Table of Contents

March 2012

• Table of Contents 2
• Welcome to Text2Reader 4
• Fiction: Walking Backward 6
• • Excerpt: Walking Backward 6
  • 1A: Looking for Answers—Short Answer 9
  • 1B: Making Meaning—Venn Diagram 10
  • 1C: You're the Boss—Changing the Rules 11
  • Scoring Rubric: You're the Boss—Changing the Rules 12
• Nonfiction: Simon Says Gold 13
• • 2A: Looking for Answers—Short Answer 15
  • 2B: Words in Text—Defining Words in Context 16
  • 2C: Spotting Strong Verbs 16
  • 2D: Write it Down—Creating Vivid Images 17
  • Assessment Rubric: Word Choice 18
• Digital Nation: How to Research Like A Boss 19
• • 3A: Looking for Answers - Multiple Choice 21
  • 3B: Critically Evaluating Online Sources 22
  • Article: How to Research Like A Boss 19
• Graphic Novel: Ramp Rats 24
• • Excerpt: Ramp Rats 24
  • 4A: Facing Your Fears 26
  • 4B: Extending the Learning 27
• Readers Theater: Ramp Rats 30
• • 5A: Bringing the Script to Life 30
  • 5B: Readers Theater Script "Crunch's Skate Scene" 31
  • Assessment Rubric: Readers Theater 34
• Suggested Resources 35
• Answer Keys 36