Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter- Book 3
Reading Comprehension Book 3 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas.
A sample passage title is given for each subject area-
Social Studies—First Ladies
Science—Eclipses
Philosophy, Logic, and Language—The Giving Trees
Combined Subjects—Amelia Earhart
Math—Tree Rings Tell a Story
Literature—A House Made From Trees
The Arts—A Great Musician
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
Educators Publishing Services
ISBN 9780838806029
SKU 7006029
Grade 5
| Book Title | Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter- Book 3 |
| Publisher: | E.P.S. / School Specialty |
| Author | Jane Ervin |
Reading Comprehension Book 3 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas.
A sample passage title is given for each subject area-
Social Studies—First Ladies
Science—Eclipses
Philosophy, Logic, and Language—The Giving Trees
Combined Subjects—Amelia Earhart
Math—Tree Rings Tell a Story
Literature—A House Made From Trees
The Arts—A Great Musician
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
Educators Publishing Services
ISBN 9780838806029
SKU 7006029
Grade 5
