You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers)

This intriguing nonfiction book builds literacy skills while immersing students in subject area content. You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 brings this historic day to life, and highlights the critical details of the march and explores its aftermath and effects. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the text and promote multiple readings. The Think Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this text features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness. On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people came together in the name of equality for African Americans. They marched peacefully from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial in the hope of spreading their message to the nation and the world. It was a momentous, triumphant, and historic day in the United States. Featuring TIME content, this nonfiction e-book builds critical literacy skills while engaging students and enriching content-area instruction. Developed by Timothy Rasinski-a leading expert in reading research-this purposefully leveled text guides students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text. The complex text structure adds rigor and allows students to delve deeply into the subject matter. The images support the text in abstract ways to challenge students to think more deeply about the topics and develop their higher-order thinking skills. Informational text features include a table of contents, sidebars, captions, bold font, an extensive glossary, and a detailed index to further understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Reader''s Guide and Try It! culminating activity require students to connect back to the text, and provide opportunities for further language-development activities. Aligned with state standards, this text connects with McREL, WIDA/TESOL standards and prepares students for college and career. On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people came together in the name of equality for African Americans. They marched peacefully from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial in the hope of spreading their message to the nation and the world. It was a momentous, triumphant, and historic day in the United States. Featuring TIME content, this nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while engaging students and enriching content-area instruction. Developed by Timothy Rasinski-a leading expert in reading research-this purposefully leveled text guides students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text. The complex text structure adds rigor and allows students to delve deeply into the subject matter. The images support the text in abstract ways to challenge students to think more deeply about the topics and develop their higher-order thinking skills "On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 people came together in the name of equality for African Americans. They marched peacefully and proudly from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial in the hope of spreading their message to the nation and the world. It was a momentous, triumphant, and historic day in the United States."--Provided by publisher Briefly explores the history of the March on Washington of August 28, 1963, when some 250,000 people marched peacefully in pursuit of equality, from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial The You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 e-Book offers an exciting nonfiction reader that builds critical reading skills while students are immersed in engaging historical content