Timmy helps out in the kitchen of his uncle Mario's restaurant and dreams of opening his own bistro one day. When a meatball emergency happens, Timmy steps in and saves the day and the reputation of the restaurant.

After reading the Level U books, readers should be able to progress to Level V.

Use the following to assess whether your student's progress indicates he or she is ready to move up a level:

• Level U Benchmark Book
• corresponding Running Record
• corresponding Benchmark Quick Check

Benchmark books do not have a lesson plan or worksheets.

Additional Resources
ReadingA-Z.com Printable and Projectable Book