Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 1,551 words, Spanish Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 1000L
Seeing the Evidence: Forensic Scientists at Work is an informational book about the science of analyzing types of evidence found at crime scenes. The book provides a historical overview of the first forensic scientists in the early 1900s. Four case files give readers the opportunity to see modern forensic science at work, ranging from DNA testing to fingerprint analysis. Photographs and diagrams support the text.
Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions while reading to understand the text
Comprehension Make inferences and draw conclusions
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use compound predicates
Word Work Identify and fluently read abbreviations
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
