Remedia Publications was founded by two experienced special education teachers who recognized a great need for special materials that would help their struggling learners develop and improve basic skills. They believed that teachers know best when it comes to creating learning material, so they assembled a team of other experienced teachers and began developing unique learning products suitable for students in both special ed. classes and regular ed. classes.
Remedia Publications was founded by two experienced special education teachers who recognized a great need for special materials that would help their struggling learners develop and improve basic skills. They believed that teachers know best when it comes to creating learning material, so they assembled a team of other experienced teachers and began developing unique learning products suitable for students in both special ed. classes and regular ed. classes.
Bring Classic Literature to Life… with “The Jungle Book” Abridged Novel & Study Guide:
Introduce students to great literature while also improving their fluency, specific reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary with this easy-to-read, abridged version of the Rudyard Kipling classic “The Jungle Book.” Featuring 10 easy-to-read short chapters, this classic keeps interest high, while students read and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. This high-interest / easy-to-read version of the classic novel is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
EASY-TO-USE:
These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 1
Bring Classic Literature to Life… with “Gulliver’s Travels” Abridged Novel & Study Guide:
Introduce students to great literature while also improving their fluency, specific reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary with this easy-to-read, abridged version of the Jonathan Swift classic “Gulliver’s Travels.” Featuring 10 easy-to-read short chapters, this classic keeps interest high, while students read and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. This high-interest / easy-to-read version of the classic novel is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
EASY-TO-USE:
These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 4
Bring Classic Literature to Life… with “Frankenstein” Abridged Novel & Study Guide:
Introduce students to great literature while also improving their fluency, specific reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary with this easy-to-read, abridged version of the Mark Shelley classic “Frankenstein.” Featuring 10 easy-to-read short chapters, this classic keeps interest high, while students read and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. This high-interest / easy-to-read version of the classic novel is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
EASY-TO-USE: These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 3
Practical life skills!
In each of the 25 lessons in this learning unit, students are presented with a graphic illustration of a storefront window display. The drawings feature various items and their prices. It’s just like window shopping!
Example:
The ACME camera in the display case shows a selling price of $37.50. The film runs $3.60 a roll. If you buy the camera and two rolls of film, how much would you spend?
The exercises ask a variety of addition, subtraction, and multiplication questions and provide a fun and practical way to improve math skills.
Bring Classic Literature to Life… with “The Call of the Wild” Abridged Novel & Study Guide:
Introduce students to great literature while also improving their fluency, specific reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary with this easy-to-read, abridged version of the Jack London classic “The Call of the Wild.” Featuring 10 easy-to-read short chapters, this classic keeps interest high, while students read and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. This high-interest / easy-to-read version of the classic novel is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
EASY-TO-USE: These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 2
Bring Classic Literature to Life… with “Oliver Twist” Abridged Novel & Study Guide:
Introduce students to great literature while also improving their fluency, specific reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary with this easy-to-read, abridged version of the Charles Dickens classic “Oliver Twist.” Featuring 10 easy-to-read short chapters, this classic keeps interest high, while students read and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. This high-interest / easy-to-read version of the classic novel is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
EASY-TO-USE: These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 3
Bring Classic Literature to Life… with “Around the World in 80 Days” Abridged Novel & Study Guide:
Introduce students to great literature while also improving their fluency, specific reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary with this easy-to-read, abridged version of the Jules Verne classic “Around the World in 80 Days.” Featuring 10 easy-to-read short chapters, this classic keeps interest high, while students read and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. This high-interest / easy-to-read version of the classic novel is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
EASY-TO-USE: These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 2
EASY-READING SHAKESPEARE: ABRIDGED NOVEL & LITERATURE GUIDE:
Introduce your students to the famous literary accomplishments of William Shakespeare! This easy-to-read, abridged adaptation of “Antony and Cleopatra” is sure to ignite the interest of reluctant readers AND enthusiastic learners!
The accompanying skill-specific Novel Study features pre-reading and follow-up activities to ensure students comprehend what they are reading while challenging them to improve their specific reading skills, recall specific details, sequence events, draw inferences, choose the main idea and expand vocabulary.
