Did you know that Marie Curie's papers, as well as her cookbook, are radioactive and stored in lead-lined boxes? Did you know that Nikola Tesla developed a death ray? Famous scientists and inventors are the subjects featured in a series of fascinating stories designed to develop reading comprehension skills. Participants read the passages, craft a one-sentence summary, and develop a title for the article.

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english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the series of worksheets to provide whole-class instruction, as out-of-class practice, or for those learners who need additional practice identifying the main idea of informational text
• Preview the interactive site to determine what resources are appropriate for your learners

Pros

• The six articles are sure to engage readers
• Additional worksheets and interactive assessments are attached

Cons

• None