Synopses & Reviews
Stimulate reading excitement with nonfiction crafted for middle-level readability - This best-selling series motivates with high-interest selections at middle-level readability
- Emphasis is on reading nonfiction
- Critical thinking questions prepare students for state and national tests
The Wild Side, a perennial favorite among struggling readers, mesmerizes with astonishing tales of true-life adventures. One appreciative teacher notes: "I have difficulty removing the books from their hands at the end of the period!" Comprehension questions reinforce literal understanding, while critical thinking questions encourage students to consider the author's purpose, make inferences, identify cause and effect, and make predictions. With all this excitement, students won't realize how well designed this series is for reinforcing state reading standards.
- Reading Level 4-6
- Interest Level 6-12
Synopsis
Reading Level 4-6 and Interest Level 6-12
Table of Contents
The Wild Side
Crime and Punishment
Sample Lesson: The Legend of Billy the Kid
Unit 1
1. Bonnie and Clyde
2. Izzy and Moe
3. Kidnapped!
4. The Brinks Robbery
5. Dumb Criminals
Unit 2
6. The Real Jesse James
7. Typhoid Mary
8. How Bad Was Ma Barker?
9. Dillinger: A Crook with Style
10. Assassin!
Unit 3
11. Machine Gun Kelly
12. The Man with Many Faces
13. Was Lizzie Borden an Axe Murderer?
14. A Nazi War Criminal
15. The Mad Bomber