Designed to Link All Learners to Academic Success

Language, literacy and content objectives aligned with state and national standards
Preparation for high-stakes testing
Engaging nonfiction, leveled texts that spiral grade-level content knowledge and offer multiple graphic supports
Explicit strategy instruction tailored to English Language Learners and struggling readers
Best practices in comprehension strategy instruction, with modeling, guided practice, and independent application across proficiency levels
Essential building of background knowledge and academic vocabulary
Robust oral language development at all proficiency levels
Integrated authentic reading, writing, speaking, and listening opportunities
Real-world literacy formats developed from content
A topic-related career strand to motivate students to explore career opportunities
Hands-on activities

Ideal for a Range of Teaching Scenarios

ConceptLinks® can be used in a variety of instructional scenarios for students in grades 3 through 8, including:

Mainstream language arts and science classrooms with whole-class and small-group instruction
ESL/ELD classes
At-risk learners and struggling readers
Push-in and pull-out ELL support
Special education
Title I and Title III populations
Summer-school, after-school, and extended-day programs
Reading labs
Teacher resource rooms or book rooms