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
“What’s Buried on Oak Island?”
People have been hunting for treasure on Oak Island for hundreds of years. This is the story of what they have found—and what they haven’t.
Featured Skill: key ideas and details
PAIRED TEXTS
“The Comparison Trap” and “The Stone-Cutter”
A nonfiction article explores issues around teens comparing themselves to others on social media. The article is paired with a similarly themed Japanese folktale.
Featured Skill: synthesis
MEMOIR
“Everything I Need to Know I Learned in a Thai Restaurant”
Award-winning author Christina Soontornvat explores the life lessons she’s learned from growing up in her family’s restaurant.
Featured Skill: narrative writing
DRAMA
Conquer the Sky
This meaningful historical fiction play takes place during the time of the Wright brothers’ first successful flight on their powered airplane.
Featured Skill: key ideas and details
DEBATE: SCAVENGER HUNT
“Are These Heroes?”
Superheroes have been a beloved part of pop culture for almost a century, but are these characters really good models? Students read arguments on both sides of the debate and take a stand.
Featured Skill: analyzing arguments
SHORT READ
“Did Aliens Make This?”
This bite-sized article explores the fascinating mystery of Stonehenge.
Featured Skill: constructed response
POEM
“Emergence”
This poem by Jennifer Dignan about personal growth is perfect for spring.
Featured Skill: analyzing and writing poetry
ROOT POWER
“Guardians of the Glow”
Students learn about the root bio through a graphic-novel-style story.
Featured Skill: vocabulary acquisition
GRAMMAR
“Killer Plants”
Students practice using than and then while learning about plants that have a taste for flesh.
Featured Skill: grammar, usage, and mechanics
Text-to-Speech