Nonfiction Reading Practice, Grade 3

Nonfiction Reading Practice, Grade 3 contains 20 topics in the following content areas: Social studies- Eiffel Tower, creating a new nation, Chief Seattle, Boston Tea Party, and the Amazon Rainforest. Science-auroras, poison dart frogs, Pluto, robot helpers, and Jane Goodall. Health & safety-protecting ears, in-line skating, and Dr. Edward Jenner. Mathematics-Gold Medal numbers, calendars, and tessellations. The art- Native American drumming, Faith Ringgold, Walt Disney, and roller coasters. 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, and three accompanying comprehension/vocabulary worksheets. Graphic organizers and a reading strategies checklist are provided for teacher and student use. An answer key is included.