Effective reading and comprehension building exercises.After reading about “jumping beans,” “Clara Barton,” “tidal waves,” “yawning,” “neon signs,” and more, students are challenged with a series of True/False statements.All 25 lessons in this illustrated book encourage young readers to absorb what they read so they have the information needed to determine if the follow-up statements ring true or false. 28-page book includes an answer key. Reading Level 3 | Interest Level 4-8

Being able to determine main ideas is crucial to writing book reports, outlining, reading social studies and science materials, and general reading comprehension. That is why the lessons in this unit are so important.The 26 exercises in found here have been designed to help develop a thinking process for finding the main idea. Students begin by finding topics in sentences, then identify the main idea in a sentence. From here they move on to finding the focus of a paragraph, writing the main idea, and finally coming up with summary sentences for books. 28-page book includes an answer key. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-8

Critical reading, thinking, and understanding are required in order to answer the questions that follow each of the short articles in this 25-lesson book.Some of the questions call for factual answers found in the text. Other questions are based on the reader’s ability to apply logic, make inferences, recognize cause and effect, draw conclusions, and use reason to come up with answers. Clever illustrations pertaining to the topics are sometimes part of the comprehension process. 32-page book includes an answer key. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-8

Retaining what is heard! Short, bright, read-aloud stories about subjects ranging from “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to “Helping Baby Birds” are at the core of the 30 lessons in this learning unit. After listening closely to each story, students are given independent activities that focus on drawing conclusions, finding the main idea, and remembering details. By getting youngsters involved in the stories, they will gradually learn more thoughtful listening techniques.

Paying attention! The 30 lessons in this learning unit will teach students to listen, remember what they have been told, and execute the oral directions given. To begin, students listen as an explanation of each exercise is given. “Your worksheet is filled with empty boxes that you will begin to fill.”Next children are given specific instructions. “In the middle box on the bottom row, put an 8.” “In the middle box on the top row put an M.”While having fun with these imaginative activities, students will boost their listening, comprehension, and motor skills.

Paying attention! The 30 lessons in this learning unit will teach students to listen, remember what they have been told, and execute the oral directions given. To begin, students listen as an explanation of each exercise is given. “On your worksheets there are three rows of boxes. You will be told what to do in each row.”Next children are given instructions. “Draw a line from the fish to the ball; make it go over the pig.” “Draw a triangle in the middle box.” While having fun with these imaginative activities, students will boost their listening, comprehension, and motor skills.

Developing observation! Packed into this unit are 22 creatively illustrated lessons. Each boasts a drawing of a real-life situation complete with familiar objects. From “a visit to the ice cream parlor” to “a busy street corner,” students are given time to absorb the visual information from each picture. After putting the image aside, 12 questions are asked about what was depicted and students are asked to draw something they remember. Plenty of observation practice will be had by all as thinking and comprehension skills are given a workout.

The 46 illustrated lessons in this unit utilize a collection of maze, grid, word search, picture completion, figure ground, and position/direction drawing activities. While better reading and writing is encouraged, students will have a blast improving visual perception and fine motor skills. 48 pages.

Each of the stories in this book emphasizes three to six words - all nouns found most commonly in beginning readers. Following each story are seven activities including: Questions relating to the content of the story. Complete-the-sentence exercises. Sequencing. "Yes/No" inquiries, and a "Follow Directions" task. Once young students master basic sight words, reading becomes an enjoyable endeavor rather than a dutiful task. 48-page book include an Answer key.

Each of the stories in this book emphasizes three to six words - all nouns found most commonly in beginning readers. Following each story are seven activities including: Questions relating to the content of the story. Complete-the-sentence exercises. Sequencing. "Yes/No" inquiries and a "Follow Directions" task. Once young students master basic sight words, reading becomes an enjoyable endeavor rather than a dutiful task. 40-page book includes an Answer Key.

