.3; RI.K.8

G

Owl on the Prowl Nocturnal Animals Science Main Idea & Key Details; Use Visuals

RI.K.2; RI.K.7

L

Trash! Protecting the Environment Science Cause & Effect; Compare & Contrast

RI.K.3; RI.K.3

G

Winter Kids on the Go Weather; Transportation Social Studies Use Text Features; Determine Word Meaning

RI.K.5; RI.K.4

H

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GRADE 3CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text

Complexity Lexile

Cave of Crystals Crystals; Rocks and Minerals

Science Cause & Effect; Determine Word Meaning

RI.3.3 / RI.3.8; RI.3.4

P Complex 1 840L

Factory Girls U.S. History; Child Labor

Social Studies Sequence; Determine Word Meaning

RI.3.3 / RI.3.8; RI.3.4

T Complex 1 760L

On the Hunt Animal Behavior; Animal Adaptations

Science Compare & Contrast; Determine Word Meaning

RI.3.8; RI.3.4

Q Complex 1 930L

The President ’s Place U.S. Symbols; U.S. History; White House

Social Studies Use Text Features; Main Idea & Key Details

RI.3.7; RI.3.2

P Complex 1 860L

Proud to Play Native Americans; Sports; Lacrosse

Social Studies Compare & Contrast; Use Text Features

RI.3.8; RI.3.7 / RI.3.5

M Moderate 2 610L

Robots to the Rescue Technology; Robots


Cite Text Evidence; Main Idea & Key Details

RI.3.1; RI.3.2

N Moderate 1 690L

When Looks Matter Animal Adaptations


Cite Text Evidence; Point of View

RI.3.1 / RI.3.5; RI.3.6

P Moderate 2 800L

GRADE 4CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text

Complexity Lexile

All-American Animal Bison; U.S. Symbols; U.S. History

Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details; Cause & Effect

RI.4.2; RI.4.5

Q Moderate 2 800L

Hard Knocks Sports Safety; Concussion


Point of View; Make Inferences

RI.4.6; RI.4.1

Q Moderate 2 900L

Less of a Lean World History; Landmarks; Technology


Problem & Solution; Sequence

RI.4.5; RI.4.5

N Moderate 1 830L

Meet a Kid Inventor Inventions Science / Social Studies

Compare & Contrast; Main Idea & Key Details

RI.4.5; RI.4.2

R Moderate 1 750L

The Mystery of Amelia Earhart

Biography; Amelia Earhart; U.S. History

Social Studies Use Text Features; Cite Text Evidence

RI.4.7; RI.4.1

P Complex 1 810L

Snake Invasion Invasive Species; Habitats


Problem & Solution; Sequence

RI.4.5; RI.4.5

O Complex 1 860L

Turn Down the Noise!

Waterways; Noise Pollution; Ocean Animals

Science Cite Reasons & Evidence;Determine Word Meaning

RI.4.8; RI.4.4

U Complex 2 910L


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GRADE 5

CCSSTopic Subject Spotlight SkillTitle GRL Text Complexity Lexile

Bees Feel the Sting Animal Conservation

Science Problem & Solution; Sequence

RI.5.3 / RI.5.5; RI.5.3 / RI.5.5

O Moderate 2 890L

A Big Comeback Endangered Animals; Animal Conservation; American Law


Compare & Contrast; Main Idea & Key Details

RI.5.3 / RI.5.5; RI.5.2

Q Moderate 1 920L

Dogs on Duty Animal Life Social Studies Main Idea & Key Details; Cite Text Evidence

RI.5.2; RI.5.1

R Moderate 2 930L

Honor or Insult? American Indian History; Sports History

Social Studies Point of View; Determine Word Meaning

RI.5.6;RI.5.4

S Complex 1 970L

A Secret Language American Indian Heritage; American History

Social Studies

Sequence; Make Inferences

RI.5.3, RI.5.5; RI.5.1

U Complex 1 1010L

Sharks in Hot Water Endangered Animals; Animal Conservation


Cite Reasons & Evidence; Cause & Effect

RI.5.8 / RI.5.3; RI.5.5

R Complex 1 960L

What Killed King Tut? Ancient Civiliza-tions; Mummies


Make Inferences; Use Text Features

RI.5.1; RI.5.7

U Complex 2 910L

Reading Checkpoints Chart (Continued)


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