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Read Works: Hot Topics

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how the human body gets energy from food. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
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Read Works: Kids Weigh In

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read paragraphs and a chart about the weight of the backpacks students carry back and forth to school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.
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Read Works: Junk Food Battles

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of eating nutritious foods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Junk Food Ad Attack!

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about companies marketing junk food to children. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Fatty Foods

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the effects of fattening foods. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Read Works: Fatty Foods Flunk Out of School

For Teachers 5th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses how junk foods are being eliminated from many school cafeterias. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
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Read Works: Marathon Kids

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a program called Marathon Kids that is designed to teach children to be physically active. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Gasping for Air

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the increased risk of asthma for children living in areas with air pollution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Saving for a Cause

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a class that saved pennies to help people quit smoking. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Are You a Fit Kid?

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: A Healthy Smile

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text telling the importance of caring for your teeth by brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Operation!

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about common surgeries a teenager might need including: bone and joint surgery, appendectomy, and the removal of wisdom teeth. A question sheet is available to help students build...
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Read Works: Slim Gym

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how to exercise without a gym or equipment. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Be a Juice Sleuth!

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the difference between juice and juice drinks, cocktails, and beverages. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Crash!

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the dangers of drinking and driving. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Behind the Screen

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the pros and cons of cancer screenings. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Focus on Adhd

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage explains ADHD, its effects, and explanations from students who are living with the condition. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential...
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Read Works: Where Does Your Food Come From?

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about where our food comes from and the pros and cons of buying locally. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: The Body Shop

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the types of foods needed to fuel the body for sports and exercise. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Burger Battles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about fast food, health risks caused by eating fast food, and increased fast food marking to young people. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Read Works: Heading Off Trouble

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about concussions and the dangers they present. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Just Junk

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about junk food and its effect on the body. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Becoming a Doctor

For Teachers 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the steps involved in becoming a doctor. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Take Care of Your Teeth

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how to take care of your teeth. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.