Students read and analyze short
literature passages and stories that include fiction and nonfiction
genres. Then they answer multiple-choice and short-response questions,
citing sentence evidence to support their answers. Concepts and skills
covered include:
Literary Analysis Skills
• Define vocabulary using context clues
• Recognize figurative language
• Identify main idea, supporting details, and theme
• Recognize literary devices
• Identify story elements: theme, plot, setting, and characters
Reading Detective® A1 includes the following genres:
Award-Winning Literature Excerpts
• Fudge-A-Mania
• Mr. Popper’s Penguins
• Maniac Magee
• Owls in the Family
• Blue Willow
• The Jungle Book
• Island of the Blue Dolphins
• Where the Red Fern Grows
Stories and Articles
• Mystery
• Humor
• History
• Adventure
Nonfiction Topics
• Science
• Math
• Geography
• History
• Biography
• Inventions
• Sports
The Grades 5–6 (A1) level include mixed-skills throughout. All levels provide an introductory lesson for each skill.
Teaching Support
Includes
pretests, post-tests, lesson guidelines, and answers with detailed
evidence. Reading and literary analysis skills are based on grade-level
standards.