Learning to Read by Topic: Chess (Learning to Read by Topic)

Mary and John Acken

ISBN 10: 0971980306 / ISBN 13: 9780971980303

Published by CityWeb Corporation, 2002

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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning to Read by Topic: Chess (Learning to Read by Topic)
• Publisher: CityWeb Corporation
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0971980306
• ISBN 13: 9780971980303
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Learning to Read by Chess" improves children's reading ability while learning about a topic of interest. In this book, the topic is chess. Each explanation of the components of chess builds reading fluency. Examples of chess notation strengthen children’s meta cognition. The words found in the glossary are in bold to increase word knowledge and improve vocabulary. The text features, table of contents, glossary and the index support the development of non-fiction or expository reading strategies. Chess is not only a fun game of strategy and thinking, but can be one of the best intellectual preparations for life.