Teacher Resources & User Guide - Scholastic...Dear Educator, We are thrilled that your school has...

Teacher Resources & User Guide

Dear Educator,

We are thrilled that your school has purchased Storia School Edition for you

to use in your classroom this year. You and your students will have unlimited

access to a digital library of fiction and nonfiction eBooks—in class or at home,

from any desktop, laptop, iPad, or tablet with an internet connection.

This user guide includes everything you need to start enjoying the exciting

world of Storia eBooks, from helpful how-to’s, to tips for making the most of

Storia in your classroom.

On pages 3–4, you’ll find a reproducible letter (in English and in Spanish) that

you can share with your students’ parents and caregivers to introduce them

to Storia. As you know, reading at home is a key factor in building students’

skills and love of reading.

We’re thrilled that Storia will be part of your students’ development into

lifelong readers. Together, let’s make this a great year for eReading!

Your Friends at Storia

And remember, if you have any questions,

feel free to call us at 1-800-724-2222, option 5,

or email [email protected].

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Dear Parent or Caregiver,

I’m so excited to introduce you to Storia School Edition—the eBook library from Scholastic that our school is using this year!

With Storia, students browse a vast collection of eBooks to select what they want to read. Storia also allows me to recommend books to your child and to monitor his or her progress in independent reading.

Your child can sign in to Storia at home, from any device with an internet connection— desktop, laptop, or tablet.

Get to know Storia with your student. See the directions below to log in. After logging in, you’ll see this screen.

Throughout the year, check in with your student about Storia. Find out what they’re reading. Ask which books they’ve enjoyed.

Let’s make this a great year for reading!

• On the top row are eBooks the teacher has assigned or recommended, as well as eBooks your child has selected.

• eBooks with this icon include read-alouds.

• eBooks with this icon include videos.

• eBooks with this icon include activities.

• Below the top row are collections of eBooks for your student to browse.

Para acceder a Storia con su niño, visite el URL:

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Estimados padres o cuidadores:

Me complace presentarles Storia School Edition, ¡la biblioteca de libros electrónicos de Scholastic que nuestra escuela está usando este año!

Con Storia, los estudiantes tienen acceso a una extensa colección de libros electrónicos para seleccionar lo que quieran leer. Storia también me permite recomendar libros a su niño, y supervisar su progreso en la lectura independiente.

Su niño puede iniciar sesión en Storia en casa, desde cualquier dispositivo con conexión a Internet, ya sea una computadora de escritorio, una portátil o una tableta.

Conozca Storia con su niño. Siga las siguientes instrucciones para iniciar sesión. Después de iniciar sesión, verá esta pantalla.

A lo largo del año, ingrese con estudiante a Storia. Averigüe qué está leyendo. Pregúntele qué libros le han gustado.

¡Hagamos de este año, un gran año para la lectura!

• En la fila superior están los eBooks (libros electrónicos) que el maestro ha asignado o recomendado, así como los libros electrónicos que su niño ha seleccionado.

• Los eBooks con este icono incluyen lectura en voz alta.

• Los eBooks con este icono incluyen videos .

• Los eBooks con este icono incluyen actividades.

• Debajo de la fila superior hay varias colecciones de eBooks para que su niño las consulte.

Table of Contents

Welcome to Storia........................................................................................................................... 1

Dear Parent or Caregiver (in English) ................................................................................... 3

Dear Parent or Caregiver (in Spanish) ................................................................................. 4

Scholastic Digital Manager

Getting Started with Scholastic Digital Manager (SDM) ........................................... 7

Storia School Edition

Getting Started With Storia: Teacher View ...................................................................... 9

Viewing Students and Classes in Storia ....................................................................10

Managing Reading Groups in Storia ......................................................................................11

Creating a Reading Group ................................................................................................. 11

Moving Students Between Groups .............................................................................. 12

Changing Group Settings................................................................................................... 12

Student Access to Storia ............................................................................................................ 13

Storia eBooks and Packs ............................................................................................................ 15

PreK–Grade 6 Pack ............................................................................................................... 16

PreK–Grade 2 Pack ................................................................................................................ 16

Grade 3—Grade 6 Pack ....................................................................................................... 16

Spanish Pack ............................................................................................................................. 17

Middle School Library .......................................................................................................... 17

Exploring the eBooks: Teacher View ................................................................................... 18

Finding eBooks ........................................................................................................................ 18

Narrowing Your Search ....................................................................................................... 19

Assigning eBooks ...................................................................................................................20

Exploring the eBooks: Student View ................................................................................... 21

Student Bookshelf ................................................................................................................. 21

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Storia Collections ...........................................................................................................................22

Browsing Collections ...........................................................................................................23

Sharing Collections ...............................................................................................................23

Custom Collections ..............................................................................................................24

Collections by Grade ....................................................................................................................26

Teaching Tip Cards ........................................................................................................................34

eBook Navigation and Tools .....................................................................................................35

Sticky Notes ...............................................................................................................................36

See All Your Notes and Highlights .................................................................................37

Dictionary and Pronunciations ......................................................................................38

Special Features and Enrichments ......................................................................................39

Read-to-Me ..............................................................................................................................39

Reading Challenge Quizzes ............................................................................................. 40

Video .............................................................................................................................................. 41

Activities ......................................................................................................................................42

Reports .................................................................................................................................................43

Class Reports ...........................................................................................................................43

Student Reports .................................................................................................................... 44

eBook Reports .........................................................................................................................45

Support & Resources .................................................................................................................. 46

System Requirements .................................................................................................................47

Contact Us ..........................................................................................................................................47

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GOOGLE CLASSROOM

Effortlessly import classes and student accounts from Google Classroom.

