Use text features (e.g., headings, subheadings, formatting) as appropriate to signal simple relationships between ideas. 0701.3.9

Links verified on 3/16/2010

1. Reading Headlines - students read eight headlines and try to determine what the article is about
2. Captions Help Tell the Story - students look at three pictures and try to determine which caption fits best
3. Dust Bowl Timeline - (from PBS) Use this timeline to practice this SPI.
   1. Other Timelines at Internet4Classrooms
4. Looking for the Fine Print - students read advertisements to practice reading critically
5. News Stories with Comprehension Quizzes [from the BBC] - (1) White loafers and passport control, (2) Hungry ferret causes rail scare, (3) Dyslexic boy's site wins top award, (4) Otters head for towns and cities, (5) Demolition fears after city blaze.
6. News Quiz Archive - over 50 news stories from the BBC - Choose carefully, not all of these would be appropriate for 7th grade students. Also, take a look at a section of stories which include math in the news and the quiz
7. Technical Tips on Presenting - [48 slides] includes suggestions on the use of color and remarks about audience members who may be color blind to some degree