High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages (Grade 9 English ENL1W)

This resource includes 20 high interest nonfiction passages. These passages are intended for use with Grade 9 students.

What is a high interest reading passage?

A high interest nonfiction passage is a short text that can capture students’ attention and increase their engagement in the reading process.

Using high-interest nonfiction passages with students:

1. Increases engagement: This can lead to greater comprehension and retention of information.
2. Builds background knowledge: Nonfiction articles can help students build their background knowledge on a variety of topics.
3. Develops critical thinking skills: Reading and discussing these passages can help students develop their critical thinking skills and learn to evaluate information and arguments.
4. Supports cross-curricular learning: Nonfiction articles can be used to support learning across different subjects, such as science, social studies, and language arts.
5. Enhances vocabulary and literacy skills: Nonfiction articles often contain specialized vocabulary and academic language that can help students develop their literacy skills. These articles can help students improve comprehension, fluency, and writing skills.

Readings included:

1. The Science of Sleep
2. The Race to Mars
3. The Rise of E-Sports
4. The Black Death
5. The Psychology of Fear
6. Plastics and the Planet
7. The Art of Street Art
8. The Mystery of the Maya
9. Music and the Brain
10. Artificial Intelligence in Daily Life
11. Shark Myths vs. Shark Facts
12. Social Media and the Teen Brain
13. The Story of Chocolate
14. Volcanoes: Nature’s Powerhouses
15. The Underground Railroad
16. Extreme Weather Events
17. The Invention of the Printing Press
18. Athletes and Activism
19. The Future of Food
20. The Titanic: Fact vs. Fiction