Reading Comprehension, Level 5 (Vocabulary Development)

Reading Comprehension: Vocabulary Development Series. Ignite the interest of your reluctant reader and rekindle the enthusiasm of your accomplished one with these high-interest Reading Comprehension Workbooks. Each book includes 10 original, exciting and informative short stories that cover a broad range of topics such as Tales of Adventure, Science, Biographies, Tales of Fantasy, and Interpersonal Relationships. Multi-cultural and non-sexist guidelines have been observed to provide reading material for a wide population. New vocabulary is defined and used in context. Pronunciation entries are from Thorndike Barnhart's Advanced Dictionary. Students learn how to preview and survey through a preview question by focusing on key sentences and/or paragraphs designed to teach essential skills. Each lesson illustration is intended to add interest to the story and to assist the reader in understanding the selections, plot, and character development.