rBook Workshops – Stage A
Each rBook includes nine workshops and each workshop focuses on a key reading and writing skill. Workshop topics are age-appropriate and include both content-area nonfiction and literature.

1. Science Nonfiction

Fires Out of Control
Fires Out of Control
Comprehension:
Main Ideas and Details
Writing: Expository Paragraph
Careers: Firefighter
Functional Literacy: Using a Fire Evacuation Map

2. Social Studies Nonfiction

Coming to America

Coming to America
Comprehension:
Sequence of Events
Writing: Narrative Paragraph
Careers: Airport Security Worker
Functional Literacy: Reading Flight Schedules

3. Literature

Bud, Not Buddy
Bud, Not Buddy
Comprehension:
Story Elements
Writing: Literature Response
Functional Literacy: Evaluating a Book Review

4. Life Issues Nonfiction

Bullies Beware
Bullies Beware
Comprehension:
Summarize
Writing: Expository Summary
Careers: Police Officer
Functional Literacy: Using a Street Map

5. Social Studies Nonfiction

Secrets of the Mummy's Tomb
Secrets of the Mummy’s Tomb
Comprehension:
Problem and Solution
Writing: Persuasive Summary
Careers: Construction Worker
Functional Literacy: Interpreting a Floor Plan

6. Literature

Good Sports
Good Sports
Comprehension:
Story Elements
Writing: Literature Review
Functional Literacy: Reading an Author Home Page

7. Science Nonfiction

Taming Wild Beasts
Taming Wild Beasts
Comprehension:
Cause and Effect
Writing: Narrative Paragraph
Careers: Veterinary Technician
Functional Literacy: Following Pet Care Directions

8. Life Issues Nonfiction

Food: The Good, the Bad, and the Gross!
Food: The Good, the Bad, and the Gross!
Comprehension:
Compare and Contrast
Writing: Descriptive Paragraph
Careers: Coach
Functional Literacy: Analyzing a Nutrition Label

9. Nonfiction and Literature

No Small Hero
No Small Hero
Comprehension:
Make Inferences
Writing: Personal Narrative
Functional Literacy: Reading a News Web Site
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