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by Frank Schaffer Publications (Compiled by)
Summarizing is an essential reading comprehension skill for all subject areas. Help students understand summarizing using Spotlight on Reading: Summarizing for grades 5-6. This 48-page book includes a variety of high-interest lessons and activities that make learning fun The exercises increase in difficulty as the book progresses, so students practice more-advanced skills as they work. With a variety of formats, teachers can provide direct instruction, reinforcement, and independent practice throughout the year. This book is perfect for practice at home and school and includes an answer key. It aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.
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Summarizing is an essential reading comprehension skill that students use throughout all subject areas. You and your students are sure to find Summarizing both educationally challenging and fun. Using a variety of instructional formats, such as original poetry, stories, maps, and nonfiction selections, this book will guide students through the steps that lead to writing their own summaries. By mastering summarization, students will strengthen their comprehension across the curriculum and become better communicators in everyday life.
