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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Skill Sharpeners Reading series contains engaging full-color stories followed by activity pages that practice a variety of reading skills. Skill Sharpeners Reading is designed to help your child improve his or her reading skills.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 6+ provides 12 motivating fiction and nonfiction stories. For example: <p/> Fiction Stories: <p/> Hercules and the Many-Headed Hydra<br> A Clever Jester Fools a King<br> The Sausage<br> Nonfiction Stories: <p/> The Terra Cotta Warriors: An Army of Clay<br> Animal Partnerships<br> Deborah Sampson, Revolutionary Soldier<br> Activity pages include: <p/> comprehension questions<br> a vocabulary exercise for every story<br> Other skills addressed include the following: <p/> critical thinking<br> interpreting graphic information<br> using a dictionary<br> summarizing<br> Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include: <p/> How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabulary<br> Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities<br> Teaching suggestions for analyzing texts<br> Extension activities that include graphic organizers, reading journals, and hands-on activities to help children connect their learning</p>

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