In grades K-2, are there a sufficient number of titles at each level for growth and practice at that level?
Yes, the numbers of titles at each grade level represent a developmentally appropriate range of reading levels and provide ample practice opportunities. Included are 85 titles in Kindergarten at 4 DRA levels, 135 titles in 1st grade at 6 DRA levels, and 95 titles in 2nd at 6 DRA levels. The advantage of Good Habits, Great Readers is that it spirals each strategy more frequently. It is like a Reader’s Workshop Model, focusing on one major strategy per unit rather than putting many scattered ideas in each unit. Thus, the stories can be revisited for additional work. Plus, there are many titles listed online that are correlated for these units, both at a higher and lower reading levels. In addition, to expand the range of Guided Reading texts at each level, look at the Good Habits, Great Readers below and above which connect to each unit and expand the choices. Secondly, look at the correlated titles in the Good Habits, Great Readers database that are likely to be in most buildings that c
