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Reading Strategies + Social Studies Activities

Each 241 Books series contains everything you need to teach social studies skills and content AND build competent and confident readers. Teaching a robust social studies program has never been easier.

Finding time to teach social studies is possible when you combine it with ELA.

So that’s what we did.

Our comprehensive Instructional Packages include:

  • books with original fictional stories and relatable characters and plots

  • rich background knowledge in history, economics, geography, and civics

  • considerate text that thoughtfully embeds proven literacy strategies

  • interactive multimedia presentations that guide all instruction

  • authentic writing prompts 

  • paired nonfiction readings that build test-taking skills

  • thoughtful support for struggling readers

Plus, all of this comes in an easy-to-use platform that lets teachers spend less time prepping and more time with their students.

The Y Street Trio: Gelato Showdown  

Sal, Rupert, and Jenna love exploring their community. They especially love walking to the park to get Nonna’s Gelato. Then, Nonna’s cart goes missing. Can the Ys help Nonna keep selling gelato?

Resources for this FREE Instructional Package include:

  • E-book version of The Y Street Trio: Gelato Showdown

  • Student-facing slide deck that easily guides all learning one step at a time

  • Teacher's Guide

  • Student Journal

  • Paired Reading

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