Understand two simple steps that could help save a life.
February 2025
DEBATE
The Space Race Continues
Explore the past, present,and future of space travel.
February 2025
NONFICTION FEATURE
Into the World of Gold
Explore the ways we use gold, then discover where it came from.
February 2025
TRUE TEEN STORY
A Message of Hope
Read how Alejandra found a creative way to manage her mental health.
SKILL:
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION, VOCABULARY, CENTRAL IDEA AND DETAILS
February 2025
READERS THEATER PLAY
The Choice
Perform our exciting play based on a classic story with a cliffhanger ending.
SKILL:
VOCABULARY, INFERENCE, CHARACTER
February 2025
NONFICTION FEATURE
ls This Mountain Cursed?
Why have so many people died on or near Superstition Mountain?
SKILL:
SEQUENCING, TEXT EVIDENCE, VOCABULARY
February 2025
IN THE NEWS
Should Schools Ban Phones?
Find out why some schools and states are saying no to phones in classrooms.
SKILL:
VOCABULARY, SUMMARIZING
February 2025
MINI READ
The Zoo Chef
Learn how Yohn Sutton makes healthy meals for the zoo animals.
SKILL:
GRAMMAR, COMPREHENSION
February 2025
DEBATE
Are Space Vacations a Good Idea?
Consider the pros and cons of space tourism.
SKILL:
WRITING AND EDITING
February 2025
PAIRED TEXTS
Is Boredom That Bad?/The Power of Bored Brains
Discover how being bored could actually be a good thing.
SKILL:
SYNTHESIZING
February 2025
WHERE IN THE WORLD
The Golden Empire
Learn why an early African ruler named Mansa Musa is known as the bling king.
SKILL:
WRITING AND EDITING
February 2025
INFOGRAPHIC
The Story of the Super Bowl
Gather some fun facts about this popular sporting event.
SKILL:
TEXT FEATURES
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