LTI

Instantly sync your classes and student accounts from an LTI-compatible LMS.

SCHOLASTIC DIGITAL MANAGER

Roster your classes and create student accounts directly in SDM.

CLEVER

Instantly sync your classes and student accounts from Clever.

Getting Started With Scholastic Digital Manager (SDM)

Before your students can get started with Storia School Edition, you will need to set up student accounts on Scholastic Digital Manager (SDM). SDM provides a single place for educators and students to access and manage their Scholastic digital suite of programs. SDM also provides educators a single place to perform tasks such as managing student enrollment and managing access to specific resources.

For tips on getting started with SDM, choose how you and your students will access SDM.

Learn more at digital.scholastic.com/#/help

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Getting Started With Storia School Edition: Teacher View

Before your students can get started with Storia, you will need to set up their accounts on Scholastic Digital Manager (SDM). See page 7.

From the Scholastic Digital Manager dashboard, select the Storia icon to launch.

You will go to the home page of Storia School Edition.

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VIEWING STUDENTS AND CLASSES IN STORIA

From the Storia home screen, you can select the Classes tab to see your classes and students. To make additions or changes, return to Scholastic Digital Manager via your rostering system. (See page 7.) If you rostered your students directly in SDM, you can jump quickly to SDM via the grid icon at the top right of the screen.

If you rostered your students directly in SDM, use this grid icon to return to SDM and make changes to your classes and/or students.

You can select an individual class to view students in that class.

And you can select a student to see more information about her.


You will manage your classes and student enrollment in Scholastic Digital Manager. However, you can create reading groups within Storia. You can organize your students into reading groups based on reading level, interest, or any other criteria. Once a group is formed, you can assign eBooks and/or share collections with everyone in the group.

CREATING A READING GROUP

1 From within Storia, select Classes in the navigation at the top of the screen.

2 If you have more than one class, select View next to the class for which you want to create a reading group.

3 Select Groups on the left side of your screen.

4 Select + Add a Group in the top right corner.

5 Enter a group name and then select the names of students to include in the group. Students can only be in one group at a time, so only students who are not yet part of a group are shown.

Managing Reading Groups in Storia


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MOVING STUDENTS BETWEEN GROUPS

1 Once you have created at least one group, go to the groups screen.

2 Select the blue arrow next to a student’s name.

3 From the pulldown menu, select the group where you want to put the student, or select Not in a Group to remove the student from a group.

CHANGING GROUP SETTINGS

1 On the groups screen, select View Group Profile for any group.

2 From here, you can add or remove students from the group, change the group name, or delete the group.

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Before your students can get started with Storia, you will need to set up their accounts on Scholastic Digital Manager (SDM). See page 7.

If a student has multiple Scholastic digital resources, they will launch Storia from the SDM dashboard. They’ll select the Storia icon to launch.

If Storia is the student’s only Scholastic digital resource, it will launch immediately after sign-in.

Next, students will go to the Storia student home screen, where they’ll see a bookshelf with eBooks the teacher has assigned. Students can also browse collections of eBooks and add any they like to their bookshelf.

Students’ access to eBooks in Storia depends on teacher choice.

• To share additional grade-appropriate collections with your students, see page 23.

• To make eBook collections from other grades available, see the box on page 18.

• To assign individual eBooks to students or groups of students, see page 20.

Student Access to Storia


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To read an eBook, the student selects the book cover. The eBook will open in a separate tab. The student will use the arrow to the right to open the book and start reading.

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Storia School Edition eBooks have been curated by the reading experts at Scholastic to meet every school and classroom need.

Within each grade level is a balanced library of fiction favorites and nonfiction/informational texts to support state standards and to provide an optimal range of Guided Reading levels and Lexile measures. Also included are Storia Close Reads—short, informational articles on specific subjects designed to boost critical-thinking skills.

You always have full control over the content available to each student in your class, with options to assign individual titles or share eBook Collections. Both options allow you to grant access to your whole class, small reading groups, or individual students.

What types of eBooks are available in my subscription?

Literary classics and modern titles from beloved and best-selling authors, including Beverly Cleary, Joseph Bruchac, Sharon Creech, Karen Hesse, Sharon Draper, Donna Jo Napoli, Pam Muñoz Ryan, and Walter Dean Myers.

Nonfiction and informational texts to support state standards, including photo-rich books from National Geographic and from the Scholastic Discover More series.

A selection of Storia Close Reads—short, informational articles or literary passages—to help boost reading-comprehension and critical-thinking skills.

Titles covering the optimal range of Guided Reading levels and Lexile measures for each grade.

Storia eBooks and Packs


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Storia is available in a variety of configurations. All eBooks have Guided Reading levels and Lexile measures.

