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: What’s in a Name? (First Names)

RI 6.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RI 6.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

RF 6.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 6.2b Develop a topic in a variety of ways.

W 6.2c Link ideas within categories of information.

W 6.3c Sequence events from a text. 

Story Two: Mapping the World (James Cook Exploration)

RI 6.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RI 6.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

W 6.1 Express and write an opinion with supporting details.

W 6.2c Link ideas within categories of information.

RF 6.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding. 

Story Three: It’s a Print! (Fingerprints)  

RI 6.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RI 6.8 Explain and match an author’s evidence to supporting points.

W6.2f Draw and write a conclusion from the information in a text.

RI 6.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

RF 6.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 6.2b Develop a topic in a variety of ways. 

Story Four: Ice on the Move! (Icebergs)

RI 6.2 Identify main idea and supporting details.

RI 6.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

W 6.2c Link ideas within categories of information.

RI 6.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

RF 6.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 6.1 Express and write an opinion with supporting details. 

Story Five: Preserved in Time (Mummification – Ancient Egypt)

RI 6.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RI 6.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

W 6.2c Link ideas within categories of information.

RF 6.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding. 

Story Six: Deep, Dark, and Mysterious (Caves)

RI 6.2 Identify main idea and supporting details.

RI 6.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RI 6.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

L 6.4d Verify word meanings in a dictionary.

W 6.1 Express and write an opinion with supporting details. 

Story Seven: Fun and Games of Long Ago (Chess, Hopscotch, I Spy etc.)

RI 6.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RI 6.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

W 6.1 Express and write an opinion with supporting details.

W 6.2c Link ideas within categories of information.

RF 6.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding. 

Just the Facts PowerPoint Slides

Each of the 7 stories are include in one file. The slides can be edited giving you the flexibility to edit the student worksheets to meet their needs!

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