Benchmark Advance and Adelante Virtual Samples

Benchmark Advance and Adelante support students in meeting the expectations of state standards as they build knowledge and develop civic-mindedness.

Click on the grade-level tabs below for a glimpse into Benchmark Advance and Adelante Unit 1 resources, including teacher support, student books, and assessments.

All resources are also available digitally through the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Learning Portal, along with customizable and interactive eBooks, ePlanners, videos, eAssessments, standards-based reports, and more!


Teacher's Resource Systems

Explicit modeling, guided and independent practice, and built-in connections to standards support educators in achieving learning outcomes. Five 2-unit volumes per grade.

Student Consumable Books

Connect meaning to texts with reading and writing activities that pair with shared readings and include a built-in gradual release. Ten unit-specific books per grade.

Read-Aloud Handbooks

Model the joy of reading and reinforce metacognitive strategies with read- and think-alouds. One handbook per grade, four read-alouds and lessons per unit.

Mentor Read-Aloud Big Books

Demonstrate fluency, build vocabulary, and inspire discussions with engaging texts related to Week 1 instruction. Two volumes per grade, two read-alouds per unit.

Big Books of Shared Readings and Poetry

Connect phonics to instruction with engaging shared reading experiences. Five volumes per grade, six texts per unit plus poetry.

Extended Read Big Books

Continue building vocabulary, comprehension, and fluent reading with rich texts related to Weeks 2 and 3 instruction, including authentic literature. Two books per unit.

Weekly & Unit Assessment Books

Track progress and inform instruction with standards-based assessments including answer keys and item rationales. Three assessment books per unit, available exclusively in the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Learning Portal.

Teacher's Resource Systems

Explicit modeling, guided and independent practice, and built-in connections to standards support educators in achieving learning outcomes. Five 2-unit volumes per grade.

Student Consumable Books

Connect meaning to texts with reading and writing activities that pair with shared readings and include a built-in gradual release. Ten unit-specific books per grade.

Read-Aloud Handbooks

Model the joy of reading and reinforce metacognitive strategies with read- and think-alouds. One handbook per grade, four read-alouds and lessons per unit.

Mentor Read-Aloud Big Books

Demonstrate fluency, build vocabulary, and inspire discussions with engaging texts related to Week 1 instruction. Two volumes per grade, two read-alouds per unit.

Big Books of Shared Readings and Poetry

Connect phonics to instruction with engaging shared reading experiences. Five volumes per grade, six texts per unit plus poetry.

Extended Read Big Books

Continue building vocabulary, comprehension, and fluent reading with rich texts related to Weeks 2 and 3 instruction, including authentic literature. Two books per unit

Weekly & Unit Assessment Books

Track progress and inform instruction with standards-based assessments including answer keys and item rationales. Three assessment books per unit, available exclusively in the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Learning Portal.

Teacher's Resource Systems

Explicit modeling, guided and independent practice, and built-in connections to standards support educators in achieving learning outcomes. Five 2-unit volumes per grade.

Student Consumable Books

Build comprehension with grade-level text, including annotation sidebars, evidence-based prompts, inquiry and research projects, poetry, and reflection opportunities. Ten unit-specific books per grade.

Read-Aloud Handbooks

Model the joy of reading and reinforce metacognitive strategies with read- and think-alouds. One handbook per grade, four read-alouds and lessons per unit.

Weekly & Unit Assessment Books

Track progress and inform instruction with standards-based assessments including answer keys and item rationales. Three assessment books per unit, available exclusively in the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Learning Portal.

Teacher's Resource Systems

Explicit modeling, guided and independent practice, and built-in connections to standards support educators in achieving learning outcomes. Five 2-unit volumes per grade.

Student Consumable Books

Build comprehension with grade-level text, including annotation sidebars, evidence-based prompts, inquiry and research projects, poetry, and reflection opportunities. Ten unit-specific books per grade.

Read-Aloud Handbooks

Model the joy of reading and reinforce metacognitive strategies with read- and think-alouds. One handbook per grade, four read-alouds and lessons per unit.

Weekly & Unit Assessment Books

Track progress and inform instruction with standards-based assessments including answer keys and item rationales. Three assessment books per unit, available exclusively in the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Learning Portal.

Teacher's Resource Systems

Explicit modeling, guided and independent practice, and built-in connections to standards support educators in achieving learning outcomes. Five 2-unit volumes per grade.

Student Consumable Books

Build comprehension with grade-level text, including annotation sidebars, evidence-based prompts, inquiry and research projects, poetry, and reflection opportunities. Ten unit-specific books per grade.

Read-Aloud Handbooks

Model the joy of reading and reinforce metacognitive strategies with read- and think-alouds. One handbook per grade, four read-alouds and lessons per unit.

Weekly & Unit Assessment Books

Track progress and inform instruction with standards-based assessments including answer keys and item rationales. Three assessment books per unit, available exclusively in the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Learning Portal.

Teacher's Resource Systems

Explicit modeling, guided and independent practice, and built-in connections to standards support educators in achieving learning outcomes. Five 2-unit volumes per grade.

Student Consumable Books

Build comprehension with grade-level text, including annotation sidebars, evidence-based prompts, inquiry and research projects, poetry, and reflection opportunities. Ten unit-specific books per grade.

Read-Aloud Handbooks

Model the joy of reading and reinforce metacognitive strategies with read- and think-alouds. One handbook per grade, four read-alouds and lessons per unit.

Weekly & Unit Assessment Books

Track progress and inform instruction with standards-based assessments including answer keys and item rationales. Three assessment books per unit, available exclusively in the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Learning Portal.

Teacher's Resource Systems

Explicit modeling, guided and independent practice, and built-in connections to standards support educators in achieving learning outcomes. Five 2-unit volumes per grade.

Student Consumable Books

Build comprehension with grade-level text, including annotation sidebars, evidence-based prompts, inquiry and research projects, poetry, and reflection opportunities. Ten unit-specific books per grade.

Read-Aloud Handbooks

Model the joy of reading and reinforce metacognitive strategies with read- and think-alouds. One handbook per grade, four read-alouds and lessons per unit.

Weekly & Unit Assessment Books

Track progress and inform instruction with standards-based assessments including answer keys and item rationales. Three assessment books per unit, available exclusively in the Benchmark Universe™ Digital Learning Portal.