Mini Read

The Superstar Author

Skills: Text Evidence, Grammar

Learn how Jason Reynolds became a famous writer.

Videos (1)

In the News

Can These Kids Save the Planet?

Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 400L-500L, 800L-900L
Skills: Vocabulary, Summarizing, Text Features
Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 400L-500L, 800L-900L

Young people are trying to stop global warming and protect their future.

Videos (2)

Leveled Articles (2)

Nonfiction Feature

Out of the Flames

Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L
Skills: Text Evidence, Vocabulary, Text Features, Inference, Central Idea and Details
Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L

The thrilling story of a girl who survived the Triangle factory fire.

Videos (1)

Leveled Articles (2)

True Teen Story

Bravely Going Blind

Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L
Skills: Sequencing, Vocabulary, Text Features, Cause and Effect
Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L

One boy’s race to see the world before losing his vision

Videos (1)

Leveled Articles (2)

Where in the World

Saved by Selfies?

Lexile® measure:500L-600L, 400L-500L, 800L-900L
Skills: Writing and Editing
Lexile® measure:500L-600L, 400L-500L, 800L-900L

Everyone wants a photo with a quokka. Will that help these furry creatures survive?

Leveled Articles (2)

Readers Theater Play

The Snake-Haired Monster

Skills: Exploring Genre, Vocabulary, Text Features, Inference

Can Perseus defeat the evil Medusa and prove he's a hero?

Videos (1)

Lesson Plan (1)

Paired Texts

The Fight Over Fortnite/The Problem With Pinball

Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L
Skills: Vocabulary, Compare and Contrast, Text Features
Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L

Two nonfiction texts explore games loved by teens and feared by adults.

Leveled Articles (2)

Debate

Should Your School Get Rid of Phys Ed?

Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L
Skills: Writing and Editing
Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L

Join the debate over whether or not you need gym class.

Poem

Characters

Skills: Author's Craft, Writing and Editing

Read a powerful haiku by Jason Reynolds.

Videos (6)

Lesson Plan (1)

Leveled Articles (10)