Spectrum - Reading for Main Ideas and Details in Informational Text, Grade 5 (Spectrum Focus)

The Spectrum® Reading for Main Ideas and Details in Literature Workbook for fifth grade features 36 pages of skill-specific instruction to help children build language arts proficiency.

This standards-aligned workbook elevates critical thinking through extensive introductions and explanations, guided reading and independent practice, and comprehensive assessments and performance tasks. Students will learn how to summarize stories, draw inferences, support answers with texts, find main ideas, and more.

The best-selling Spectrum® series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging―the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

Spectrum Focus provides specific support for the skills and standards that students are learning in today's classroom. A complete introduction to the topic teaches each skill through in-depth explanations and examples. Guided practice scaffolds learners as their understanding grows. Independent practice builds proficiency and fluency for each skill. Performance tasks challenge learners to apply knowledge and make real-world connections. A comprehensive assessment provides evidence of skill mastery. No matter your need, Spectrum is with you every step of the way.