Creating a written plan that organizes ideas or facts in a logical order. The 44 lessons in this book will give students plenty of practice with all aspects of Outlining. Exercises focus on the parts of an outline, finding main and sub-topics, writing paragraphs from an outline, creating an outline and then a report, and more. With the skills taught in this unit, students will be better equipped to use an outline to write stories and reports.

Kids love a good mystery, and they won't be disappointed with the 20 "who-dunits" Detective Bree Cody encounters in this captivating skill-based book.Enthusiasm will skyrocket as students join police detective Bree Cody and her cat Rico, on a trek through the adventures of police work. The high-interest stories are sure to involve even the most reluctant readers as they investigate cases of theft, a missing person, arson, and much more! Mysterious characters such as Junkyard Jesse, an old miner from Landpuddle Lake; Mr. Dower, the druggist; and even a shy little pack rat add color and intrigue to the reading passages.Reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills get a workout as students reach each mystery, then follow the clues to their logical conclusions. Clever questions and activities encourage students to find facts, read for details, analyze situations, make inferences, and predict outcomes. 48 pages.Contents Include: * 20 Mysteries plus Follow-up Questions * Story Map * Mystery Template * Progress Chart * Answer Key Reading Level 3.4-6.2 | Interest Level Grade 4-12

Reluctant readers of all ages are sure to have fun while they improve their reading skills with Mini Mysteries. Kids love a good mystery, and they won't be disappointed with the 26 "who-dunits" detective Sam Sherlock encounters in this reading comprehension-listening-thinking skills book. Question pages encourage fact-finding, analyzing, predicting outcomes, and more! 56 pages.Please note: Contains some mysteries that may be more appropriate for mature students. Reading Level 2.6-5.3 | Interest Level Grades 3-12

Improving handwriting! Students who have difficulty with cursive writing will find the alternative approach of this lesson unit especially helpful. By eliminating some of the loops found on capital letters, the activities here provide the simplification necessary to promote good handwriting. These extra loops are not necessary to letter recognition, they are simply pleasing to the eye. To further assist students, the practice exercises featured here are highly sequential. For example, students are not expected to write words containing letters they have not first practiced individually.

Tackling that blank sheet of paper! To get students over the common trepidation of “Where to begin?” this lesson unit presents 48 stimulating story-starters sure to motivate reluctant writers. Example: “I’m a quarter. I can tell you some good stories about where I’ve been. One day…”Plenty of space has been left for students to weave their tales. Creative writing composition, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and penmanship skills will all get plenty of practice.

Capture the interest of eager learners and reluctant learners alike with these humor-filled workbooks guaranteed to put a grin on students' and teachers' faces. These skill-based activities revolve around a set of comical characters who get involved in silly and absurd situations. Zany illustrations with humorous captions keep kids smiling, while solid practice activities teach important basic skills. The amusing characters have been given wacky and unusual names that are repeated often in all four books, giving lots of practice with certain letter group sounds. Creative Writing: Clever story-starters and comical characters invite students to use their imaginations - and pencil - to add to the humor.

Capture the interest of eager learners and reluctant learners alike with this humor-filled workbook guaranteed to put a grin on students' and teachers' faces. These skill-based activities revolve around a set of comical characters who get involved in silly and absurd situations. Students solve comical comprehension questions. Some stories lead up to a surprise ending adding to the enjoyment! Each funny, one-page story is accompanied by several questions to test comprehension. Some stories lead up to a surprise ending adding to the enjoyment. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-12

Building early comprehension skills!Presented with context clues and a word list, students are challenged to complete brief stories.Example: Cleared - Good – The - Cooked… “Mrs. Rodrigues ___ dinner. Her family enjoyed the ___ food. Jose ___ the table. Juanita washed ___ dishes. Who cleared the table?”Each of the 43 exercises found in this book features four words and a delightful illustration of the story. Reading and writing skills are enhanced while students get plenty of practice with comprehension, spelling, and thinking. Coloring the accompanying picture is a fun way to hone fine motor skills.