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
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
Table of Contents
Sample Lesson: Fire in Midair
Unit 1
1. Into the Flames
2. Doctors (and Nurses) Without Borders
3. Bass Reeves: Hero of the Wild West
4. Avalanche in British Columbia
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Unit 2
6. The Miracle Mission
7. Alone at Sea
8. Escape from Iran
9. Fearless Reporter
10. Nurses on the Front Line
Unit 3
11. Life and Death: The Crash of Flight 242
12. Courage at Knifepoint
13. Rescue Mission
14. Fallen Heroes
15. Terror at the YMCA