This unique collection of 36 passages gives every student the opportunity to read and grasp the same information at his or her skill level. Each set of 12 passages includes three nonfiction pieces on the same topic, written for these reading levels: 2.5 - 4.0, 4.1 -5.5, and 5.6 -7.0. A companion page of test-formatted questions targets key comprehension skills - finding the main idea, identifying cause and effect, sequencing events, using context clues, understanding figurative language, and more! Exciting nonfiction topics - from Pluto's demotion to the history of Halloween - motivate intermediate-grade readers. For use with Grades 4-6.

Biography:

Carol Ghiglieri is a writer and editor who works in both trade and educational publishing. She has written a number of books for struggling and emerging readers, including books for Scholastic's Read 180 program.