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Read Works: Letter From Jackie Robinson on Civil Rights

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A letter from Jackie Robinson to President Eisenhower in response to a speech Eisenhower gave asking African Americans to be patient. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
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Read Works: Analysis of the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief analysis of the Declaration of Independence. A paired passage, a lower level passage with related content, a questions sheet, and an additional answer sheet are...
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Read Works: Legacy of the Marchers on Washington

For Teachers 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt of a speech given by President Barack Obama commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Suffrage Wins in Senate

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A 1919 news article about the Senate passage of the Susan Anthony Amendment granting women the right to vote. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Presidents' Day Is Here!

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and how they are celebrated each year on President's Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Read Works: Hello, Mr. President

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about President Barack Obama. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Walking Tall

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Ruby Bridges and her experience as the first African American to attend an all-white elementary school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Read Works: Walking Tall

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage shares the story of Ruby Bridges' rol. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary acquisition are also included. Questions and a...
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Read Works: Lake of Fire

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientists who study the inside of a volcano. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Preparing for a Disaster

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how to stay safe during different types of natural disasters. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Water, Water, Everywhere!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passes shows the water cycle and describes different types of water on the earth. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
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Read Works: Water: A Give and Take

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the Cave of Crystals in Mexico and the processes involved in its creation. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading...
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Read Works: Finding Fault

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage describe different active tectonic plates around the globe. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
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Read Works: Lightning and Fire

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the positive and negative effects of fire caused by lightning. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Is the Earth Getting Warmer?

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about climate change and the problems it can cause. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: The History of Planet Earth

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about the history of the earth and its landforms. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
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Read Works: From the Earth to Outer Space

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about science fiction authors who predicted travel to outer space. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Water Is Everything!

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage shares that information about water in the world and its most important role of distributing the heat around the world. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces...
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Read Works: Mount Pinatubo and the Ring of Fire

For Teachers 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Mt. Pinatubo and what caused it to erupt. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Forecasting Severe Weather to Communities Helps Them Prepare

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives information about how communities can prepare for weather disasters. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
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Read Works: Wow, Water!

For Teachers K Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of water. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Clouds

For Teachers K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives basic facts about clouds and their impact on precipitation. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary acquisition are...
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Read Works: Save Your Paper, Help Earth

For Teachers K Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how recycling paper can help Earth. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Walt's Class Watches the Weather

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about students who make a weather chart in class. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.