Communicate! Documentaries

Have you ever watched a film that made you think about the lives of others? Or, a film that made you want to help solve a problem? If so, that film may have been a documentary. These movies tell stories about real people and real events, and raise awareness about important issues. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader includes detailed images and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills.

The Reader's Guide, Dig Deeper, and Try It! sections prompt students to connect back to the text, and provide extensive language-development activities that will develop critical thinking. The book includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and an index to increase understanding and improve academic vocabulary. Aligned with state and national standards, this text prepares students for college and career. Keep grade 5 students engaged from cover to cover with this high-interest title.