PREK–GRADE 6 PACK

This Main Pack is Storia’s best-selling configuration. It includes more than 2,300 fiction and nonfiction titles.

PREK–GRADE 2 PACK • GRADE 3–GRADE 6 PACK

Each of these packs comprises more than 1,200 titles.

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SPANISH PACK

The Storia Spanish Pack for PreK–Grade 3 includes 175 Spanish-language titles. It features an English/Spanish Pairs collection that includes 100+ titles with both Spanish- and English-language versions. There are also phonics and science collections for the younger grades.

The Spanish Pack will be integrated into your Storia Main Pack. To find Spanish titles, select the Collections tab and scroll to collections beginning with Spanish. Users can also select eBooks and search for Spanish, español, or espanol in the Narrow My Results field.

MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY

This collection of eBooks for Grades 6–8 includes more than 500 titles and is an ideal independent reading tool for middle school students.

Storia School Edition’s Middle School Library should be shared with English and language arts teachers, reading specialists, and librarians in your school to support independent reading.

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Exploring the eBooks: Teacher View

2 Search for Individual eBooks Select the eBooks tab on the left side of the screen to see all of the eBooks in your library. You can then search by title, author, reading level, genre, subject, and other criteria.

FINDING eBOOKS

Teachers can browse eBooks and share them with students. Start by selecting eBooks in the navigation bar at the top of the screen. You’ll then have two ways to find eBooks.

1 Browse Collections Select the Collections tab on the left side of the screen to see carefully curated collections of eBooks selected for your grade, and organized by subject, theme, or reading level.

Want to see more eBooks?

Storia has been customized to show the eBooks in your students’ grade level. To see books for all grade levels, select Collections. Then select (change) near the top of the screen and choose more grades.


NARROWING YOUR SEARCH

By default, you are shown all of the eBooks that fall within the reading level range for your students’ grade. You can refine your search using the “Narrow My Results” tools on the left side of the screen.

Your search criteria are cumulative, so if you search for “Genre: Fantasy,” “Format: Picture Book,” and “Features: Read-to-Me,” you’ll only see fantasy picture books with a Read-to-Me. Select Clear all search filters if you want to start again.

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Use this field to search books by keyword, title, or author.

Find eBooks that include a Teaching Tip Card to help you meet a specific anchor standard.

Find eBooks in many genres, such as “Comedy and Humor,” “Fantasy,” and

“Biography and Autobiography.”

Choose subjects like “Animals,” “Family Life,” “Seasons and

Weather,” and dozens more.

Find eBooks that contain activities, Read-to-Me, or video.

Adjust the reading level range.

Choose fiction, nonfiction, or both.

Find eBooks in specific formats, such as chapter books, picture books, or reference.


ASSIGNING eBOOKS

You can assign an eBook or multiple eBooks to a student, group, or class. Books you’ve assigned appear on the selected students’ bookshelves with a star symbol and a “TEACHER PICK” label to let them know you assigned it.

To assign an eBook:

1 Select the cover of the eBook you’d like to assign. The eBook Details screen will open. Select Assign.

2 The assignment pop-up opens. You have three choices for assigning the eBook: Entire Class: Assign the eBook to every student in the class. Groups: Assign the eBook to one or more groups. Individuals: Assign the eBook to one or more students.

3 You can then add a message to the selected students that will appear when they open the assigned eBook.

4 After you assign an eBook, the Assign button changes to Assigned. You can select this button at any time to change how you are assigning this eBook.

Want to quickly find all of the eBooks that you have assigned to your students? Select the eBooks tab on the left side of your screen. Then select Assigned to show only those books you have assigned.

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The star symbol and “TEACHER PICK” let your students know that you have assigned eBooks.


The collections that you have shared appear below the bookshelf for students to browse—just like book bins you place in the back of the classroom.

Students can select any eBook to open and read it.

Independent reading collections. Students can select any collection to browse the eBooks within.

A star appears under eBooks you have assigned to your student. eBooks without stars have been selected by your student.

Exploring the eBooks: Student View

Storia eBooks are easy for students to navigate and can be accessed in school, at home, from most computers and tablets with internet access. Support tools such as note-taking, highlighting, and an embedded dictionary help students read for meaning and build critical-thinking skills.

STUDENT BOOKSHELF

All of the eBooks that you have assigned to a student appear on their bookshelf, along with any eBooks that the student has opened.


Storia Collections

Scholastic editors have created grade-specific collections organized by subject, theme, reading level, and special interest. In addition, teachers can create their own collections to share with individual students, groups, or the whole class.

THREE TYPES OF COLLECTIONS

There are three types of collections created for your grade:

Independent Reading: Titles recommended for students to browse and read on their own. When you create a new class, a set of grade-appropriate independent reading collections are automatically shared with the class, so that your students can start reading as you explore Storia’s library.

My Collections: Collections that you create yourself, with eBooks chosen for a particular reading group or lesson plan.

Instruction: Titles that are recommended to use for classroom instruction and student assignments. Many of the eBooks in these collections include Teaching Tip Cards to help you plan your lessons.

