北美教師依據(jù)現(xiàn)行美國中小學(xué)教學(xué)大綱“共同核心標(biāo)準(zhǔn)”(Common Core State Standards) 編寫而成，采用全英文方式編寫，為出國留學(xué)早準(zhǔn)備。《跟美國學(xué)生同步練閱讀：Smart Reading》是繼《美國語文》《英國語文》等經(jīng)典教材之后，專門為國內(nèi)準(zhǔn)備留學(xué)的中小學(xué)生定制的全英文學(xué)習(xí)輔導(dǎo)讀本。對其他英語學(xué)習(xí)者，亦可適用。

   經(jīng)過近兩年的籌劃與實(shí)施，這套依據(jù)現(xiàn)行美國中小學(xué)教學(xué)大綱“共同核心標(biāo)準(zhǔn)”(Common Core State Standards) 而編寫的英語閱讀訓(xùn)練讀本終于問世了！《跟美國學(xué)生同步練閱讀：Smart Reading》這套書是繼《美國語文》《英國語文》等經(jīng)典教材之后，專門為國內(nèi)準(zhǔn)備留學(xué)的中小學(xué)生定制的全英文學(xué)習(xí)輔導(dǎo)讀本。對其他英語學(xué)習(xí)者，亦可適用。

   《Smart Reading》按年級分冊，首期出版1~6 冊，從教學(xué)標(biāo)準(zhǔn)與英語難度來講，完全對應(yīng)現(xiàn)行美國小學(xué)1~6 年級。這套新讀本，將為中國學(xué)生評估自己的語言能力與知識水平提供一個較好的參照標(biāo)準(zhǔn)，為他們將來出國續(xù)讀全面打好基礎(chǔ)。

   每一分冊均為65 課，其中包括52 篇閱讀文章和13 課復(fù)習(xí)訓(xùn)練。適合學(xué)生制定一周一課的學(xué)習(xí)計劃。考慮到記憶的遺忘規(guī)律，每4 課之后，專門編寫了一次復(fù)習(xí)訓(xùn)練課，讓學(xué)生翻閱和回想所學(xué)內(nèi)容，幫助他們更好地記憶英文詞匯、掌握用法。愿“西方原版教材與經(jīng)典讀物”系列圖書對準(zhǔn)備出國留學(xué)，以及正在學(xué)習(xí)英語的讀者有所幫助！我們期待著傾聽每一位讀者的聲音！

About the Common Core

  The Common Core is a set of high quality academic standards in mathematics and English language arts (ELA).

  In 2009 the state school chiefs and governors that comprise CCSSO and the NGA Center coordinated a state-led effort to develop the Common Core State Standards. Designed through collaboration among teachers, school chiefs, administrators, and other experts, the standards provide a clear and consistent framework for educators.

  The standards were created to ensure that all students graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college, career, and life, regardless of where they live. The standards define the knowledge and skills students should gain throughout their K-12 education in order to graduate high school prepared to succeed in entry-level careers, introductory academic college courses, and workforce training programs.

  Forty-two states, the District of Columbia, four territories, have voluntarily adopted and are moving forward with the Common Core.

Lesson 1 The Tomatina..........................................................001

Lesson 2 Let’s Save Water.....................................................003

Lesson 3 Tooth Tales...............................................................005

Lesson 4 Kelly’s Broken Wrist..............................................007

Lesson 5 Review (Lessons 1- 4).............................................009

Lesson 6 My Special Hobby..................................................011

Lesson 7 Brother Moon and Sister Sun................................013

Lesson 8 Smores......................................................................015

Lesson 9 Why the Sea is Salty...............................................017

Lesson 10 Review (Lessons 6-9)...........................................019

Lesson 11 The Fox and the Stork..........................................021

Lesson 12 Johnny Appleseed................................................023

Lesson 13 Who Invented the Sandwich?............................025

Lesson 14 Playing Catch........................................................027

Lesson 15 Review (Lessons 11-14)........................................029

Lesson 16 Going to the Movies.............................................031

Lesson 17 Dave and Grant Love Kayaking........................033

Lesson 18 The Clean Park.....................................................035

Lesson 19 Going to the Library............................................037

Lesson 20 Review (Lessons 16 -19).......................................039

Lesson 21 Springtime Tadpoles............................................041

Lesson 22 The Washing Machine Box..................................043

Lesson 23 The Moon..............................................................045

Lesson 24 Billy’s Bad Dream.................................................047

Lesson 25 Review (Lessons 21- 24).......................................049

Lesson 26 Clouds and Rain Today.......................................051

Lesson 27 What is a City?......................................................053

Lesson 28 Ant and Grasshopper..........................................055

Lesson 29 A Pleasant Tale......................................................057

Lesson 30 Review (Lessons 26-29).......................................059

Lesson 31 Grandma Hugfuzzy.............................................061

Lesson 32 The Rescue............................................................063

Lesson 33 Wishes Come True................................................065

Lesson 34 Hot Wool................................................................067

Lesson 35 Review (Lessons 31- 34).......................................069

Lesson 36 My Favourite Dentist...........................................071

Lesson 37 The Coat.................................................................073

Lesson 38 The Great Sphinx Statue......................................075

Lesson 39 Guitar or Ballet?....................................................077

Lesson 40 Review (Lessons 36-39).......................................079

Lesson 41 A Big, White Hen..................................................081

Lesson 42 Little by Little........................................................083

Lesson 43 Staying Healthy....................................................085

Lesson 44 Game Night...........................................................087

Lesson 45 Review (Lessons 41- 44).......................................089

Lesson 46 Grandpa’s Cooking..............................................091

Lesson 47 The Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan..............................093

Lesson 48 Moving On............................................................095

Lesson 49 In Search of Flowers.............................................097

Lesson 50 Review (Lessons 46-49).......................................099

Lesson 51 Canada’s Great Polar Bear Swim.......................101

Lesson 52 One City Block......................................................103

Lesson 53 Chain Reaction......................................................105

Lesson 54 Owls.......................................................................107

Lesson 55 Review (Lessons 51- 54).......................................109

Lesson 56 Comb the Cat, Please!..........................................111

Lesson 57 What is an Art Museum?....................................113

Lesson 58 I want to Be A… ..................................................115

Lesson 59 Hunter the Wonder Dog......................................117

Lesson 60 Review (Lessons 56-59).......................................119

Lesson 61 Scotty the T. Rex...................................................121

Lesson 62 Call the Police.......................................................123

Lesson 63 Trading Favours...................................................125

Lesson 64 Rainy Day Fun......................................................128

Lesson 65 Review (Lessons 61- 64).......................................130