

The Weave: Strategies and Text Level Characteristics
My son, who is in first grade, came home the other day with his Scholastic book order. He was so excited to show me all of the books he really wanted. As we went through each page, he asked “Mom, what books do you think look good?” (Obviously he has learned his teacher mom can’t pass up a new book!). As I looked through the choices my eyes were delighted to see so many new series books. I thought of my reluctant readers, and immediately knew some of these books would spar