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By Jane Nussbaum
From the March 2026 Issue
Learning Objective: to synthesize key ideas from an article and an informational text
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2-17 Vocabulary: molten, plume, roiling, searing
2-17 Identifying Non-Fiction Elements (before, during, and after reading)
2-18 EdPuzzle: Mountain of Fire
Continue working on 2-17 Identifying Non-Fiction Elements
brandish, condemn, diplomacy, menacingly, shroud, valiant, vile
1-15 Central Idea and Key Details
Write an objective summary
Link to the article -imiddleB21
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Answer comprehension questions in complete sentences.
Identify key details and main ideas
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Junior Scholastic: Nov. Issue Scavenger Hunt (reading and comprehending text features)
Pre-Reading Quiz: What do you really know about AI?
Finish reading the short story
How did Greg feel and act at the beginning of the story? Why?
How did Greg feel and act after he met Lemon Brown?
How did they work together when the thugs were trying to get Lemon Brown's treasure?
How did Greg change at the end of the story as a result of his meeting with Lemon Brown?
What did Greg learn? What message can the reader take away from what Greg learned?
First ReadÂ
10-14 Discussion (after second read and annotating text)
Essential Questions:
What is climate change? Why is it a problem?
How do the actions of humans affect nature?
First Read
Try to get at least three units in Comprehension.
Essential Questions:
What is climate change? Why is it a problem?
How do the actions of humans affect nature?
Build Background Knowledge  (10 minutes)
Watch the video “Let’s Talk About Climate Change.” After watching the video, briefly discuss the causes and effects of climate change. Who do you think is responsible for solving the problem?
9-29 Text Features (15 minutes)
Open your magazines to page 4. Let's preview the text features:
Read the article’s title and subtitle (the text beneath the title). What are some things people can do to stay cool when it’s very hot outside?Â
Look at the article’s three section headings. Based on these three headings, what cities will the article discuss?Â
Preview Vocabulary (10 minutes)
Look at the vocabulary box. Read the terms (sweltering, extreme, dehydration, permanent, vegetation, garments) aloud and discuss their definitions.
Play the Vocabulary Slideshow.Â
9-29 Vocabulary
Try to get at least three units in Comprehension.