Reading Comprehension, Book 1, Grade 3 (Homeschool Edition)

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Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter is a comprehensive series designed to enhance students' nonfiction reading skills. With passages covering social studies, science, literature, mathematics, philosophy, logic, language, and the... Read more

Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter is a comprehensive series designed to enhance students' nonfiction reading skills. With passages covering social studies, science, literature, mathematics, philosophy, logic, language, and the arts, this series provides a broad knowledge base for students. Each book follows a consistent format, consisting of themed selections, comprehension questions, and writing prompts. The series spans grades 2-11 and is suitable for classrooms or homeschools with children of varying reading abilities. Improve reading, language, and comprehension skills with this valuable resource.


The full series comprises 14 student books and is ideal for grades 2-11. The Early Reading Comprehension workbooks (Books A-D) are designed for young readers in grades 2-4, while Reading Comprehension (Books 1-6) targets grades 3-8. For junior high and older students, MORE Reading Comprehension (Levels 1-4) is available.


In each lesson, the passage presentation follows a consistent 7-step format:



  • About the Passage - introduces the selection and activates prior knowledge

  • Reason for Reading - emphasizes the reading skill

  • The Selection - thematically organized selections across subject matter

  • Thinking it Over - lists broad questions to be answered in writing

  • Studying the Passage - asks questions about the main idea, facts, sequence, and requires drawing conclusions, making assumptions, and interpretation

  • Using the Words - encourages the use of new vocabulary in a paragraph

  • Writing about It - has students answer questions, offer interpretations, or opinions about the selection


Reading Comprehension Book 1 includes 31 selections covering 7 subject areas. Here are sample passage titles for each subject area:



  • Social Studies - Sacajawea

  • Science - How Rocks are Made

  • Philosophy Logic and Language - Pandora

  • Combined Subjects - How Insects Communicate

  • Math - The History of Numerals

  • Literature - A Different Kind of Home

  • The Arts - The Art of Creating Cartoons


This series addresses various skills, including story recall, sequencing, identifying facts, drawing conclusions, vocabulary development, main idea comprehension, extending thoughts in writing, and making inferences.


Please note that this item is available for purchase by Homeschools only.

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Description

Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter features nonfiction reading passages covering social studies, science, literature, mathematics, philosophy, logic, language, the arts, and combined subjects. These passages are followed by comprehension questions, including story recall, inferential questions, and writing prompts. The books are arranged thematically with selections related to one another to show different aspects of a topic and give students a broader knowledge of a subject. Topics and questions prepare students for standardized tests and provide valuable practice in nonfiction reading comprehension.



The consistent format allows students in the same class to use different levels in the series - it's helpful for classrooms or homeschools with children of varying reading abilities. Students gain confidence and increase their reading, language, and comprehension skills as they progress through the series.



The full series is comprised of 14 student books and spans grades 2-11. The Early Reading Comprehension workbooks (Books A-D) are for young readers, specifically grades 2-4. Reading Comprehension (Books 1-6) targets grades 3-8, and MORE Reading Comprehension (Levels 1-4) is designed for junior high and older students.



In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format:




  • About the Passage - introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge

  • Reason for Reading - explains the reading skill emphasized

  • The Selection - thematically organized selections across subject matter

  • Thinking it Over - lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing

  • Studying the Passage - asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret

  • Using the Words - encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph

  • Writing about It - has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion



Reading Comprehension Book 1 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area:




  • Social Studies - Sacajawea

  • Science - How Rocks are Made

  • Philosophy Logic and Language - Pandora

  • Combined Subjects - How Insects Communicate

  • Math - The History of Numerals

  • Literature - A Different Kind of Home

  • The Arts - The Art of Creating Cartoons



Skills Addressed:




  • Story recall

  • Sequencing

  • Identifying facts

  • Drawing conclusions

  • Vocabulary development

  • Main idea

  • Extending thoughts in writing

  • Inference



Please note that this item is available for purchase by Homeschools only.

Information

Subject: Language Arts

Grade: Grade 3

Brand: Educators Publishing Service

Author: Jane Ervin

Dimensions: 11 x 8.50

UPC: 9780838806005