Each of the stories are followed by activities for practicing reading skills such as:
- comprehension
- vocabulary development
- phonetic elements
- word attack skills
Read and Understand Nonfiction has 22 two-page stories that vary in reading difficulty from low-fourth through sixth grade.
The types of stories include:
- biography
- other cultures
- life science
- physical science
- arts and crafts
- sports
Some story titles are "Home Run Summer," "Vietnamese Holidays," "Marion Anderson," "Love That Chocolate!," "The Ants Go Marching," and "Gold, Gold, Gold!"
Practice activities for every story include:
- a comprehension page
- a vocabulary page
Other skills practiced include:
- characterization
- fact and opinion
- sequencing information
- main topics and supporting details
- following directions
- summarizing and organizing information
- outlining
The stories and practice materials can be used for directed lessons with small groups or individual students or as independent practice activities in class or at home. The reading levels in each book span several grades to ensure that appropriate material for most all students is provided. A complete list of skills practiced is given in the table on contents for each book. An answer key is provided. All 144 pages perforated for easy removal. $12.95 each
