Read and; Understand, Fairytales and; Folktales, Grades 1-2 is filled with all-too-human creatures whose appeal for young readers makes them ideal focal points for learning and discussion. There are African, Indian, and Native American fables. This volume features 21 one- and two-page stories of varied reading difficulty. They are designed to meet a range of reading levels from beginning-second through beginning-fourth grade. Practice activities for every story include: a comprehension page, a vocabulary page, There are two pages for practice of skills, such as phonetic elements that include: blends, vowel sounds, silent letters, sequence of events, parts of speech, prefixes and suffixes, contractions, compound words, Each book in the Read and Understand Literature Genres series contains 19 to 23 stories, each followed by three to five pages of activities for practicing reading skills, such as: comprehension and vocabulary development. Activity pages can be used for: directed lessons with small groups or individual students, independent practice activities in class or at home, There are ready-to-use reproducible pages, with plenty of engaging illustrations that support the text. A complete list of skills practiced is given in the table of contents for each book. An answer key is provided. Read and Understand helps you meet your Reading First goals by providing practice in comprehension, vocabulary and phonics, and structural analysis. Dimensions: 8.5" x 11".