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BROWSING COLLECTIONS

1 Select eBooks in the navigation bar at the top of the screen, and then select the Collections tab on the left.

2 Select a collection to browse the eBooks included in the collection.

3 By default, you are shown collections designed for your class’s grade level. To see collections for other grade levels, select (change) at the top of the screen and choose additional grades.

SHARING COLLECTIONS

You can share any collection with your students. Those collections will appear on their bookshelves for them to browse on their own.

1 While browsing collections, select Share on any collection.

2 The sharing pop-up opens. You have three choices for sharing the collection: Entire Class: Share the eBook with every student in the class. Groups: Share the eBook with one or more groups. Individuals: Share the eBook with one or more students.

3 After you share a collection, the Share button changes to Shared. You can select this button at any time to change how you are sharing this collection.


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CUSTOM COLLECTIONS

You can create your own collections to supplement those in Storia. Perhaps you’d like to create a collection of your favorite eBooks to support a specific lesson plan. Or maybe there’s one student who needs help finding books. You can choose up to 50 titles for each of your custom collections.

1 While browsing collections, select + Create a Collection in the top right of the screen. Then give your collection a name.

2 Choose and add eBooks to your collection. When you are finished, select Done Adding eBooks.

3 You will then be guided to select an icon for your collection.


4 You will then see your collection, as well as an option to publish it to share with the other Storia teachers in your school. To find all your custom collections, select the My Collections button on the Collection home page.


Collections by GradeGrade Collections by Grade

COLLECTION TYPE WHAT YOU’LL FIND

All Kinds of Weather Independent Reading

Fiction and nonfiction read-alouds help familiarize students with weather-related vocabulary and concepts. All the seasons are included.

Animals Everywhere Independent Reading

This collection ties in with various themes in animal study units. It features both fiction and nonfiction titles.

Books with Video Support

Instruction Each of these books includes video related to concepts in the book. These videos provide valuable background knowledge that can help improve students’ comprehension.

Colors, Shapes & Patterns

Instruction Reinforce key early learning concepts with this colorful and eye-catching collection for young learners.

Family Stories Independent Reading

Parents, grandparents, siblings, relatives, and caregivers are showcased in these portraits of different kinds of families.

On the Farm Independent Reading

Help young readers bloom with this vibrant collection that’s teeming with life! Go down to the farm and meet farmers, explore plant and animal life cycles, and see how the seasons affect living things.

Read-Alouds for Pre-K

Independent Reading

Each of these titles has audio. Students can improve their literacy skills by following along in a book as they listen to it being read aloud.

Rhymes & Songs Instruction Classic nursery rhymes, beloved children’s songs, and cumulative stories teach basic vocabulary-building concepts like rhyme and rhythm.

So Silly! Independent Reading

These funny, imaginative picture books use rhyme, rhythm, and energetic illustrations to capture children’s attention. Sure to elicit giggles during story time.

Tell Me a Story Independent Reading

With time-honored classics and silly contemporary tales, this collection offers opportunities to compare different versions of familiar stories and to explore the art of storytelling.

We Can Count Independent Reading

Here's a robust skill-building set with basic counting books and entertaining stories that include simple math practice.

We Play Together Independent Reading

This collection’s focus on the high-interest topic of sports helps build vocabulary and content knowledge. A wide range of sports and activities is included.

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All Kinds of Pets Independent Reading

Dogs, cats, birds, and other popular pets are the stars in this collection that includes a range of reading levels. The high-interest subject promotes independent reading while repetition builds vocabulary.



Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Independent Reading

Popular authors and illustrators present the intriguing world of insects in vivid color. Fascinating facts, endearing characters, and just the right amount of ickiness.

Friends at School Independent Reading

Stories about important experiences, from bullying to friendship to new teachers, help children ease into school and deal with challenging situations as they arise.

Guided Reading Levels A, B, C, D

Independent Reading

Four collections: one for each of these Guided Reading levels.

Guided Reading, Kindergarten

Instruction These lively leveled books support Guided Reading instruction for levels A to D.

Helping Out Independent Reading

Whether it’s their local community or the whole planet, kids can learn about helping others. Perfect for discussing social skills and how an individual’s behavior can have a big impact.

Holidays and Special Days

Instruction Here in one place are books about the holidays and special events your students look forward to throughout the school year.

Just-Right Readers Independent Reading

Students can jump-start their reading with this collection of humorous, illustrated readers at Guided Reading levels A through I.

Kindergarten Kids Independent Reading

Here's a collection of short readers about the adventures of one kindergarten classroom.

Lexile Collection BR–100; 100–200; 200–300; 300–400

Independent Reading

Four collections: one for each of these Lexile ranges.

My Family & Me Instruction How do people in a family show that they care for one another? Invite children to think about the caring and sharing they see in these books—and in their own families as well.

Read-Alouds for Kindergarten

Independent Reading

Each of these titles has audio. Students can improve their literacy skills by following along in a book as they listen to it being read aloud.

Rhymes & Silly Stories

Independent Reading

Children will beg to hear or read these books again and again. As they memorize rhymes and predict outrageous outcomes, they build essential prereading skills.

Science Everywhere Independent Reading

Science can be found everywhere, from the food we eat to the plants and animals we see outside. This fascinating collection makes science come alive for the youngest readers.

