Early Birds: Fossils and Feathers
Informational (nonfiction), 1,240 words, Level Y Benchmark (Grade 5)

Benchmark Books

After reading the Level Y books, readers should be able to progress to Level Z. Use a Level Y Benchmark Book, the corresponding Running Record Form and Benchmark Quick Check to assess whether students are ready to move on.

Benchmark books are an assessment tool to determine if a reader is ready to advance to the next level. Benchmark books do not have lesson plans or worksheets.

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Lesson Resources Running Record Form Benchmark Quick Check Quick Check Guidelines