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The ability to recognize and analyze the structure and ideas behind a piece of writing is an enormous part of the Common Core Standard for Reading. The Common Core was developed to give readers and students the tools they need to succeed in school and in a career situation. This volume contains poetry by Robert Frost and Edgar Allan Poe and science writing excerpts, with quiz questions and advice from experts on how to best read and interpret the work.

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Product Description: Motivation and literacy go hand in hand in this practical book of strategies for classroom teachers. It provides effective tips and tools to motivate and grasp the attention of even the most reluctant readers. With numerous classroom examples, case studies, and blackline masters, this book will help you to boost motivation and literacy in your classroom right away...read more

Product Description: Improve the comprehension of your intermediate-grade students with the Quality Comprehension Model, a four-part approach to reading comprehension instruction that synthesizes and refines best practices. By using this Model, you will discover how to develop unique solutions for your students individual needs through instruction in key comprehension strategies, independent activities, assessments, and the innovative Read-Along Guide...read more