Staying Healthy Instruction What do people do to stay healthy? These texts are great resources for discussions about healthy habits and why they are so important.

Tales, Fables, and Poems

Instruction This collection includes the classic stories, fractured fairy tales, and popular poems that every child will want to know.

Things That Go Independent Reading

This collection explores the eternally fascinating subject of vehicles. Lively texts and vibrant illustrations are sure to engage emerging readers.

Under the Sea Independent Reading

This collection includes books on popular animals plus some lesser-known aquatic creatures. Includes both fiction and nonfiction titles.

What Changes With the Seasons?

Independent Reading

From leaves and puddles to big storms, children observe lots of seasonal changes, which they can explore in these books. Sight words and beautiful images enhance this fact-filled collection.

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Being a Friend Independent Reading

Filled with friendly, lovable characters and enjoyable stories, this collection imparts lessons on friendship and growing up, prompting healthy conversations about kindness and respect.


Instruction Each of these books includes video related to concepts in the book. Videos provide valuable background knowledge that can help improve students’ comprehension.

Close Reads, Gr. 1 Instruction Looking for short texts to share with the whole class or a small group? Here are poems, fiction, and informational texts perfect for close-reading instruction.

Creepy, Crawly Bugs Independent Reading

This collection gets up close and personal with familiar insects that are abuzz all around. Fact- and vocabulary-filled, these colorful books explore the largest group in the animal kingdom.

Digging Up Dinosaurs Independent Reading

This nonfiction collection invites readers to travel to prehistoric times. Amazing dino facts come alive through exciting images showcasing how these creatures lived.

Guided Reading Collections

Independent Reading

Collections for each of these Guided Reading levels: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I

Guided Reading, Gr. 1 Instruction These engaging leveled books support Guided Reading instruction for levels A to I.

Heroes Independent Reading

These biographies are filled with interesting details about historical and contemporary figures and their accomplishments.


Instructional Here in one place are books about the holidays and special events your students look forward to throughout the school year.

How Things Work Instructional These science titles explain how well-known objects in students' worlds actually work. The books include illustrations with callouts, timelines, and hands-on experiments.

Just-Right Readers Independent Reading

Students can jumpstart their reading with this collection of humorous, illustrated readers at Guided Reading levels A through I.

Lexile Collections Independent Reading

Collections for each of these Lexile ranges: 100–200; 200–300; 300–400; 400–500; 500–600

Magic School Bus Phonics

Independent Reading

With this collection of 12 phonics readers, students will join Ms. Frizzle and her class on their madcap adventures—and strengthen their command of phonics.

Puppies & Other Pets Independent Reading

This collection is sure to please animal lovers. Many of these books can be used to supplement lessons on life cycles, caring for animals, and the responsibilities that come with owning a pet.

Read-Alouds for Grade 1

Independent Reading

Each of these titles has audio. Students can improve their literacy by reading along in a book as they listen to it being read aloud.

Rhyme Time Independent Reading

This collection includes classic and contemporary rhyming stories, many of which can enhance learning about the seasons, weather, and holidays.

Run, Jump, Play Instruction What are the different ways that people get exercise? As you explore the resources in this book, invite children to think about the activities that they would most like to try.

Silly Stories Independent Reading

Some of these stories can be used to cover concepts such as compound words and silent letters, while inspiring kids to create their own comic tales.



We Like Math Independent Reading

Exploring how math is a part of our daily lives, this engaging collection is riddled with inventive brainteasers and real-world applications.

What Can Grow? Instruction How do living things change as they grow? The books in this collection are a great resource for exploring the life cycles of different plants and animals.

What's the Weather? Independent Reading

Incorporating fun nonfiction and fiction, readers and read-alouds, this collection travels through the seasons and showcases different weather, encouraging observation of the natural world.

Wild Animals Independent Reading

These information-filled books are a great addition to lessons on animal characteristics, habitats, and life cycles.

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Animals in the Wild Independent Reading

The animal kingdom comes alive in this collection of information-filled books covering concepts such as habitats, life cycles, and animal classification.




Earth & Space Independent Reading

This collection explores our planet and solar system through vocabulary-rich nonfiction and beautiful photographic readers.

Folktales & Silly Stories

Instruction Why do people enjoy reading folktales and silly stories? Invite children to think about this question when you read and discuss the plot, characters and the setting in these playful tales.

Guided Reading, Gr. 2 Instruction These leveled texts offer options for using fiction and informational texts to support Guided Reading instruction for levels E to N.

Guided Reading Levels E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N

Independent Reading

Ten collections: one for each of these Guided Reading levels.

Heroes, Pioneers & Presidents

Independent Reading

This collection of biographies is filled with interesting details about historical figures and their accomplishments.


Instruction Here in one place are books about the holidays and special events your students look forward to throughout the school year.

It Happened in School

Independent Reading

Some of the big moments of the grade school experience—first days, last days, fun projects—are explored with stories of friendly characters having relatable experiences.

Lexile Collection 400–500; 500–600; 600–700

Independent Reading

Three collections: one for each of these Lexile ranges.


