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
“Attack at Sea”
In 1915, a German submarine torpedoed U.S. passenger ship, the Lusitania. This is the incredible true story of 12-year-old Elsie Hook, who survived the attack.
Featured Skill: author’s craft
PAIRED TEXTS
“Long Journey to the Stars” and “Invictus”
A nonfiction text exploring the inspiring life of astronaut José Hernández is paired with the poem “Invictus,” by William Ernest Henley.
Featured Skill: synthesis
FICTION
“The Reason I Will Love John MacFarlane Jr. Until the Day I Die”
by Rachel Vail
After being treated for a serious illness, Calvin is going back to school. Is there anything his sister can do to make his first day a little easier?
Featured Skill: character
DRAMA
The Fall of the House of Usher
Students will love performing this super creepy play based on the classic short story by Edgar Allan Poe.
Featured Skill: author’s craft
DEBATE: SCAVENGER HUNT
“Should Students Wear Uniforms?”
Are school uniforms helpful—or harmful? Students read arguments on both sides of the debate and take a stand.
Featured Skill: analyzing arguments
SHORT READ
“How Spicy Is Too Spicy?”
This bite-sized article explores how ultra spicy peppers can affect the body.
Featured Skill: constructed response
GRAMMAR
“Festival of Lights”
Students practice using is and are while learning about Diwali.
Featured Skills: grammar, usage, and mechanics
ROOT POWER
“The Invitation”
Students learn about the root ven through a graphic-novel-style story.
Featured Skill: vocabulary acquisition
Text-to-Speech