In order to provide a balanced literacy program for students there is a need for them to read and develop comprehension skills using non-fiction materials. This resource provides them with that opportunity. Nine non fiction stories help students develop comprehension 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.

Teacher Guide Includes: 

• Introduction and Teacher Suggestions

• Teacher Assessment Rubric

• Student Self-Assessment Rubric

• Read Aloud Observation Form

Stories and the standards in each:

Story One: Trees 

RI.1.3 Describe the connection between ideas and information.

RI. 1.5 Use various text features to locate key information.

RI. 1.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational texts.

Story Two: Trains

RI.1.3 Describe the connection between ideas and information.

RI. 1.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational texts.

Story Three: Fruit 

RI.1.3 Describe the connection between ideas and information.

RI. 1.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational texts.

Story Four: Bats 

RI.1.3 Describe the connection between ideas and information.

RI. 1.7 Create and use detailed illustrations to describe key ideas. Add words as required.

RI. 1.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational texts.

Story Five: Soccer 

RI. 1.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational texts.

W. 1.1 Express and write an opinion; give supporting details.

W. 1.8 Gather information from a variety of sources (including own experiences)

Story Six: Seasons 

RI. 1.7 Create and use detailed illustrations to describe key ideas. Add words as required.

RI. 1.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational texts.

W. 1.8 Gather information from a variety of sources (including own experiences)

Story Seven: Elephants 

RI. 1.3 Describe the connection between ideas and information.

RI. 1.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational texts.

W. 1.1 Express and write an opinion; give supporting details.

Story Eight: Cowboys 

RI. 1.3 Describe the connection between ideas and information.

RI. 1.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational texts.

Story Nine: Turtles 

RI.1.3 Describe the connection between ideas and information.

RI 1.5 Use various text features to locate key information.

RI. 1.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational texts.

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