Nelson Literacy presents a rich variety of literature, informational articles, and media texts from Canada and around the world. Included are: Comprehensive coverage of all language strands and processes; Strategy-based instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, representing, and media; Unparalleled student engagement through high-interest topics and themes that appeal to students' diverse interests and learning styles; Embedded instructional supports and scaffolding; Selections range in reading level from well-below to beyond grade level; Wide selection of literature and media texts from Canada and around the world: blogs, songs, essays, scripts, poems, short stories, graphic texts, articles, photo essays, comic strips, and monologues; Questions focusing on metacognition and critical literacy included in every reading selection.