Solo Los Hechos! Just the Facts! Non Fiction Reading Comprehension in Spanish and English

About this curriculum

Most of the reading that we do in real life is non-fiction although most classroom programs focus mainly on reading fiction materials. Correct this imbalance and incorporate the 13 non-fiction stories in both Spanish and English found in this resource to develop and strengthen inquiry and research skills. The ability to read and understand non-fiction is a vital skill for young children as they progress toward inquiry skills and research. The three levels of reading material allows students who are below, at, or above grade level to participate in the activities. Story topics include: 1º Grado: Las frutas - Fruits Los murciélagos - Bats El fútbol - Soccer Las tortugas - Turtles 2º Grado: Nuestra Tierra - Our Earth El dinero - Money Los desiertos - Deserts Patinar en patineta - Skateboarding A diario una manzana - An Apple a Day 3º Grado: Cómo duermen los animales - How Animals Sleep Los pandas gigantes - Giant Pandas Los correcaminos - Roadrunner Los bomberos - Firefighters Each subject area covers the following reading format: Before I Read which develops reasoning, critical thinking skills, and vocabulary development skills to be used prior to reading the passage.…