This unique 10-chapter adaptation introduces students to great classic literature that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to experience…
Students are going to LOVE this riveting story, that only William Shakespeare could create! This easy-reading Shakespeare classic is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
*** Chapter Illustrations
*** Reproducible for classroom use
EASY-TO-USE:
These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 4 - 5
EASY-READING SHAKESPEARE: ABRIDGED NOVEL & LITERATURE GUIDE:
Introduce your students to the famous literary accomplishments of William Shakespeare! This easy-to-read, abridged adaptation of “As You Like It” is sure to ignite the interest of reluctant readers AND enthusiastic learners!
The accompanying skill-specific Novel Study features pre-reading and follow-up activities to ensure students comprehend what they are reading while challenging them to improve their specific reading skills, recall specific details, sequence events, draw inferences, choose the main idea and expand vocabulary.
This unique 10-chapter adaptation introduces students to great classic literature that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to experience…
Students are going to LOVE this riveting story, that only William Shakespeare could create! This easy-reading Shakespeare classic is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
*** Chapter Illustrations
*** Reproducible for classroom use
EASY-TO-USE:
These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 3 - 4
EASY-READING SHAKESPEARE: ABRIDGED NOVEL & LITERATURE GUIDE:
Introduce your students to the famous literary accomplishments of William Shakespeare! This easy-to-read, abridged adaptation of “Julius Caesar” is sure to ignite the interest of reluctant readers AND enthusiastic learners!
The accompanying skill-specific Novel Study features pre-reading and follow-up activities to ensure students comprehend what they are reading while challenging them to improve their specific reading skills, recall specific details, sequence events, draw inferences, choose the main idea and expand vocabulary.
This unique 10-chapter adaptation introduces students to great classic literature that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to experience…
Students are going to LOVE this riveting story, that only William Shakespeare could create! This easy-reading Shakespeare classic is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
*** Chapter Illustrations
*** Reproducible for classroom use
EASY-TO-USE:
These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 5 - 6
EASY-READING SHAKESPEARE: ABRIDGED NOVEL & LITERATURE GUIDE: Introduce your students to the famous literary accomplishments of William Shakespeare! This easy-to-read, abridged adaptation of “Hamlet” is sure to ignite the interest of reluctant readers AND enthusiastic learners!
The accompanying skill-specific Novel Study features pre-reading and follow-up activities to ensure students comprehend what they are reading while challenging them to improve their specific reading skills, recall specific details, sequence events, draw inferences, choose the main idea and expand vocabulary.
This unique 10-chapter adaptation introduces students to great classic literature that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to experience…
Students are going to LOVE this riveting story, that only William Shakespeare could create! This easy-reading Shakespeare classic is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
*** Chapter Illustrations
*** Reproducible for classroom use
EASY-TO-USE:
These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 4 - 5
EASY-READING SHAKESPEARE: ABRIDGED NOVEL & LITERATURE GUIDE:
Introduce your students to the famous literary accomplishments of William Shakespeare! This easy-to-read, abridged adaptation of “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” is sure to ignite the interest of reluctant readers AND enthusiastic learners!
The accompanying skill-specific Novel Study features pre-reading and follow-up activities to ensure students comprehend what they are reading while challenging them to improve their specific reading skills, recall specific details, sequence events, draw inferences, choose the main idea and expand vocabulary.
This unique 10-chapter adaptation introduces students to great classic literature that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to experience…
Students are going to LOVE this riveting story, that only William Shakespeare could create! This easy-reading Shakespeare classic is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
*** Chapter Illustrations
*** Reproducible for classroom use
EASY-TO-USE:
These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 3 - 4
EASY-READING SHAKESPEARE: ABRIDGED NOVEL & LITERATURE GUIDE:
Introduce your students to the famous literary accomplishments of William Shakespeare! This easy-to-read, abridged adaptation of “Othello” is sure to ignite the interest of reluctant readers AND enthusiastic learners!
The accompanying skill-specific Novel Study features pre-reading and follow-up activities to ensure students comprehend what they are reading while challenging them to improve their specific reading skills, recall specific details, sequence events, draw inferences, choose the main idea and expand vocabulary.
This unique 10-chapter adaptation introduces students to great classic literature that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to experience…
Students are going to LOVE this riveting story, that only William Shakespeare could create! This easy-reading Shakespeare classic is sure to become a classroom favorite!