Independent Reading


Sharks & Other Sea Creatures

Instruction What animals live under the sea and how do they survive? Use these resources to have students research and discuss the adaptations that make it possible for a variety of aquatic animals to thrive.

Smart Words Readers

Independent Reading

Each of these colorful science readers highlights key vocabulary words students will need to know to achieve success in the content area.



Think Like a Scientist! Independent Reading

Scientific processes and concepts come to life with clear, vocabulary-building text and intriguing illustrations in this collection that includes informative nonfiction and a little bit of fiction.

What's the Difference?

Independent Reading

These science titles compare and contrast similar animals—such as alligators and crocodiles—and teach students how to tell the difference.

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Amazing Animals Independent Reading

Roars, growls, chirps, and barks fill these readers and chapter books aimed at animal lovers. With a big dose of National Geographic’s trademark photos, this collection will appeal to visual learners.

Birds, Birds, Birds Independent Reading

This collection delves into details about our feathered friends in the animal kingdom. Combining fiction and nonfiction books on birds, this collection entertains and informs.



Brave & Determined Independent Reading

These biographies of courageous individuals and stories of overcoming the odds are great for pleasure reading as well as units of study on biographies and reformers.

Close Reads, Gr. 3 Instructional Looking for short texts to share with the whole class or a small group? Here are poems, fiction, and informational texts perfect for close-reading instruction.

Favorite Series Instructional What makes series fun to read? Discuss story elements and text features that repeat from book to book. Challenge students to predict story events and make connections to other books they have read.

Guided Reading, Gr. 3

Instructional These leveled texts offer options for using fiction and informational texts to support Guided Reading instruction for levels J to Q.

Guided Reading Levels J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q

Independent Reading

Eight collections: one for each of these Guided Reading levels.

Habitats & the Environment

Instructional Why do different animals live in different places? These resources support the exploration of important ideas about how animals have adapted to survive in a variety of habitats.

Incredible Bugs Independent Reading

This colorful collection zooms in on insects and spiders that are abuzz all around. Fact- and vocabulary-filled books explore the largest group in the animal kingdom.

Lexile Collection 500–600; 600–700; 700–800; 800–900

Independent Reading

Four collections: one at each of these Lexile ranges.

Our Unpredictable Earth

Independent Reading

Informative nonfiction with powerful photos of natural disasters around the world. Filled with rich vocabulary, these books enhance units on weather and provide examples of eyewitness accounts.


Independent Reading


Speed Machines Independent Reading

Fun facts, cool photos, and a splash of history around these speed machines make for an engaging nonfiction reading experience on a high-interest topic.

Weird & Wacky Independent Reading

This collection features fanciful stories and comical characters that are just right for pleasure reading.

We'll Work It Out Independent Reading

These relatable characters face dramas, challenges, and exciting new experiences with humor and heart. Excellent for pleasure reading and sparking discussions about common social situations.





Animal Habitats & Behavior

Independent Reading

Introduce fascinating habitats and endangered animals, build essential science vocabulary, and give students the knowledge to make environmentally friendly choices to protect our precious planet.


Instruction Each of these books includes video related to concepts in the book. These videos provide valuable background knowledge that can help improve students' comprehension.


Colorful Characters Independent Reading

This collection’s protagonists are humorous yet relatable. Teach character development and different perspectives, or just appreciate the great stories.

Fantasy & Adventure Independent Reading

From myths to magic, these action-driven tales will transport readers to wonderful new worlds. Great for adventure lovers.


Instruction These leveled texts offer options for fiction and informational texts to support Guided Reading instruction for levels M to T.

Guided Reading Levels M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T

Independent Reading

Eight collections: one for each of these Guided Reading levels.

It's a Funny Story Independent Reading

This collection will keep humor-loving readers laughing all the way through.

It's Just Math Independent Reading

This collection cleverly introduces math concepts, such as estimation and geometry, through a series of exciting adventures.

Lexile Collection 700–800; 800–900; 900–1000

Independent Reading

Three collections: one for each of these Lexile ranges.

Predators & Prey Instruction What makes some animal good hunters? How do other animals avoid being eaten? These texts are ideal for research about animals’ adaptations.


Independent Reading

Each of these titles has audio. Students can improve their literacy by reading along in their book as they listen to it being read aloud.

Real-Life Heroes Independent Reading

This collection celebrates the lives and accomplishments of leaders, inventors, and activists. Great for biographical book reports or inspiration for budding trailblazers.

Star Search Grade 4

Independent Reading

These biographies feature singers, actors, and other performers who—through a mixture of talent, hard work, and luck—have become celebrities.

These United States Instruction What makes America unique? Here are books perfect for researching and showcasing the people, places, and events that have helped shape our country.

Undersea Life Independent Reading

Dive into the deep sea to learn about tidal patterns, different species of sharks, tsunamis, and giant squid.

Weather Watch Independent Reading

This collection of nonfiction provides an instant library of Earth science texts. Your students can explore common weather phenomena as well as high-impact disasters.





America at War Instruction This collection explores America’s major wars and their profound effects on the country.




Facing Disaster Instruction This collection packed with titles on the intriguing subject of deadly disasters will draw in reluctant readers and help build their Earth science vocabulary and background knowledge.


