Grade 5 Reading Pilot Webinar 3: Teaching Nonfiction with Power—Getting Ready for Unit 2

This webinar series is exclusively for teachers piloting the new Units of Study in Reading, Grades 3-5. Learn more and join the pilot here.

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2025

Time: 3:00-4:30 PM ET

Location: Virtual

For: Grades 5 pilot teachers, coaches, and administrators

Cost: Included in the cost of the pilot

Grade 5 Unit 2 brings your class into the world of nonfiction—and this session will help you teach it with clarity and joy. We’ll walk through the structure and goals of the first nonfiction unit of the year, which is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and centers on building knowledge through text sets. You’ll see how the unit supports students in tackling complex nonfiction, growing their vocabulary, and engaging in rich conversation and writing about reading. We’ll explore how to use the read aloud texts and how to make the most of the “teeny tiny texts” in small groups. Whether you’re new to teaching nonfiction or a veteran, this session will leave you ready to bring nonfiction to life in your classroom.

*Pilot teachers will have digital access to Unit 1 and 2 by July 8, 2025. Physical units will ship by August 15, 2025.