... paragraph. 8THGRADEREADING COMPREHENSION SUCCESS– 8THGRADE READING COMPREHENSIONSUCCESSElizabeth CheslaL EARNINGE XPRESS S KILL B UILDERSNew York LESSON 1 ã LearningExpress Skill Builders10 8TH ... money to replace it.” 8THGRADEREADING COMPREHENSION SUCCESS– LESSON 2 ã LearningExpress Skill Builders12JUST WHAT ISAMAIN IDEA,ANYWAY?One of the most common questions on reading com-prehension ... just his opinion.DISTINGUISHINGBETWEEN FACT AND OPINIONLãEãSãSãOãN44AA 8THGRADE READING COMPREHENSION SUCCESS LESSON 2 ã LearningExpress Skill Builders163. What is the...
... SUGGESTED READING FOR 8TH GRADERS–286 8th_ GRD_267_292.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:34 PM Page 286 8th_ GRD_225_266.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:33 PM Page 250 285APPENDIX:SUGGESTED READING FOR 8TH GRADERSThis ... pleasure reading. Sports Illustrated for KidsAre you a sports fan? Check out this magazine andread all about your favorite teams, players, and sportsevents!– SUGGESTED READING FOR 8TH GRADERS–287 8th_ GRD_267_292.qxd:Layout ... of great books and magazines to read. Studying reading comprehension and answering reading test questions is fine, but the best way to improve your reading ability is to read. Read every day, even...
... supporting detail and explanation5. Conclusion– ORGANIZING IDEAS–238 8th_ GRD_225_266.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:33 PM Page 238 Tips for Reading GraphsAs you read a graph, there are a few strategies you ... sure that everything in your piece of writing relates to that topic. 8th_ GRD_225_266.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:33 PM Page 243 8th_ GRD_225_266.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:33 PM Page 234 You might organize ... specific assertion and ends by talkingabout the general topic once again. 8th_ GRD_225_266.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:33 PM Page 240 8th_ GRD_181_224.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:31 PM Page 224 Questions1....
... measures. Look at these examples:– GRAPHS–200 6th graders 7th graders 8th graders Picnic table upgrades Swimming pool upgrades Camping site upgrades cPicnic Swim CampNot every ... questions:1. Which grade did the most students earn?2. How many students passed the quiz with a grade of C or better?3. How many students took the quiz?The bar for a B grade is the tallest, ... of Students Grade EarnedAmy Dan Toby35302520151050Amount spent (dollars)Food and snacks Movies and games Clothing 8th_ GRD_181_224.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:31 PM Page 201 8th_ GRD_143_180.qxd:Layout...
... of different writing genres.– IDENTIFYING AN AUTHOR’S PURPOSE–156 8th_ GRD_143_180.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:28 PM Page 156 8th_ GRD_143_180.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:28 PM Page 144 And if he’s sharing ... toits audience? Why are they effective? SKILL BUILDINGUNTIL NEXT TIME 8th_ GRD_103_142.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:27 PM Page 117 8th_ GRD_143_180.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:28 PM Page 152 Here, we seem ... supportingsentences. Try to use at least one new wordin your paragraphs. SKILL BUILDINGUNTIL NEXT TIME 8th_ GRD_103_142.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:27 PM Page 140 Writing to EntertainImagine you’re packing...
... rampant.– BECOMING AN ACTIVE READER–24+✔! 8th_ GRD_1_38.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:22 PM Page 24 8THGRADE READING COMPREHENSION AND WRITING SKILLS 8th_ GRD_FM_i_xii.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:35 PM ... YORKđ 8TH GRADE READING COMPREHENSION AND WRITINGSKILLS 8th_ GRD_FM_i_xii.qxd:Layout 1 8/11/09 3:35 PM Page iii 1PretestBefore you begin, find out how much you already know about reading ... formula for reading success.To understand and remember what you read, you need to be involved with what you are reading. In otherwords, you need to be an active reader. People often think of reading...
... _ lC_ _ _ _ _ _ _ lWarm-up Task 1. The words/ phrases in the box below all appear in the reading passage. Use them to complete the sentences.emotion communicate integralpart solemn lull ... entertain? It makes people happy and excited. It delights the senses.While you read Unit 12 Reading PAGE 124 ...
... activities3’4’6’5’7’I. WARM-UP Guessing jobs. a teacher; a doctor; a singer; a scientistII. PRE -READING - Newton, Edison, DarwinMarie Curie- Have you ever heard of Marie Curie?- What do you ... thành…- flying colours: tốt nghiệp đại học loại xuất sắc.* Checking vocabulary: RORIII. WHILE- READING * Task 1. Matching Keys: 1c 2e 3a 4d 5b* Task 2. True or False- Why is it false? Can...