Organized by specific reading skills, this book is designed to enhance students' reading comprehension. The focused, meaningful practice and entertaining topics motivate students to learn. Lively reading passages present high-interest subjects in a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Subject matter from across the curriculum - including topics from science, history, and literary classics - deepens student knowledge while strengthening reading skills. The grade-appropriate selections in Reading Comprehension bolster any reading program. Reading skills such as main idea, identifying details, summarizing, author's purpose, and story elements have been carefully aligned with national reading standards. Work through one skill at a time or select from a variety of skills to give a broader range of practice before standardized tests. Empower you students to succeed and open the door to a lifetime of reading fluency with these easy-to-use reproducible worksheets.