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Perfect for remedial learning, general reading and writing enrichment, and targeted practice for tests, this guide provides lessons on: o Vocabulary development o Reading skills o Literature o Writing strategies o Writing applications, and more! o 20 easy-to-use lessons that begin with the basics and end with advanced skills o Bonus section: A suggested list of books and magazines to keep students reading ... Read more

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Do not purchase
I was very disappointed in the uselessness of the book. My pursuit of better study aids for reading comp continues..

Very Happy!!
My son and I worked with this during his summer reading.It was easy for both of us to identify the strategies, challenge his understanding of the lesson and implement the strategies.

Great Comprehension Prep for High School
This was a great prep for improving comprehension and improving active reading skills before entering high school.Lessons were fully explained, and then you were given exercises in a workbook format in order to check your understanding.Theexercises were fully explained afterwards, to further explain the concepts in case something wasn't clear.

Great instructional tool
This is an excellent book for both teachers and tutors alike. I use it for both remedial and enrichment for the many different levels I am tutoring. The "Putting It All Together" chapters at the end of each unit are really great. The answer to each question is given along with the corresponding lesson so the student knows exactly which skills need to be practiced. I would highly recommend this outstanding book.

8th grade reading comprehension
It is a very effective, well organized workbook that divides the sections to encourage manageable study. ... Read more

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Nonfiction Reading Comp Science Grade 4
This science workbook is different from many other science workbooks in that there are no science experiments to reinforce the lessons, which is actually a nice welcome change for me. It is mainly read a one page article and answer questions on another page with the fill-in-the-bubble format and also one page with a quick vocabulary review. You can see a few sample pages on the Teacher Created Resources website. This workbook has 144 pages and many interesting readings that appeal to this grade level like how we get ice cream headaches, what is deodarant about, dust mites, etc. This workbooks is a great science supplement, I also like Steck Vaughn's science/reading workbooks too.

non fiction reading comprehension :science, grade 1-2
It helps reading comprehension and also helps to understand basic science facts.
And the contents are very familliar to us and very interesting ... Read more

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Leveled passages with ready-to-use assessment pages help teachers quickly screen students for reading problems, such as low word recognition, poor fluency rate, and inadequate comprehension. Rubrics and grade-level norms make interpreting the data simple and easy, and record-keeping forms allow teachers to document and monitor student performance all year long. Meets Reading First guidelines. ... Read more

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Valuable for Teachers
In teaching a course on literacy assessment, I was looking for a concise means to incorporate Running Record and Miscue Analysis. This book enabled me to find a happy middle ground that was highly applicable for my preservice teachers - something they could wrap their heads around and put into practice. Definitely a great starting point for teachers wanting a quick and simple reading assessment. There is also a 3 Minute Reading Assessment for grades 5-8.

Helpful Tool
This is a great resource for any classroom teacher.The assessments are user-friendly and help you to quickly pinpoint reading difficulties.Unlike many other assessments, there is a comprehension piece in addition to expression and automaticity. I photocopy kids' results to share with parents; and the assessments are simple enough that parents are able to understand the results and practice specific skills with their child at home.

Why four, not five stars: They're more like five or six minute assessments once you actually write down all your notes.I've used them for awhile, and even with practice am never done in three minutes.I also wish there were more passages for each grade level.Overall though, a great book and one of my more often-used teacher resources.

Reading Fluency & Comprehension
I got this product in the hopes it would help me finding material for a student of mine with fluency issues.It does.I only wish it had more passages on each level, instead of just one!He isn't progressing thatthat quickly.

Great Assessments
I have used this and the higher level version of this book.They are great, short assesments for reading fluency.A passage with a word count is provided for the instructor, as well as a student page.I prefer to use these for instruction or practice, and use standarized versions for documentation such as Aims Web. ... Read more

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Reading comprehension is a skill that all students must develop for academic success, especially as they advance to college and beyond. This book for junior and senior high school students asks them meaningful questions about their reading preferences and difficulties. For example—

