These books are designed to help students develop a strong set of social and emotional skills. Students are asked to read, think, and respond to a variety of reading passages that contain character-building scenarios. 128 pages. Each of the 15 units includes: • a 3-page reading passage addressing a different aspect of character development, such as honesty, fairness, respect, and responsibility • thought-provoking questions for teacher-guided discussions • 5 reading comprehension questions • 4 different writing activities to gauge understanding of concepts