Language and Content

Listen and Read Along

Focus on Genre

Personal Narrative A personal narrative is a story about a person’s experiences. It is nonfiction. This personal narrative is about a photographer’s visit to the place where the ancient Maya once lived.

Focus on Comprehension

Details Details are used to give more information about a topic. Photographs, pictures, and tables can give details about the text you read. The author of “The Mighty Maya” used pictures and tables to give details about his visit.

POPULATION OF COPÁN AND TIKAL

CityPopulation
Copán20,000
Tikal50,000
The Ancient Maya once lived in these stone buildings.

The Ancient Maya once lived in these stone buildings.