INCLUDES:
*** The Adapted/Abridged Version of the Novel
*** 10 Easy-to-Read Short Chapters
*** 60 Pre-Reading & Vocabulary Activities
*** 100 Comprehension & Specific Reading Skill Activities
*** Chapter Illustrations
*** Reproducible for classroom use
EASY-TO-USE:
These lessons are an easy way to engage students and help them appreciate the excitement of classic literature! Simply download the pdf and you’re ready to start using them today! :)
CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS:
Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale.
100 COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES:
Skill-specific activities challenge students’ understanding of the story and focus on main idea, inference, recalling details, critical thinking, and sequencing.
60 PRE-READING VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES:
Key words are defined and used in context prior to each chapter to make reading easier and more pleasurable. Activities feature a modified Cloze format and use McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary.
EXCITING ILLUSTRATIONS:
Exciting illustrations in every chapter help students during pre-reading activities as they visualize what they are reading.
Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12
Reading Level: Gr. 5 - 6
Grade Level: 1-2
From understanding the concept that “a sentence tells one complete thought” to actually writing coherent sentences, students will find the 20 lessons in this book to be both enlightening and entertaining. The exercises begin with the basic sequencing of a few words into short sentences and progress to viewing an imaginative illustration and writing an original sentence to describe it. 24 pages.
Activities Include:
Sentence Recognition
Sequencing Words into a Sentence
Writing Original Sentences
A successful reader needs a strong foundation of sight word recognition. These practical activities are perfect for students who have been introduced to essential sight words, but still need additional practice to help them reach mastery levels.
The purpose of these activities is to give students practice exercises using the most common sight words. The activities are based on the Dolch vocabulary list. The difficulty level increases gradually as students progress through the activities.
A list of the 220 sight words used in the unit is provided. The list of words are divided into five sections: A, B, C, D, and E. The activity pages are designated A, B, C, etc. to indicate the list for which they provide practice.
Contents Include:
- 52 Sight Word Activities
- 12 Review Activities
- 7 Tests
- Skills Chart
- Answer Key
- 78 Pages
Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez, Chief Joseph, and others are featured in this fascinating 64-page book! Reluctant readers of all ages and those reading below grade level are sure to have fun while they improve their reading skills with Outstanding Americans.
Students' enthusiasm will skyrocket with this series of articles about outstanding Americans and their accomplishments. Friendly and informative, these high-interest stories focus on diverse Americans who have made significant contributions to society. Following each nonfiction article are detailed activities designed to improve essential reading comprehension and writing skills. This high-interest/low-readability book is a terrific way to build basic skills while enhancing students' appreciation of cultural diversity.
29 Outstanding Americans Include:
Marian Anderson
Phillis Wheatley
Scott Joplin
Alex Haley
Barbara Jordan
Jesse Owens
Wilma Rudolph
George Washington Carver
Lena Horne
Booker T. Washington
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Daniel “Chappie” James
Mary McLeod Bethune
Rosa Lee Parks
Sojourner Truth
Oprah Winfrey
Tiger Woods
Roberto Clemente
César Chávez
Nancy Lopez
Dr. Louis Ballard
Jim Thorpe
Chief Joseph
Daniel Inouye
An Wang
John Yeh
Michelle Kwan
Sacagawea
Gloria Estefan
Reading Level 3-4 | Grade Level 4+
Encourage students to become active participants, rather than passive readers!
Each of the four stories in this unit breaks at appropriate places so the student can interact and respond through:
- predicting outcomes
- anticipating events
- recording feelings
- drawing details
- writing dialogue
- illustrating scenes
- giving opinions
As students read each fictional story, they are given opportunities to respond literally, inferentially, creatively, and cognitively. Students will be working on vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, creative writing, and more!
These fun, comprehensive, and easy-to-use activities focus on building basic skills and cover the following subject areas: reading, writing, language, creative and critical thinking, science, social studies, and more! This set contains 70 activity pages and focusses on September through May.
Interest Level: 4-12
Reading Level: 3-4
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.
Grade Level: 3
Interest Level: 4-12
Reading Level: 3-4
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!