An interactive practice challenges scholars to read an informational text then answer nine questions. The topic of the text is Alexander Graham Bell. Questions are a mix of multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank.

An interactive tests scholars' reading comprehension skills. After reading or listening to a brief informational text, learners answer five fill-in-the-blank questions. Results appear instantly.

Ten multiple-choice questions follow a short informative reading about Abigail Adams. Feedback appears instantly and ends with a detailed report.

A lesson plan in which students look through a book to identify text features and complete a graphic organizer. Materials are included.

Kids love to read about real people, places, and events. Nonfiction books present real information in engaging and interesting ways. However, most kids read a lot more fiction than nonfiction, so spend some extra time helping your reader...

A professor's excellent explanation of how to write a professional sounding essay. Covers all aspects of an essay, and detailed examples give information on exactly how to write the essay.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This slide show features men's and women's Tudor fashion for the rich and the poor. The students are to study these and design an outfit to fit the person.

After reading this informative article about elephants, students will hone their reading comprehension skills by answering a series of related questions.

An online book entitled Wisconsin for Kids and By Kids created by the students of Winnequah Middle School in Monona, Wisconsin that features some famous people, places, and events throughout Wisconsin's history. Original writing and...

Gray wolves were a frequent sight on the American plains, however, they are now an endangered species despite attempts to reintroduce them to their former habitats in the continental United States. Learn about their natural history in...

This lesson plan is based on Willie Nelson lyrics, and the PBS feature on him. It focuses on brainstorming and choral reading skills. In addition to the lesson plan, there is information on how to do guided reading and choral reading.

Scientists believe that the climate in the Arctic is an indicator of global climatic conditions. Learn what makes the Arctic so unique and how scientists use this information to predict global changes. Informative photos accompanied by...

From MedlinePlus, a video tutorial featuring information on heart bypass surgery with accompanying text.

From MedlinePlus, a video tutorial featuring information on kidney stones with accompanying text.

The complete text of many of Alcott's famous works, a brief biography and a portrait are offered here. The most unusual feature is the ability to annotate the works as you read. Great for notetaking, adding marginalia, raising questions,...

From MedlinePlus, a video tutorial featuring information on Atheriosclerosis with accompanying text.

From MedlinePlus, a video tutorial featuring information on heartburn with accompanying text.