Storyworks Spotlight
MINI READ
From Uh-Oh to MMMMmmm!
Meet the boy who accidentally invented the Popsicle
FICTION
Alone in the Woods
An unexpected adventure shows Jamie that a boring summer can be anything but.
POETRY
The Ferris Wheel
A lyrical poem about a fantastic invention
PAIRED TEXTS
Ready. Set. Jump!
With a bit of rope and a lot of creativity, kids created a street game that spread around the world
DEBATE
Outdoor Play vs. Video Games
Malik thinks the playground is the place to have fun, but his friend Camila prefers playing video games. Whose side are you on?
Pick Up Where You Left Off
PLAY
The Mystery of the Red-Headed League
Can Sherlock Holmes, the world’s sharpest detective, solve the case before it’s too late? Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
NONFICTION
The Search for Bigfoot
For years, people have said that a giant lives in the forests of the West. Could it be true?
What are you looking for?
Skill Library
Teach these essential comprehension skills with ease!
Special Collections
Explore the Storyworks archive with these multi-genre text sets centered around a theme or topic.
Collections
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