[Ms.SB]

I have been phasing out the basal for the past few years. If I like the story, I will use it as a read aloud to model a skill for mini lessons. That's about the extent that *I* use it.

However, that is my go-to for when I'm out and leave work for a sub. I will often assign a story to read and a graphic organizer to do, along with the questions at the end for subs to do with the class when I'm out. I ask the sub to read it aloud and have the kids follow along in case the story is too high for some kids.