Is your growing reader between leveled readers and traditional chapter books? Bridge the gap with Branches, Scholastic's line of early chapter books!
Looking for your growing reader's next step?
Scholastic proudly presents Branches–a unique line of books specifically designed for newly independent readers who are ready to make the exciting leap from leveled readers, but not quite prepared for a traditional chapter book.
With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Nurturing Independent Readers:
Bridging the gap between leveled readers and traditional chapter books
Features of Branches Books: All Branches books are Common Core-ready and include: 1.Easy-to-read text 2.Simple plotlines 3.Plenty of context clues 4.Purposeful illustrations that aid reading comprehension
What makes a reader "independent"? Independent readers can...
Recognize many sight words
Utilize different strategies such as context clues to determine unfamiliar words
Integrate meaning, syntax, and phonics easily
Read with fluency, expression,and proper phrasing
Handle longer, more complex texts with short chapters & engaging characters