Authentic Reading Practice, Grades 1-3 by Moore, Jo Ellen / Norris, Jill - 2001

Monterey: Evan-Moor. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 2001. Paperback. New from publisher, but suffered some corner wear on the open edge while on display and during storage. This light damage doens't affect the use of the book at all. ; 288 pages; This book gives students practice in the kinds of reading they will need in real life. They will learn to read names, labels, signs, the calendar, and other things they will encounter in a school environment. They will also learn to follow written directions in school subjects, recipes, making things, etc. Everyday reading skills outside of school are also presented, such as reading food packaging and labels, price tags, maps and directories, letters and postcards, and menus. Students will also learn to read at the supermarket -- product names, shopping lists, coupons, advertising, checks, and receipts. Last, but not least, students will learn to read for information in nonfiction books, charts and diagrams, reference books, and magazines. Answers to exercises are provided. .