Read About History Interactive Videos

Explore the significant contributions of pioneering women at NASA, focusing on their perseverance against racial and gender barriers and their impact on space exploration. Examine themes of equality in STEM fields and understand the role these women played in pivotal historical events, including the moon landing and the evolution of NASA's missions. Gain insights into their legacy and its influence on contemporary space exploration and science careers.

Explore narrative nonfiction by integrating storytelling elements with factual content. Gain skills in identifying and interpreting narrative structures while effectively extracting factual information from texts categorized under narrative nonfiction.

Learners will explore the differences between informational texts and literature by focusing on text structure, intended audience, and communication techniques. Skills covered include identifying main topics, recognizing structural elements, and understanding the purpose of informational texts.

Strategies assist learners in mastering 7th Grade reading comprehension for the STAAR test by focusing on a range of text types, such as informational and dramatic texts. Skills developed include identifying and analyzing text types and features, as well as making inferences, which enhance overall reading comprehension and test-taking efficiency.

Explore the skills needed to understand and interpret unfamiliar phrases by using context clues. This leads to enriching vocabulary and improving comprehension. Learners will develop their ability to identify context clues and employ advanced reading strategies to enhance language proficiency.

Understanding the importance of text organization in informational texts enhances reading comprehension and retention skills. By exploring different structures such as description, learners will gain the ability to locate specific information easily within a text.

Investigate Helen Keller's extraordinary life, focusing on her accomplishments and the development of inferential skills and precise quoting. Gain insights into historical contexts, enhance critical thinking by drawing well-supported conclusions, and learn effective techniques for quoting accurately within the context.

Enhance comprehension of nonfiction texts by mastering key features such as captions, tables, and power words. Develop strategies to identify main ideas and effectively utilize text features, improving skills in analyzing and interpreting informational texts.

Emphasizing the importance of tracing arguments and evaluating claims in informational texts, learners will develop skills to identify key claims, assess supporting evidence, and separate facts from fiction. This process enhances critical thinking and analytical abilities.

Learn to effectively gather and interpret information from non-fiction text features through practical examples, such as George Washington's biography. Develop the ability to identify and understand these features, enhancing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills in historical contexts.

Enhancing reading comprehension involves using text features such as titles, images, and captions in non-fiction texts. Developing skills in previewing content, leveraging prior knowledge, and analyzing visual information effectively improves understanding and retention of text.

Explore the significance and history of Juneteenth, focusing on its crucial role in U.S. history as a marker of the end of slavery. Gain insight into the historical context and impact of the Emancipation Proclamation, along with an understanding of important dates associated with Juneteenth, fostering a deeper appreciation of this pivotal moment in American history.

Focusing on identifying the author's purpose in nonfiction texts, learners will enhance reading comprehension by analyzing textual elements and context clues. This process enables discerning persuasive, informational, and descriptive intentions, using examples related to familiar themes such as pizza and skunks, to become more proficient readers.

Explore the impactful journey of Maya Angelou as a beacon of hope and inspiration through key moments in her life. Understand her influential roles and the themes she championed, gaining insights into overcoming adversity and the power of self-expression.

Understand the unique attributes of ponies, including their breeds and measurement standards. Gain insights into essential pony care and historical uses, providing knowledge applicable to animal husbandry practices. This content aims to build understanding in maintaining pony health and recognizing breed-specific traits, while also exploring their roles and contributions throughout history.

Investigate the formative years and musical journey of Ella Fitzgerald to understand how her life experiences and unique style shaped the jazz world. Gain insight into her influence on multiple musical genres and grasp her enduring legacy as a pioneering artist.

Explore the inspiring journey of Mae Jemison, the trailblazing first black woman to travel into space. Examine themes of dreaming big and overcoming obstacles, highlighting the importance of perseverance and self-belief. Gain insights into the significance of pursuing dreams despite setbacks.

Improve vocabulary by exploring the advantages of learning words through contextual understanding in reading. Build skills in comprehension and interpretation that enhance reading and writing proficiency.

Explore Frederick Douglass's remarkable journey, highlighting his escape from slavery, commitment to abolitionism, and pivotal role in civil rights and women's rights movements. Gain a deeper understanding of his historical impact, and examine key 19th-century social movements and their enduring influence.

Focuses on enhancing reading comprehension by exploring strategies for making connections across various texts and personal experiences. Learners will develop the ability to engage deeply with informational texts, improving retention and understanding through effective questioning techniques.