Paragliding
Informational (nonfiction) 1,303 words, Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 1090L
Throughout history, humans have worked hard to achieve flight. One way we have accomplished this goal is through paragliding. Paragliding tells readers all about this daring and adventurous sport, including who can fly, how to fly, and how to stay safe. This information will pique students' interest while also giving them the opportunity to summarize as well as identify cause-and-effect relationships in a nonfiction text.