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
· three accompanying comprehension/vocabulary worksheets
Graphic organizers and a reading strategies checklist are provided for teacher and student use. An answer key is included.