We are very excited to share with you what we’ve been working on for the May issue! It will be going out to classrooms and available at Scope Online in a few weeks. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek.
SNEAK PEEK
See what’s in the May issue of Scope
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
“Chasing the Wind”
The incredible story of William Kamkwamba, who as a teen built a windmill and brought electricity to his village in Malawi
Featured Skill: key ideas and details
PAIRED TEXTS
“Mental Health Hero” and “It Takes Guts”
An article about how one teen has learned to cope with her anxiety disorder is paired with a Q&A with author Raina Telgemeier about her graphic novel Guts.
Featured Skill: synthesis
FICTION
“Freddie in the Shade” by Pam Muñoz Ryan
In this moving story, a boy learns to face the recent changes in his life.
Featured Skill: conflict
DRAMA
The Necklace
Students will love the epic twist ending of this play, based on the classic short story by Guy de Maupassant.
Featured Skill: analyzing characters
DEBATE/ESSAY KIT
“Your Next Vacation: Space?”
Students read arguments on both sides of the debate surrounding space tourism and take a stand.
Featured Skill: argument writing
SHORT READ
“Why Are Your Sneakers So Bright?”
This bite-sized article explores the psychology of color and how it relates to our kicks.
Featured Skill: constructed response
YOU BE THE EDITOR
“The Land of the Midnight Sun”
Students hone their writing and revision skills while learning about why summer days are so long in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Featured Skill: editing and revising
POEM
“A Poppy Blooms”
Students read a haiku by Tachibana Hokushi, then use it as a model to write their own.
Featured Skill: analyzing and writing poetry
ROOT POWER
“Greetings from Camp Chickaree”
In this delightful feature, students explore the Latin roots bene and bon through a graphic-novel-style story.
Featured Skill: vocabulary acquisition
GRAMMAR
“Would You Eat Volcano Pizza?”
Practice the use of less and fewer while learning about how a chef cooks pizza on a volcano in Guatemala.
Featured Skill: conventions of standard English
INFOGRAPHIC
“What to Do With Old Electronics”
Students learn about the problem of e-waste and how they can help.
Featured Skill: visual literacy
Text-to-Speech