Focus on Genre: History Article

A history article is nonfiction. It tells about something that really happened in the past. The headings show what each section is about. The text also explains hard words, or technical terms.

The paragraphs in a history article often tell about one main idea. They include details to support the main idea.

Your Job as a Reader: Reading Strategy: Ask Questions

As you read, ask questions to gather information. Pay attention to the technical terms.

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