Presents cutting-edge, evidence-based interventions for dealing with specific difficulties of reading comprehension in children aged 7-11.
An in-depth introduction to the ‘poor comprehender profile’, which describes children who despite being fluent readers have difficulty extracting meaning from text. Sets out a range of practical interventions for improving reading skills in this group - along with comprehensive guidance on assessment and monitoring, and insightful accounts of professionals’ experience in delivering the techniques described. Includes an overview of psychological theories of reading comprehension, evaluating their practical applicability.
This complete study edition of Wharton's classic novella Ethan Frome includes information about the period during which the story is set, the newspaper article that sparked Wharton's imagination, questions, writing ideas, and projects - everything students need as they discover Ethan's tragic story.
- Friendly reading support ensures understanding and enjoyment - Guided Reading Questions guide students through the work by raising important issues in key passages. - Footnotes explain obscure references, unusual usages, and terms - Words for Everyday Use entries define and give pronunciations for difficult terms
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