Focus on Genre: Science Article

A science article is a type of nonfiction. It tells about real people, places, and events that are related to a science topic, such as experiments.

Often, you will see section headings that tell what each part of the text is about. Read each heading before you read the text. Many science articles also present problems and solutions.

Your Job as a Reader: Reading Strategy: Plan Your Reading

As you read, ask yourself what you want to find out. Pay attention to the photos and captions.

A remora hitches a ride on a shark.

A remora hitches a ride on a shark.