Nonfiction Reading Practice, Grade 6+ contains 20 content-specific topics in the following areas:
* social studies-the Parthenon, U.S. court system, Queen Hatshepsut, Ancient Olympics, and Erik Weihenmayer * science-ultrasound, manatees, Apollo 13, International Space Station, and Rachel Carson * health & safety-dangers of smoking, Internet safety, and Joseph Pilates * mathematics-the euro, investing for the future, and time zones * the arts-jazz, special effects, Drum and Bugle Corps, and Frank Lloyd Wright
Each unit contains:
* a teacher resource page that introduces the topic and lists suggested vocabulary to introduce for each article * a visual aid that presents the topic graphically to the entire class * three articles on the same topic, but at three different reading levels * three accompanying comprehension/vocabulary worksheets
Graphic organizers and a reading strategies checklist are provided for teacher and student use. An answer key is included.
