NWEA Reading-types of texts

An encyclopedia entry about endangered animalsand efforts to protect them

When someone writes their own life story

Stories with magic, monsters, superpowers, or other things that do not exist in reality

A coupon for a guided tour up Mount Everest at a rate of two for the price of one

The lyrics to a song written by popular music group, Twenty One Pilots

Writing that is “true,” factual, informative, or persuasive

Stories with aliens, advanced technology, or futuristic weapons

A map of the world, showing all continents,countries, and oceans

The first issue of Captain America

Stories where the main character's strength, skills, or size are greatly exaggerated

A note to a teacher where a student asks if her seat can be switched because of a conflict

Very short stories with talking animals and a moral

Stories that could actually happen but didn’t