- activities that highlight the book's main message and tie students' responses to reading, writing, speaking, listening, and representing
- activities that connect the topic of the book to other curriculum areas
- notes to teachers with suggestions on how to implement an activity, adapt the activity to different levels and interests, and involve the home community
- quizzes to help assess an individual student's comprehension
- reproducible blackline masters for students to use as worksheets for an activity
- 60 pages; 8 1/2 11; binder; B&W text; full-color cover
Yellow Bananas are captivating chapter books designed to help young readers make the transition from storybooks to text-based books. The next level up from Red Bananas, each book features short chapters, engaging full-color illustrations, and a strong story about interesting characters. As their reading abilities develop, kids will want to make the jump from Red to Yellow Bananas!
- full-color illustrations on every page provide a recognizable format for children
- short chapters introduce young readers to the concept of chapter books
- a variety of subjects, including science fiction, mysteries, and funny stories, will engage children's interest
- Guided Reading level indicated for each book
- Teacher's Guide reinforces and enhances skills learned in the core reading program