Violent Weather
Informational (nonfiction), 1,410 words, Level Z Benchmark (Grade 5)

Benchmark Books

Level Z represents the last level in the Reading A-Z series of leveled books. Once students complete this level, they should be able to read a wide variety of grade-level-appropriate print material and, with ongoing exposure to more difficult materials, continue to sharpen their reading skills. Use a Level Z Benchmark Book, the corresponding Running Record Form and Benchmark Quick Check to assess whether students have become proficient at Level Z.

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