rBook Workshops — Stage B
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. Social Studies Nonfiction

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

2. Science Nonfiction

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

3. Literature

Identity Crisis
Identity Crisis
Comprehension:
Story Elements
Writing: Literature Response
Functional Literacy: Evaluating a Book Review

4. Social Studies Nonfiction

Stolen Childhoods
Stolen Childhoods
Comprehension: Summarize
Writing:
Expository Summary
Careers: Factory Worker
Functional Literacy: Filling Out a Job Form

5. Life Issues Nonfiction

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

6. Literature

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

7. Science Nonfiction

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

8. Life Issues Nonfiction

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

9. Nonfiction and Literature

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