Most of the reading that we do in real life is nonfiction although most classroom programs focus mainly on reading fiction materials. Correct this imbalance and incorporate the 7 nonfiction articles found in this resource to develop and strengthen inquiry and research skills. 

Each subject area covers the following reading format:

• Before I Read which develops reasoning, critical thinking skills, and vocabulary development skills to be used prior to reading the passage.
• While I Read which develops comprehension, analysis, application, and critical thinking skills during the reading of the passage.

• After I Read which focuses on comprehension, summary, and evaluation skills after the passage has been read. 

Stories and the standards in each: 

Story One: Freckles

RI 5.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

RF 5.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

L 5.4a Use context to determine the meaning of words and phrases.

W 5.1 Express and write an opinion with supporting details.

W 5.1b Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

RF 5.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 5.2 Write an informative or explanatory text to convey ideas clearly. 

Story Two: Ghost Fish

RI 5.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RI 5.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

L 5.4a Use context to determine the meaning of words and phrases.

W 5.2c Draw and write conclusions from information and explanations.

W 5.3c Sequence events from a text.

SL 5.1d Relate own ideas to key ideas.

RF 5.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding. 

Story Three: Color My World  

W 5.2 Write an informative or explanatory text to convey ideas clearly.

L 5.5a Explain the meaning of similes and metaphors.

RI 5.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

RF 5.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

L 5.4a Use context to determine the meaning of words and phrases.

W 5.2b Develop a topic in a variety of ways.

W 5.2c Draw and write conclusions from information and explanations. 

Story Four: You’ve Got Great Taste! (Taste-buds)

RI 5.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

W 5.2 Write an informative or explanatory text to convey ideas clearly.

RI 5.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

RF 5.4a Read accurately with a purpose and understanding.

RF 5.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 5.1 Express and write an opinion with supporting details. 

Story Five: Daring Long-ship Sailors (Vikings)

RI 5.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RF 5.4a Read accurately with a purpose and understanding.

RF 5.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 5.2 Write an informative or explanatory text to convey ideas clearly.

W 5.2c Draw and write conclusions from information and explanations. 

Story Six: Earth and Beyond

RI 5.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RF 5.4a Read accurately with a purpose and understanding.

W 5.2b Develop a topic in a variety of ways.

W 5.2c Draw and write conclusions from information and explanations.

RF 5.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding. 

Story Seven: Wind Gone Wild

RI 5.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RF 5.4a Read accurately with a purpose and understanding.

RF 5.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 5.2c Draw and write conclusions from information and explanations.

SL 5.1d Relate own ideas to key ideas. 

Just the Facts PowerPoint Slides

The seven stories in one PowerPoint file. Each can be edited and gives you the flexibility to edit the student worksheets to meet their needs!

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