Instruction These leveled texts offer options for fiction and informational texts to support Guided Reading instruction for levels Q to W.

Guided Reading Levels Q, R, S, T, U, V, W

Independent Reading

Seven collections: one for each of these Guided Reading levels.

Incredible Inventions Independent Reading

This high-interest topic—ideal for reluctant readers—tells the stories of remarkable people who persevered to create amazing inventions. Basic engineering concepts are also covered.

Lexile Collection 800–900; 900–1000; 1000+

Independent Reading

Three collections: one at each of these Lexile ranges.

Making History Independent Reading

Throughout history, brave people have been willing to stand up for what’s right and to take a risk to reach a better life. Read about some of these heroes, both real and fictional.


Independent Reading


Reality Show Independent Reading

These stories bring to life characters that show resilience as they face a variety of challenges with courage, humor, and sometimes, a little help from their friends.

Space Exploration Independent Reading

Identify constellations, learn about the space race, and discover black holes. Exciting and informative, this collection is great for curious explorers or for class science research.

Star Search Grade 5 Independent Reading


Thrillers, Mystery & Monsters

Independent Reading

Dangerous magic, deep-sea creatures, and detectives populate this fast-paced collection. With classics and brand-new novels, these books are perfect for adventure readers striking out on their own.

Unpredictable Animals

Independent Reading

This collection of fiction and nonfiction titles offers exciting stories about misbehaving pets, fascinating information about wild animals, and a look at some of the most bizarre creatures in nature.

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Children of War Independent Reading

This collection brings readers to the sites of major wars that have shaped the modern world.


Contemporary Fiction

Independent Reading

From remote kingdoms to inner cities, these books show that no matter where they are, all kids encounter the trials and triumphs of growing up.

Cultures & Countries Instruction Learn about the peoples, customs, and unique qualities of modern countries and cultures all over the globe.


Instruction These leveled texts offer options for fiction and informational texts to support Guided Reading instruction for levels T to Z.

Guided Reading Levels T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Independent Reading

Seven collections: one for each of these Guided Reading levels.

Lexile Collection 900-1000; 1000+

Independent Reading

Two collections: one for each of these Lexile ranges.

Medieval World Independent Reading

Students will learn the secrets of the medieval world—including what went on behind castle walls—in this engrossing collection.

Myths and Legends Independent Reading

Learn about myths from countries around the world, including Greece, China, and Africa. Great for mythology units.

Protecting the Planet Instruction Explore the important subjects of climate change, conservation, and consumption with this well-rounded collection of nonfiction.

Real Disasters Independent Reading

Readers won’t believe these true tales of disasters—both natural and human-made—and those who survived them.

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Independent Reading

From classic stories to modern series, these books are perfect pleasure-reading material for sci-fi fans.

Secrets of the Ancient World

Instruction Ideal for history units, this collection delves into a variety of ancient civilizations, including the Aztecs, the Maya, and the Mesopotamians.

Star Search Grade 6 Independent Reading


Technology & Innovation

Independent Reading

Trace technological developments from ancient Egypt and the Middle Ages to modern scientific achievements including nuclear energy and space travel.

Timeless Novels & Poetry

Independent Reading

This collection introduces readers to some of the most classic selections of modern literature and poetry.



Teaching Tip Cards

Teaching Tip Cards include a variety of activities, such as:

Word Study: Build vocabulary while looking at words in context.

Analyze Informational Text: Answer questions about the content on specific pages.

Talk About It!: Creative discussion starters to get the whole class talking.

Write About Reading: Suggest topics for both narrative and informative/exploratory writing.

To read the Teaching Tip Card:

1 Select any eBook to go to the eBook Details screen.

2 Select Teaching Tip Card to open the tip card.

3 The Teaching Tip Card opens as a PDF file, perfect for printing.

This symbol means that the eBook has a Teaching Tip Card.


Storia eBooks include a variety of tools and features to engage readers.

SLIDER: Users can drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to move quickly through the eBook.

HIGHLIGHT: Select this tool to choose

one of four colors to highlight words and/or passages.

CONTENTS: Select this icon to go to chapters, see a list of all notes and highlights (page 37), and go to the Reading Challenge (page 40).

READ TO ME: Selected Storia eBooks have

accompanying audio. (See page 39.)

PAGE: Type in the desired page number in the field at the top of the screen.

STICKY NOTES: Students can take notes as they read.

(See page 36.)

FULL SCREEN: This expands Storia to fit the screen. Users select it again to reduce the scale.

FORWARD/BACKWARD ARROWS: These arrows to the left and right of the eBook enable the reader to turn pages. (On a tablet, swipe forward or back.)

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eBook Navigation and Tools

Can multiple students read the same eBooks at the same time?

Yes! With Storia School Edition, teachers and students have unlimited, simultaneous access to all of your eBooks.


Section Name

Editing or Deleting a Note

1 Select the note where you dropped it in the book.

2 Edit the note and then select Save, or you can select Delete.

Moving a Note

1 To pick up the note, touch and hold it on a tablet, or click and hold it on a computer.

2 Drop the note in its new position. You can’t move a note to another page.

Creating a Note

1 Select Sticky Note on the top of the screen.

2 Drag and drop a note anywhere on the book page.

3 A “Note” pop-up opens. Type the text of your note and then select Save.

STICKY NOTES

Storia allows a reader to drop a note anywhere on any page of an eBook. You can drop as many as you want.