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Its not easy for teachers to hold the attention of todays junior high students! Theyre easily distracted and lose interest quickly. Heres a reading curriculum designed to challenge them to think. Written by an experienced reading teacher and workshop leader, it features 45 high-interest lessons on topics like jeans (The Never-Fading Popularity of Levis® Jeans) and Buying Your First Car. Youll find 15 story lessons and activities, all printed in a big 8-1/4" x 11" spiral-bound format for easy photocopying. Each story includes a brief overview of the storys topic…a word list to introduce unfamiliar words…recommended books, videos, CDs, records, and cassettes related to the subject…crafts, projects, role-playing, games, and other activities that tie into the story…reproducible comprehension questions…and extension activities such as plays, projects, and other activities to allow students to experience the subject beyond the story. This comprehension program poses literal, fact-based questions as well as interpretive questions that ask students to draw logical conclusions based on what theyve read. Its flexible enough to be used effectively with poor readers, average readers, upper level readers, and special needs students in the classroom. ... Read more

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No answers
I'm extremely disappointed. I'm a private tutor, and this is nearly useless in my situation. I'm not presenting lessons, which this book is geared to.I need to provide students with extra practice in reading comprehension. Since no answers are provided, this isn't usable. Neither I nor my tutors have time to read every passage and long answers in order to evaluate the student's responses. ... Read more

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Finish Line Comprehension Skills: Author's Purpose is designed to provide additional practice in basic comprehension skills and strategies. In Part I, each major skill is presented through a variety of approaches. Each approach is addressed separately with a teaching lesson that explains it and walks students through a sample question and answer. Part II refers students to the introductory pages in Part I for help and then gives ample practice in each approach to the skill. Most of the passages have been written on a fourth- or fifth-grade level of difficulty.

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Contains exercises based on national standards to ensure that studentsmaster skills before progressing. Entertaining and interactiveactivities with eye-catching graphics make learning and reviewing funand effective. A great tool for keeping children current during theschool year or preparing them during the summer for the grade ahead.Supports NCTE standards.

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Practical and excellent!
The stories are a good length. The interest level is high. There are stories for everyone. It's a good book to use as a study guide. ... Read more

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Reading Passages
WOW!I teach 3rd grade and love using this series to help prepare my students for their state tests. They are great for teaching comprehension/reading skills and testing skills.I would reccommend them to anyone in the teaching profession and parents:) ... Read more

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With examples from literature, science, history, business, general interest, etc, this fully updated edition provides a reading comprehension tutorial in an easy to use format.This guide helps readers learn how to quickly: Get essential information from a passage, Find the main idea Increase comprehension and reading speed, Identify chronological order Find meaning in a variety of readings, Draw conclusions ... Read more

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Too difficult for junior high students
I teach a Language Arts Lab class to high school students with a 6th-8th grade reading level. The questions are better suited for 10th or even 11th graders. The title should be changed. My regular ninth grade students--who are a pretty bright group-- would have difficulty with these questions.

mediocre stuff
This book should have written as for high school students.That's the book's level of the reading.It was a waste of money for a college student, who needs much more higher level of reading i.e. difficult contents.

Leveled for High School
There is nothing wrong with this book but the reading practice inside is of a high school level.I purchsed it to use with my middle school students but gave it to the high school teacher.I think the reading level should be posted with these items so other teachers don't run into the same problem.

Not really the same level as the SAT
The problems are worth doing, but the level of difficulty is not that ofan SAT. In SAT critical reading questions, you will often be asked to makejudgements based on a gut feeling of what the author was trying to portray.Also, the SAT readings can contain a few lines that are quiteincomprehensible, and you are forced to answer questions even though youare in a state of partial confusion. There are neither of these pitfalls tobe seen in this book. Also the readings in this book are shorter. For thesereasons, this book has to be supplemented with others for a really goodpreparation for SAT critical reading.

Patience is the key
I used this book to study for the SAT Verbal. I scored well over 200 points after finishing this book ( from 510 to 760 ) ! As in almost every standardized test, long term planning is the key. This book is very very comprehensive and should be used for the patient and the long term planner. The other SAT verbal books mainly deal with memorizing Vocabulary. However, app. half of the SAT verbal questions and points are Reading Comprehension. Quite often, these SAT books give you a few RC samples and advise an overly generalized method. This book is specifically committed in tackling these specific questions with lots of examples and an emphasis on self-learning. With consistent effort and patience, you will score BIG! The only thing that turned me off about this book is that it can be repetitive and boring. You get pummeled by sooo many actual RC questions that you just get sick of it! But it's worth the effort. Along the way, you will master RC questions and smile! ... Read more

