Focus on Genre: Social Science Feature
Social science features often tell about people getting involved in the world around them.
Many articles use a cause-and-effect organization to show why people get involved and the results of their actions. Headings help you follow the text structure.
Your Job as a Reader: Reading Strategy: Determine Importance
As you read, take notes of ideas that are personally important to you.
A student expresses her opinion about an after-school program at her school.