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Inferencing Using Context Clues to Infer Meaning Grades 1–6 Each book contains a variety of activities that require readers to make educated conclusions based on prior knowledge and information implied, but not directly stated, in the short stories, poems, cartoons, and illustrations. Inferential questions stimulate critical thinking skills and expand students’ reading comprehension abilities! Reproducible. 48 pp. MR #028995 Grades 1-2 $8.95 MR #028996 Grades 3-4 $8.95 MR #028997 Grades 5-6 $8.95 Summarizing Focusing on Main Ideas and Details and Restating in Concise Form Grades 1–6 Each book in this series guides students through the summarization process, from simply selecting main ideas to writing summaries themselves. These lessons use a variety of instructional formats including poems, maps, and fiction and nonfiction selections. Teachers and students are sure to find summarization both educationally challenging and fun. 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Reproducible. 48 pp. MR #028989 Grades 1-2 $8.95 MR #028990 Grades 3-4 $8.95 MR #028991 Grades 5-6 $8.95 Master Skills Comprehension Grades 1–6 This exciting full-color workbook series continues to receive accolades for its challenging and contemporary approach to learning fundamentals. Bright, full-color illustrations enliven and reinforce learning. Features: • Designed by educational experts • Reinforces skills through practice • Brilliant, dynamic illustrations • Answer key MR #046151 Grade 1 $8.95 MR #046152 Grade 2 $8.95 MR #046153 Grade 3 $8.95 MR #046154 Grade 4 $8.95 MR #046155 Grade 5 $8.95 MR #046156 Grade 6 $8.95 130 SHOEMAKER STREET KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2E 3G4 Reading Comprehension Practice Grades 4-8 (112 pages each) Develop essential reading comprehension skills with nonfiction passages from The World Almanac® for Kids. Multiple choice questions encourage critical thinking skills, while helping students prepare to take standardized tests. 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Reproducible. 128 pp. MR #035381 Grade 1 $16.95 MR #035382 Grade 2 $16.95 MR #035383 Grade 3 $16.95 MR #035384 Grade 4 $16.95 Theme-Based Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Grades 4–6 Organized by curriculum-based themes, the activities in these books spark students’ interests in real-life stories. Includes reading passages and activities to build skills in comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, summarizing, determining the writer’s purpose, and more. Research-based to incorporate the principles in federal legislation and No Child Left Behind. Reproducible. 128 pp. MR #035385 Grade 4 $16.95 MR #035386 Grade 5 $16.95 MR #035387 Grade 6 $16.95 PHONE: 1-877-414-6463 FAX: (519) 895-0331 (TOLL FREE) 121
122 READING & COMPREHENSION Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Science Grades 1-4 (144 pages each) High-interest, nonfiction articles help students learn about science topics while developing skills in reading comprehension. Each story is followed by questions that cover main idea, detail, vocabulary, and critical reasoning. The format is similar to that of standardized test, so as students progress through the book’s units, they are preparing for success in testing. MR #042204 Grades 1-2 $19.95 MR #042200 Grades 2-3 $19.95 MR #042201 Grade 3 $19.95 MR #043026 Grade 4 $19.95 MR #048385 COMPLETE SET (4 books) $79.95 Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Cards 120 durable 4” x 6” cards per box Use these cards to help students develop comprehension skills and strategies. Each card has a grade-appropriate reading passage and multiple choice questions that will challenge students to use higher level thinking skills. 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