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Boost Standardized Test Scores!
The sure-fire way to build the reading comprehension skills students need to succeed! Forty short passages are paired with graphic organizers to help all kids easily learn how to find the main idea, understand cause and effect, compare and contrast, sequence events, and more. Watch test scores soar. ... Read more

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Improved Test Scores
My son did not test as well in reading comprehension in 5th grade as I had hoped, so I searched for a workbook that would help him improve over the course of 6th grade. This book was a great tool. It's brief but to the point. My son's test scores improved dramatically this year. I highly recommend this workbook as a supplement to your child's reading classes. ... Read more

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A flexible, high-interest program that can be used with all regulare and special students, grades 10-12. Each volume provides over 45 factual stories with related teaching materials, 15 at each level.

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Essential reading for teachers
The book is essential for any teacher who teaches primary age children. Highly accesible writing style and an enjoyable read. I refer back to this book weekly throughout the year. I highly recommend this book for anybody thinking about Readers' Workshop, it will inspire you!

Need a great plan to teach comprehension?
I knew I needed to integrate comprehension skills better in my first grade guided reading groups but was having trouble doing it with consistentcy and excellence.This book lays out the whole year and touches on on all the necessary components.I highly recommend it.!

Wow of a book for teachers!
Wow! What an amazing book filled with step by step strategies scaffolded to lead learners into a magical world filled with reading for meaning. Each chapter details explicit reading instruction in a way that is easy to visualize and exciting with all the fun possibilities for teachers. I am truly inspired by this book and can't wait to start planning and transforming my teaching and questioning strategies. Wonderful resource!

Fantastic Read
Great for any reading teacher (k-8).Excellent ideas.Pictures of Debbie's fantasy classroom.It's a must for your professional library!

Thoughtfu and Enlightening
Debbie Miller's book is my new mentor text. I have read it more than once and have marked pages with post-its and highlighter. I have changed my classroom setting and library. She has truly inspired me to look more thoughtfully at my best teaching practices. ... Read more

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Convenient, if not very "in-depth"
This would be a good tool for a teacher to summarily assess student's reading. It can give a hint that more testing is needed. It is extremely easy to administer and to record.

Reading Assessment
These assessments provide a teacher with a quick way of monitoring progress and determining need for additional testing. Easy to administer and to score.

great mini assessments
As a special education teacher, I have used these with my in class support students more as practice and mini assessments.They are only one page long, so they are quick and easy.They provide a teacher's page with a word count and a page for the student without a word count.I also used the lower grade levels for my pull out students.(I prefer to use a more standardized assessment such as Aims Web for documentation purposes.)

Don't Pass This Up
Its true; it really only takes 3-5 minutes to assess your students' reading level.It assesses the words correct per minute, the % of correct words, comprehension, fluency, pace, smoothness, and tone.Its great and highly recommended.I wish I had this years ago!

Very Helpful!
I found this book very useful to use in the classroom. I was able to conduct the assessments fairly quickly and provide both myself and the parents with an abbreviated list of areas in which the student needed to work.Really great for the classroom teacher! ... Read more

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A flexible, high-interest program that can be used with all regular and special students, grades 4-6. Each volume provides over 45 factual stories with related teaching materials, 15 at each level. ... Read more

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An Invaluable Addition to Any Educator's Library!
"Reading Stories for Comprehension Success"is an excellent resource of forty-five non-fiction passages.Each graded passage is presented like a mini-unit.It begins with a host of prereading activities and resources for the particular non-fiction topic. Following this is theactual passage (and this reviewer has found the passages to be particularlywell-written as well as very interesting).The passages are followed bywell-designed questions, attending to both literal and non-literalcomprehension. In addition, the passages lend themselves to follow-upwriting assignments in which students can emulate the author's style.Thisis one of the best books of its kind! ... Read more

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Very few test takers formulate a strategy before they launch into a GMAT Reading Comprehension passage, but they really should. By focusing on four simple tasks, you will markedly improve your speed and accuracy. Native and non-native English speakers all benefit enormously from the STOP Technique. Simply put, the experts at Veritas Prep will convince you to re-learn how to read. ... Read more

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Great strategic approach
This Veritas Prep book is an excellent guide to tackling the reading comprehension section of the GMAT. It teaches a good overall strategy and provides useful insider tips. Specifically, the STOP strategy works well to deconstruct the passages quickly and efficiently. Using the strategy, I have a framework in place as I am reading, allowing me to isolate the main messages and critical facts of the paragraphs. When you reach the questions, you almost know what they are going to ask, and the insider tips helps to avoid the incorrect choices and pick the right answer. Great tool and approach to tackling the test.

