English Language Arts

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Spark Students’ Curiosity with Our Nonfiction Reading Strategies and Activities

Can you remember the last piece of nonfiction that you read? No need to rack your brain for the title of a biography or textbook—nonfiction is everywhere! Whether it’s following a recipe, reading street signs, using a manual, or scrolling through the latest news article, we’re reading nonfiction every single day. In education, state standards […]

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