Shining Star Sample Unit
for Texas


A unique blend of authentic literature and informational readings helps Shining Star deliver an engaging, balanced approach to learning English. Each unit intersperses classic and contemporary literature selections with high-interest science and social studies articles.

Each student book unit is divided into two parts followed by a "Put It All Together" section at the end.

This sample unit is from the Texas Level B Teacher's Edition, which is in wraparound format. Click to download the complete sample unit, or click on a page to view it.

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Sample Unit, Level B, Unit 2

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Part One
Preview the Unit
  • Systematic and explicit instruction in reading, using a rich variety of texts, ensures students' mastery of the vocabulary, skills, and language they need for academic success.
Prepare to Read
  • Reading Strategies provide an achievable, step-by-step approach to reading.
  • Strategies are explicitly taught at the beginning of each Part and then applied in the literature and content readings.
Focus on Content
  • Content-based readings in language arts, science, and social studies equip students with the academic language of narrative and expository texts.
  • Careful modeling of learning strategies makes content accessible and prepare students for the mainstream classroom.
  • Science articles introduce students to expository text.
  • Social Studies selections introduce content-area vocabulary.
Focus on Content (continued)
  • Guided Reading and Active Reading suggestions in the Teacher's Edition accompany both literature and content selections.
  • In the Teacher's Edition, Modeling the Strategy offers point-of-use suggestions on how to help students apply the strategies.
Focus on Content (continued)
  • In the Teacher's Edition, Reaching All Students individualizes instruction for beginning and advanced students.
Review and Practice

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