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. 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; and 4 different writing activities to gauge understanding of concepts. 128 pages.