Survival Reading Skills Author:Tekla White The activities in this book will help students put their reading skills to work in many situations encountered in real-life. They will have the opportunity to read and fill in forms, interpret pictures, follow directions, and analyze advertisements. They will be introduced to questionnaires and charts that combine reading and writing skills. — Th... more »e book is divided into eight sections. Each section contains a table of contents, teaching tips and extension activities, and student practice pages.
* Reading Pictures -- observing & evaluating science projects, interpreting data in picture form, following picture directions to make a pinwheel
* Following Directions -- making out a catalog order, putting something together, tying knots * Forms and Applications -- summer camp, job, library card
* Contests, Rebates, and Advertisements -- filling out coupons, evaluating ads
* Directions & Diagrams, Labels & Signs -- programming a VCR, reading a food label, reading a store directory
* Reading for Details -- build a model boat, plan a garden
* Visualizing What You Read -- draw a map, draw a picture from written directions
* Sequencing and Schedules -- time line, a weekend schedule
Special Features: skills checklist, answer key. Humorous, helpful line art illustrations throughout. All 64 pages perforated for easy removal.« less