We are very excited to share with you what we’ve been working on for the November 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.
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SNEAK PEEK
See what’s in the November issue of Scope
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
“Rescue in the Rainforest”
This moving nonfiction article takes readers on a journey to Costa Rica, where an incredible group of conservationists rescues sick, injured, and orphaned sloths.
Featured Skill: key ideas and details
PAIRED TEXTS
“Welcome to 2122!”
An informational text about what life could be like in 100 years is paired with a magazine article from the year 1900 predicting what life will be like in the 21st century. A poem follows both texts.
Featured Skill: synthesis
FICTION
“How to Make S’mores” by Hena Khan
After moving from Pakistan to Maryland, Raniya is uncertain about her new life in America. Can a class trip help her see things differently?
Featured Skill: character
DRAMA
The Mystery of the Stolen Jewel
Students will love performing this exciting play featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes.
Featured Skill: summarizing
DEBATE/SCAVENGER HUNT
“Are Free Returns Out of Control?”
Americans are shopping online more than ever—and mailing back tons of unwanted items. All those returns are causing a big problem. How should it be solved?
Featured Skill: analyzing arguments
SHORT READ
“The Secret Powers of Doodling”
In this bite-sized article, students explore how doodling can help us learn.
Featured Skill: constructed response
CONTEST
First-Line Fiction Contest
Students choose one of three first lines by famous author Claribel A. Ortega and use it to write an original piece of fiction.
Featured Skill: narrative writing
GRAMMAR
“Could These Lights Be Aliens?”
Students practice using then and than while learning about Texas’s mysterious Marfa Lights.
Featured Skill: conventions of standard English
Text-to-Speech