We are very excited to share with you what we’ve been working on for the October 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 October issue of Scope
NARRATIVE NONFICTION
“Escape to Hope”
In this powerful true story, students learn about the Great Irish Famine through the eyes of young Edd Neary, who grew up in Ireland in the 1840s.
Featured Skill: key ideas and details
PAIRED TEXTS
“Is This Mountain Cursed?” and “Gold Fever”
A gripping work of nonfiction exploring the legend of Superstition Mountain is followed by an informational text about the human obsession with gold.
Featured Skill: synthesis
FICTION IN A FLASH
“When It Rains”
This beautiful short story about two brothers lost in a storm will spark rich discussions about character and author's craft.
Featured Skill: character
DRAMA
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Students will love performing this spine-tingling play based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Perfect for Halloween!
Featured Skill: character
DEBATE
“Are Teens Too Young to Go Pro?”
Star athletes as young as 13 are playing professional sports. Is this a good idea? Students evaluate supporting evidence on each side of the debate, then choose a side and write their own argument essays.
Featured Skill: argument writing
SHORT READ
“Why Do We Like to Be Scared?”
In this bite-sized article, students explore the science of fear and why getting scared can sometimes be fun.
Featured Skill: constructed response
YOU BE THE EDITOR
“Could Your Old Toys Be Worth a Fortune?”
Students hone their writing and revision skills while learning about the fascinating world of toy collecting.
Featured Skill: revision
POEM
“Cultivo una rosa blanca” / “I Grow a White Rose”
A thought-provoking poem by Cuban poet José Martí is presented in Spanish and English.
Featured Skill: analyzing poetry
GRAMMAR
“This Stuff Is Real! (Sort of)”
Students practice using accept and except while learning the science behind Star Wars’s hovercraft, Iron Man’s armor, and Stranger Things’s hive mind.
Featured Skill: conventions of standard English
Text-to-Speech