Another positive is that even after the test, this made me a better reader. It helps you understand how a good passage should be written - helping you read efficiently going forward.

Love the book
Extremely well written and great passages, they exactly replicate the GMAT, neither too easy nor too difficult.

Provides good practice...
The question sets are quite good... Some of the toughest GMAT relevant sets I have seen.. If you do well on these, there is no way you wont do well on the actual GMAT RC. So this book can be very helpful in gauging your preparation.

Reading Comprehension Book Review
I used Veritas Prep's Reading Comprehension book as a guide for approaching this time-consuming but important component of the GMAT Verbal section.Because the GMAT is computer-adaptive, the better you're doing on the Verbal section, the tougher the Reading Comp passages will be.The subject matter becomes abstract (ex - different approaches to studying double helix DNA) and unclear if you don't have a strategy to guide you while you're reading.I found VP's framework for Reading Comp to be the most concise and reliable of any other GMAT prep materials (I had also referenced Kaplan and Princeton Review prior to VP).This book is very clear and its principles will save you tons of valuable time on the GMAT's Verbal section - don't let yourself fall behind on time like so many do.

Making the difference on the Verbal score
As you probably know, you can make the biggest improvement on your GMAT score by nailing the Verbal.I picked up the Veritas prep books when I decided I needed to retake the GMAT and improve my score.Not surprisingly, I was particularly interested in the various books for the Verbal section of the test.This Reading Comp book really helped me develop a strategy for efficiently tackling RC problems without getting bogged down in lots of re-reading.Ultimately, I was able to significantly boost my verbal score in part because I used this RC book from Veritas. ... Read more

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Great small book
The comprehension book is very well written.My daughter learnt a lot and enjoyed while doing so. ... Read more

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Reciprocal teaching is a technique based on teacher modeling, student participation, and four strategies that good readers use to comprehend text: predicting, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing. Although reciprocal teaching originally was designed for use with struggling readers, author Lori D. Oczkus offers innovative lessons aimed at improving the reading comprehension of all students. Reciprocal Teaching at Work: Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension provides a practical classroom resource on reciprocal teaching that readers will find accessible and engaging. Chapter 1 describes each reciprocal teaching strategy in detail and suggests ways that teachers can overcome both difficulties that they may encounter when using this teaching technique and common problems that students have with using the strategies. Chapters 2–4 explain how to use reciprocal teaching in whole-class sessions, guided reading groups, and literature circles, respectively. Each of these chapters offers scaffolded lessons, minilessons, and reproducible forms for classroom teachers to use with students, and reflection questions for staff development. The appendixes provide a list of what teachers should observe when students work with the reciprocal teaching strategies, a student self-assessment for strategy usage, and instructions for conducting informal assessment interviews with students. This book will benefit classroom teachers and reading specialists working primarily with students in grades 2–6, and teacher educators, school administrators, and staff developers seeking successful reading comprehension strategies to share with teachers.

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Great tool to enhance comprehension!
I have shared and modeled the concepts in this book and find that it has great tools and is easy to follow. This is a must read for staff teaching grades 6-8.

Reciprocal Teaching
This book is great as a first intro to Reciprocal Teaching.These are great research based strategies you can use to improve students' comprehension.I used this book with my whole 2nd grade class and then formed book clubs with my higher readers.They loved it!

Reciprocal Teaching at Work
As an elementary principal the book Reciprocal Teaching at Work has helped my staff incorporate the method of reciprocal teaching in the classroom.The textbook is written in a way that is easy for teachers to understand and apply to their everyday reading program.This is an excellent resource.

Experienced teacher gives this product high marks!
My teaching has been refined and my students are working towards independence as great readers.It's easy to apply to curriculum already in place!

Reciprocal Teaching
This book is an excellent tool for teaching the four important reading stategies of predicting, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing. The third graders that I have used it with love the characters. They are using the strategies more because of the characters that were used to introduce them. The fifth graders in our school have taken over the teaching of the strategies using reciprocal teaching. It is an excellent tool to teach reading either whole class or small group. ... Read more