Reading Comprehension Success in 20 Minutes a Day (Skill Builders) - Softcover

LearningExpress Editors

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1576856763 ISBN 13: 9781576856765

Publisher: LearningExpress, LLC, 2009

Synopsis

Being a good reader is about more than just knowing the words-it's about being able to understand those words in context. With today's challenges on standardized tests, in the classroom, at the workplace, and in everyday life situations, it's more important than ever to know how to draw meaning from what you read. With Reading Comprehension Success in 20 Minutes a Day, you can boost your performance immediately! This study guide uses 20 clear, concise lessons with detailed explanations that will increase your reading comprehension skills in just 20 minutes a day. With examples from literature, essays, technical writing, and articles, Reading Comprehension Success includes: A Pretest to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses Lessons with hundreds of exercises in test format to help you acquire or refresh essential reading comprehension skills A Posttest to show you the progress you've made Additional resources and proven tips for important standardized test preparation Reading Comprehension essentials inside include: Finding the Main Idea Determining Essential Information Chronological Order Defining Vocabulary in Context Difference between Fact and Opinion Similarities and Differences Point of View Diction Style Word Power Finding the Implied Main Idea Assuming Causes and Predicting Effects Finding Meaning in Literature Drawing Conclusions

About this edition

• Publisher: LearningExpress, LLC
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1576856763
• ISBN 13: 9781576856765
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 196