This activity-packed book is a great way to improve reading, writing, and research skills while teaching general knowledge and fascinating facts about the United States. <BR>
Reading Comprehension: Students read a simple presentation of information about each state and then answer specific questions designed to improve reading comprehension. Skills include reading for details, locating information, and finding facts. <BR>
Writing Skills get perfected as students complete bonus writing activities for every state! <BR>
Research Skills get a workout as students "look-up" key information in an encyclopedia or on the Internet to help them complete the "Research the Facts" activities. <BR>
Also included: United States outline maps; list of states, capitals, and abbreviations; a capitals and abbreviations test page; addresses where students can write to receive information about each state; a letter format which may be addressed to request information from a state; and more!
Kitty Scharf was a special education teacher who saw a need for high-interest/low readability materials that met her struggling students' unique needs. So she and her partner created Remedia Publications' supplemental educational materials.