These links provide a variety of activities to engage students in reading nonfiction literature. The units are designed to provide several ways for students to share information they have obtained from biographies or autobiographies. These activities may be used with a social studies unit focusing on great Americans. A TN Curriculum Frameworks Content for Reading in grades 3-5 states: The student will develop the reading skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of the written text. Learning expectations for this standard include the following: *Experience and develop interest in literature which includes multicultural, gender, and ethnic diversity. *Apply a variety of reading strategies. *Extend reading vocabulary utilizing sight words, phonetic and structural analysis, and context. *Improve comprehension by interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating written text. *Use comprehension strategies to enhance understanding, to make predictions, and to respond to literature. *Read orally to develop fluency, expression, accuracy, and confidence. *Read independently for a variety of purposes. * Utilize sources of information including technological tools. *Develop study skills to facilitate learning. *Develop skills in making inferences and recognizing unstated assumptions. *Identify literary genres. *Identify and interpret figurative language.