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1. Social Studies Nonfiction

The New Americans
Comprehension:
Main Ideas and Details
Writing: Expository Paragraph
Careers: Translator
Functional Literacy: Using a Daily Schedule
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2. Science Nonfiction

When Disaster Strikes
Comprehension:
Sequence of Events
Writing: Narrative Paragraph
Careers: EMT -- Paramedic
Functional Literacy: Following CPR Instructions
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3. Literature

Identity Crisis
Comprehension:
Story Elements
Writing: Literature Response
Functional Literacy: Evaluating a Book Review
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4. Social Studies Nonfiction

Stolen Childhoods
Comprehension: Summarize
Writing:
Expository Summary
Careers: Factory Worker
Functional Literacy: Filling Out a Job Form
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5. Life Issues Nonfiction

Under Pressure
Comprehension:
Problem and Solution
Writing: Persuasive Paragraph
Careers: Teen Counselor
Functional Literacy: Evaluating a Teen-Targeted Ad
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6. Literature

Poe: The Master of Horror
Comprehension:
Story Elements
Writing: Literature Review
Functional Literacy: Selecting a DVD
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7. Science Nonfiction

Alien Invaders
Comprehension:
Cause and Effect
Writing: Persuasive Paragraph
Careers: Wild Animal Keeper
Functional Literacy: Reading a Public Notice
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8. Life Issues Nonfiction

Turning Points
Comprehension:
Compare and Contrast
Writing: Descriptive Paragraph
Careers: Personal Trainer
Functional Literacy: Analyzing a Nutritional Label
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9. Nonfiction and Literature

The Streets of Harlem
Comprehension:
Make Inferences
Writing: Personal Narrative
Functional Literacy: Reading a Web Site
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