Reading & Comprehension (pages 112-122) - Mind Resources

READING & COMPREHENSION
After School Reading Activities
Grades 1–5
Series contains reproducible
worksheets and activities for use
during after school programs
or in the home that focus
on improving reading skills.
Pages allow students to practice
reading while having fun and
without the pressure of a formal
environment. Games, paired and
individual activities, puzzles,
and worksheets are included.
Reproducible. 128 pp.
MR #035430 Grade 1 $16.95
MR #035431 Grade 2 $16.95
MR #035432 Grade 3 $16.95
MR #035433 Grade 4 $16.95
MR #035434 Grade 5 $16.95
Strategies for Comprehension
Grades 1–5
This innovative book bridges
the gap between basal textbooks
and supplemental workbooks by
leading students through skill
modeling, guided practice, and
partner reading for independent
practice. Based on research in
the National Reading Panel
Report, this book includes reproducible
bookmarks and content-skill
assessments. Bound at
the top. 144 pp.
MR #035389 Grade 1 $19.95
MR #035390 Grade 2 $19.95
MR #035391 Grade 3 $19.95
MR #035392 Grade 4 $19.95
MR #035393 Grade 5 $19.95
Beginning Reading for Older Students
30 Reproducible High Interest/Emergent Skills
Stories for the Classroom and the Home
Grades 4–8
A valuable addition to any reading
program, this resource offers
30 reproducible books that
provide high-interest content
on the emergent reader level. It
is specifically valuable for upper
elementary through high school
ESL students, students with special
needs, high-risk students, or
others with reading difficulties.
Also provides an introduction
to all 220 Dolch words, a master vocabulary list, producible word cards, comprehensive questions, and
reopportunities
for writing. Reproducible. 80 pp.
MR #029192 Beginning Reading for Older Students $16.95
Reading:
The Test Connection
Grades 2–6
Give students the edge they need
as they face standardized tests by
working through the progressive
skills in Reading: The Test
Connection. Each of three major
sections focuses on one of the
most frequently tested reading
skills, including graphic organiz-
ers, summarizing, and author’s purpose. Once students
have sharpened their skills, the practice tests—complete
with bubble answer sheets—will familiarize them
with the testing environment. Reproducible. 144 pp
MR #035438 Grade 2 $19.95
MR #035439 Grade 3 $19.95
MR #035440 Grade 4 $19.95
MR #035441 Grade 5 $19.95
MR #035442 Grade 6 $19.95
Readers’ Theater
Grades 2–7
These two anthologies of funny,
interesting, and engaging plays
are easy to present and sure to
tap into your students’ love of
drama. Since readers’ theater
can be done without costumes,
props, or scenery, any school day
can be a theater day! Both books
offer plays ranging from the
retelling of folk stories to exciting mysteries to ous fantasies. The parts in each play are written at dif-
humorferent
levels of reading difficulty, so your best readers
can perform alongside students who find reading more
of a challenge. Reproducible. 80 pp.
MR #030674 Level 1 (Reading Level 2-5) $13.95
MR #030675 Level 2 (Reading Level 3-7) $13.95
Master Skills
Reading
Grades K–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 #046124 Kindergarten $8.95
MR #046125 Grade 1 $8.95
MR #046126 Grade 2 $8.95
MR #046127 Grade 3 $8.95
MR #046128 Grade 4 $8.95
MR #046129 Grade 5 $8.95
MR #046130 Grade 6 $8.95
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Main Idea
Using Topics and Details to
See the Big Picture
Grades 1–6
High- interest reading selections
and activities from across the
curriculum teach and reinforce
the elements of main idea including
topic, topic sentence, and
supporting details. With a variety
of fun and instructional formats,
teachers can provide direct instruction, reinforcement,
or independent practice. Reproducible. 48 pp.
MR #035435 Grades 1-2 $8.95
MR #035436 Grades 3-4 $8.95
MR #035437 Grades 5-6 $8.95
Compare & Contrast
Using Comparisons and Contrasts to Build
Comprehension
Grades 1–6
Comparing and contrasting are
cornerstone skills—not only for
reading, but also for science,
math, and social studies. Each
book weaves cross-curricular
topics into a variety of absorbing
reading activities to hone these
important skills. Reproducible.
48 pp.
MR #028980 Grades 1-2 $8.95
MR #028981 Grades 3-4 $8.95
MR #028982 Grades 5-6 $8.95
Sequencing
Grades 1–6
High-interest topics and pictures
teach or reinforce sequencing skills
such as first, next, last, before and
after, cause and effect, and more.
Reproducible. 48 pp.
MR #028983 Grade 1 $8.95
MR #028984 Grade 2 $8.95
MR #028985 Grade 3 $8.95
MR #028986 Grade 4 $8.95
MR #028987 Grade 5 $8.95
MR #028988 Grade 6 $8.95
Reading Skills
Grades 1–8
Following directions, listening,
sequencing, developing main
ideas, and drawing conclusions
are a few of the skills you’ll find in
these great books. Reproducible.
128 pp.
MR #028973 Grades 1-2 $16.95
MR #028974 Grades 3-4 $16.95
MR #028975 Grades 5-6 $16.95
MR #028976 Grades 7-8 $16.95
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Genres of Literature
A Complete Resource
Guide
Grades 5–8
An exciting approach to reading,
writing, and language arts in
the middle school. Aimed at
motivating students to read
and enjoy wider varieties of
literature and write more. The
book provides hands-on activity
ideas plus bibliographies for the
genres of realistic fiction, Newbery Award winners,
animal tales, biography, historical fiction, nonfiction,
news reporting/media, mystery, science fiction and
fantasy, poetry, and plays. Reproducibles included.
8¼”x11” (21cm x 28cm). 144 pp.
MR #007590 Genres of Literature $19.95
Cause & Effect
Using Causes and Effects
to Make Connections
Grades 1–6
Cause and effect relationships
can be seen across the curriculum
and throughout daily life.
The cross-curricular activities
and reading selections in these
books help students make critical
connections between an ac-
tion and its effect. These books are useful for teaching
reading comprehension as well as character education
principles. Reproducible. 48 pp.
MR #028992 Grades 1-2 $8.95
MR #028993 Grades 3-4 $8.95
MR #028994 Grades 5-6 $8.95
High Interest Reading
Grades 3–8
For each reading exercise there is
an accompanying activity page
that covers main idea, sequencing,
and other comprehension
activities. Reproducible. 128 pp.
MR #029031 Grades 3-5 $16.95
MR #029032 Grades 6-8 $16.95
Reading Comprehension
Grades 1–8
These collections of readings and
accompanying activity pages will
expand the reader’s knowledge
as well as enhance reading skills.
Organized by skills within
genres. Includes fiction and nonfiction.
Reproducible. 128 pp.
MR #028998 Grades 1-2 $16.95
MR #028999 Grades 3-4 $16.95
MR #029000 Grades 5-6 $16.95
MR #029001 Grades 7-8 $16.95
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