For over 25 years, this program from Barnell Loft has been proven to successfully build comprehension skills. The Specific Skill Series increases the proficiency of all students in all skill areas, although it works especially well for remedial instruction. This updated classic, with reading selections and contemporary artwork, builds 9 essential skills: Working Within Words Using the Context Getting the Facts Drawing Conclusions Identifying Inferences Following Directions Locating the Answer Getting the Main Idea Detecting the Sequence Features: Each skill is developed through individual books tailored for each reading level Short reading passages capture students' interest Consistent format promotes rapid skill acquisition Can be used one-on-one, in small groups, or with your entire class

Specific Skill Series has been proven to build comprehension skills successfully for more than 25 years. Students who have mastered certain key comprehension skills can use reading as a springboard to broader academic success. This complete reading comprehension program has provided the extensive practice necessary for mastery. The Fifth Edition of Specific Skills Series uses updated reading selections and contemporary artwork to build nine essential skills: Working Within Words Using the Context Getting the Facts Drawing Conclusions Identifying Inferences Following Directions Locating the Answer Getting the Main Idea Detecting the Sequence The combination of short reading passages selected to capture student interest, followed by consistently formatted exercise questions, promotes rapid skill acquisition.