Prime-time comprehension (Ages 8-10) is one title in a three-book series. In each book are 20 varied and interesting original texts. For each text there are comprehension questions (encompassing three different levels of reasoning) and a related activity. (Foreword).

This book contains eight 11+ assessment papers based on traditional literature. The texts provide challenging sources for children who are in the last few months of preparation before taking the 11+ test or entrance examinations. The texts have been carefully chosen to give children exposure to richer vocabulary, which they may not naturally choose to read independently.CONTENTS: Introduction. Information for students book. Self-assessment. Progress Chart. 1 The Wind in the Willows. 2 The Swiss Family Robinson.3 Treasure Island. 4 The Call of the Wild. 5 The Case of the Speckled Band. 6 War of the Worlds. 7 A Christmas Carol. 8 Jane Eyre. Mark Scheme

A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—narrated by a fifteen year old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. Everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning for him. At fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbour’s dog Wellington impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing. Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer, and turns to his favourite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. But the investigation leads him down some unexpected paths and ultimately brings him face to face with the dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As Christopher tries to deal with the crisis within his own family, the narrative draws readers into the workings of Christopher’s mind. And herein lies the key to the brilliance of Mark Haddon’s choice of narrator: The most wrenching of emotional moments are chronicled by a boy who cannot fathom emotions. The effect is dazzling, making for one of the freshest debut in years: a comedy, a tearjerker, a mystery story, a novel of exceptional literary merit that is great fun to read.

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A fresh repackaging of the bestselling Uglies boks...the series that started the whole dystopian trend!

"Every classroom has readers who struggle with texts. Whatever their challenges, it is our job as teachers to help them negotiate the texts of their world." Linda Hoyt Classroom-ready solutions to support K-6 striving readers at your fingertips In elementary classrooms across America, there are increasing numbers of students with specialized learning needs-striving readers who need additional support to reach their academic potential. Linda Hoyt and colleagues support these learners with strategic interventions and tools in this easy-to-use handbook for whole class, small group, and one-to-one instruction. Dip into the three parts-Nonfiction, Fiction, and Assessment-where commonly-asked questions from teachers like you frame a menu of solutions covering a variety of instructional possibilities. Following each question you'll find: Side-by-Side Observations-portraits of striving readers and the tools and solutions that will benefit their development Solutions-a wealth of instructional tools and scaffolds to support K-6 readers Formative assessment tools-reading records, observation checklists, story maps, and more-also available in a customizable format on the accompanying CD-ROM.