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Introduce some nonfiction reading into your classroom! This resource contains seven comprehension questions pertaining to an article from The New York Times website about the first middle schoolers to ever win the United States Chess Federation’s national high school championship. A high-interest topic, especially for your middle schoolers, this resource helps pupils make a text to self connection. It's sure to be a hit!

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chess, English, middle school, news, nonfiction, Writing Prompts, article, Reading Passage, students, the new york times, writing prompt, current events, middle school students, chess club, united states chess federation, chess masters, english language arts
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