This gripping work of nonfiction tells the story of the 1916 shark attacks, which changed the way we see sharks. The article also explores why sharks are important and how we can protect them.
Featured Skill: key ideas and details
TOP 10 STORIES OF 2022
Check out the 10 most popular stories from the past year.
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
1. “Summer of Blood”
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
2. “Stranded at Sea”
In 1943, 11 American sailors, including John F. Kennedy, became stranded in the South Pacific. This riveting nonfiction feature tells the remarkable story of their survival.
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PAIRED TEXTS
3. “The Age of Superheroes”
A nonfiction text exploring the fascinating origin story of Superman is paired with an essay about why we love superheroes.
Featured Skill: synthesis
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
4. “Are Those Aliens?”
Explore the mysterious history of UFO sightings in the U.S., as well as the search for extraterrestrial life today.
Featured Skill: evaluating evidence
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
5. “The Return of the Mummy King”
This fascinating work of nonfiction tells the story of the 1922 discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb and our enduring fascination with the teenage pharaoh.
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FICTION
6. “The Cabin”
In this suspenseful story by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson, a young girl learns to face her fears while trapping in the Arctic wilderness.
Featured Skill: character
PAIRED TEXTS
7. “Rats”
Adorable creatures or disgusting pests? Two articles present two very different perspectives on rats, for a fantastic lesson on tone.
Featured Skill: analyzing tone
PAIRED TEXTS
8. “Becoming Darth Vader”
The story of how James Earl Jones, who developed a stutter when he was 6, grew up to become a famous actor is paired with the profile of a teen who learned to embrace her stutter through performing.
Featured Skill: synthesis
DEBATE/ESSAY KIT
9. “Should School Start Later?”
Students read arguments on both sides of the debate and take a stand.
Featured Skill: argument writing
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
10. “White Death in the Cascades”
The harrowing story of the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history. The article also dives into the history of train travel in America.
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Text-to-Speech