Units of Study in Reading, Grades 3-5

Pilot Available for 2025-2026

The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower (RWP-M) is thrilled to announce beta versions of the Units of Study in Reading for Grades 3-5 are available to pilot during the 2025-2026 school year! The Units include explicit instruction around comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and phonics, and instruction around talk and oral language, engagement, and writing about reading. These units promote deep comprehension, a love of reading, social and emotional development, and the skills and habits of proficient reading. They are aligned to the new Units of Study in Writing, Grades 3-5. 

Orders for the pilot have closed. Please email contact@readingwriting.net with any questions.

Published Units Available for 2026-2027

The Units of Study in Reading for Grades 3-5 will be available for back-to-school 2026, and include revisions based on feedback from 3,000+ pilot teachers. These units will be an extension of the Units of Study in Reading for Grades K-2, creating a cohesive K-5 reading curriculum. 

The Units of Study foster higher-level critical thinking and provide authentic opportunities for students to apply literacy skills in meaningful reading and writing, ensuring deep comprehension and lasting transfer.

Mentor Texts

Mentor texts are not included in the pilot grade-level bundles.  View the list of trade books here.

Pilot Shipping Schedule

• July 8, 2025: Digital access to Units 1-2 

• August 15, 2025: Units 1-2 ship 

• October 15, 2025: Units 3 ships

• January 15, 2026: Units 4-5 ship

Pilot Implementation Support

All registrants will receive the webinar recording.

Grade 3

• Webinar 1 & Webinar 2: Watch the recordings

• Webinar 3: Tuesday, September 30 at 3:00-4:30 PM ET 

Grade 4

• Webinar 1 & Webinar 2: Watch the recordings

• Webinar 3: Wednesday, October 1 at 3:00-4:30 PM ET

Grade 5

• Webinar 1 & Webinar 2: Watch the recordings

• Webinar 3: Thursday, October 2 at 3:00-4:30 PM ET

If you are interested in additional implementation support, explore our professional development offerings or schedule a call with us.