Reading Comprehesion: in Varied Subject Matter

Reading Comprehension Book 5 includes 31 selections several subject areas: Social Studies, Science, Philosophy, Math, Literature, The Arts, etc. In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: 149 About the Passage 151 introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge 149 Reason for Reading 151 explains the reading skill emphasized 149 Reading the Passage 149 Thinking it Over 151 lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing 149 Studying the Passage 151 asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. 149 Using the Words 151 encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph 149 Writing about It 151 has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Author: Jane Ervin Grade: 7-8 Pages: 97, Paperback Publisher: Educators Publishing Service ISBN: 0-8388-9605-8