• Teachers can leave notes in a book and then share or assign that book to their students.

• Notes that a student takes will only be available to that student. (Teachers cannot view students’ notes.)

Click or tap on the page to add a note.


SEE ALL YOUR NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS

As you are reading an eBook, you can see all of your notes and highlights in one place.

1 Select Contents in the upper right corner. The chapters, plus “Notes & Highlights,” will appear in a bar to the left.

2 Scroll down to select Notes & Highlights. You’ll see all your notes and highlights from that book.

3 Select any note or highlight to jump back to the page it corresponds to.

PRINTING NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS

In the “Notes & Highlights” pop-up, students can select Print to print their notes and highlights, and share them with the teacher.

You can use notes and highlights for student assignments. For example, you could ask students to highlight metaphors within a book, or to leave notes tracing a character’s development. (See tips for printing above.)

TIP:


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DICTIONARY AND PRONUNCIATIONS

Select any word to hear it read aloud and to look it up in the dictionary. When a definition is opened, select the speaker icon to hear the word pronounced, or, in books for younger readers, to hear the definition read aloud as well.

Want to know what words your students need help with? All words looked up in the dictionary are tracked in Storia’s reports, which can be a great source for vocabulary lists for the class.

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Storia’s enriched eBooks create an immersive reading experience that can increase students’ reading engagement and comprehension.

With Reading Challenge quizzes in every eBook and features such as Read-to-Me, video, and activites in a select number of eBooks, Storia’s enriched content helps students to engage with texts. eBooks with this special content are marked with icons specific to the type of enrichment.

This eBook has a video.

This eBook has activities.

This eBook has Read-to-Me.

READ-TO-ME

Read-to-Me can be found in selected eBooks to help students build fluency and comprehension. To activate this read-aloud feature, users will open any eBook that includes the Read-to-Me icon shown above.

• In the eBook toolbar, select the Read-to-Me button. The user can select Play to have the eBook read at a typical speed or Slower to have the eBook read at a slower speed.

• As the user listens to Read-to-Me, the eBook text will be highlighted.

• The user can select Pause at any time.

Special Features and Enrichments


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READING CHALLENGE QUIZZES

Every Storia eBook includes a “Reading Challenge,” a quiz consisting of three, five, or ten comprehension questions carefully calibrated to the grade, reading level, and content of the eBook. Reading Challenges can help you gauge your students’ comprehension while providing a fun challenge for readers.

You can launch a reading challenge from the reading challenge button that appears at the end of each eBook, or by selecting Reading Challenge from the Contents button.

Select this button to take the Reading Challenge.

Your students’ success on the Reading Challenges is tracked in the reports in the teacher section.

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Select this button to see the video.

VIDEO

Some eBooks have embedded videos to support the themes or content of the eBook. Videos are marked within the pages of the eBook by a video button. Select this button to start the video.

If you don’t want your students to use Read-to-Me, activities, or videos, you can go into your class settings to turn off any of these features.

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ACTIVITIES

Activities are interactive features found in selected eBooks. Activities include word webs, drawing games, sequencing, and others designed to support the content of the eBook. Activities are marked within the pages of the eBook by a lightning bolt. Select this bolt to start the activity.

Select the lightning bolt to launch an activity.


Storia School Edition offers a number of reports to help teachers track student reading habits. With reporting metrics ranging from minutes read and eBooks completed to whole-class reading overviews, teachers can quickly and easily assess their students’ reading progress in Storia.

To get to reports, select Reports from the navigation at the top of the screen, and then select the type of report you want to see.

CLASS REPORTS

Class reports give high-level information about how an entire class is using Storia over time.

Reports include:

• The total number of eBooks and pages read

• The length of the average reading session

• The most popular eBooks in the class

• The number of eBooks at each reading level that your class has read over time

• Words that have been looked up most often in the dictionary

Reports

TIP: Many of the reports can be filtered by time frame, so you can see data for the “School Year to Date,” “This Month,” “This Week,” or “Today.”


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STUDENT REPORTS

Student reports let you drill down into the reading activity of an individual student.

Reports include:

• Total number of eBooks and pages read

• A history of all reading sessions

• Performance on Reading Challenges

• All words looked up in the dictionary

TIP: Many of the reports have printer-friendly versions. Select Printer-friendly to get this version.


eBOOK REPORTS

eBook Reports let you see how specific eBooks are being used by your class.

Reports include:

• The total number of times that the eBook has been opened and completed

• Which students have opened and completed the eBook

• How students have done in the eBook’s Reading Challenge

TIP: Not sure what a report means? Many of the reports include a description of how the data is calculated, accessed via the button.


Support & Resources

You can visit Storia’s Support & Resources site for how-to videos, tips from real teachers, and technical support.

Select the Support & Resources button at the bottom of the Storia homescreen.

Watch how-to videos.

Get tips from other teachers who are using Storia.


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go to digital.scholastic.com/#/help

System Requirements

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