Read & Think English (Book + Audio CD) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my boyfriend in Argentina, who wants to move to the US. His English is good, but could be better. This book has tons of articles in English about different parts of America and its culture, very informative! As the person reads, certain important words are translated on the outside margins, so the person doesn't have to look somewhere else in the book... the definitions are right there on the page as you read! And the audio CD helps train the brain to pick up the accent and pronounciation while keeping up with the reading. Highly recommended for non-native speakers looking to improve their English.

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Aprende inglés a medida que descubres la riqueza de la cultura estadounidense

Construye un efectivo vocabulario en inglés sin la carga de aburridas repeticiones o tediosas memorizaciones con Read & Think English. Dentro encontrarás más de cien fascinantes artículos escritos en inglés sobre cosas tales como los apreciados rituales de Acción de Gracias o cómo interpretar el lenguaje corporal y la comunicación no verbal. Cada artículo presenta el nuevo vocabulario en negritas dentro del mismo artículo; en los márgenes encontrarás las traducciones. Aprenderás inmediatemente toda palabra que te sea desconocida.

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Comprenderás el vocabulario en inglés rápida y fácilmente con la ayuda de las traducciones al español
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Aprenderás sobre los Estados Unidos, la diversidad de su gente, y sus tradiciones únicas

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Breakthroughs in Critical Reading Skills Review

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(More customer reviews)I find this book fantastic. It will help students learn how to read passages, charts, cartoons or ads. It has five chapters and on page 1 to 11 there is a pre-test. The test will show students on what chapter they should focus. Besides, there is a post-test at the last part of this book. Students can evaluate their work and will know what to review. "Main Idea and Details","Summarizing and Paraphrasing","Making Inferences" or "Predicting" are included in some chapters. By using this textbook, students will acquire critical reading and thinking skills. I am going to use this book as a textbook for my English class.

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Breakthroughs helps students master the essentials of math and problem-solving, sharpens critical-thinking skills for social studies, science, and reading, and develops effective writing skills. Breakthroughs in Critical Reading contains detailed instruction on the process of reading analysis.Practical life readings are included to keep student interest.

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Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills, Grade 6 Review

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(More customer reviews)I loved this book. I teach English to a Japanese girl that spent 6 years in the United States. Her mother wanted her to keep up on her English skills as if she was going to an American school. I used the Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills Grade 5 last year and this year I have been using the book for grade 6. I have been comparing these books to the material that my daughter is learning in her American school and the book has covered everything. I also use some of the material from the book to supplement my daughter's school work. I think that every parent should use these books.

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Offering an entire grade 6 curriculum, this best-selling Comprehensive Curriculum workbook features educational activities and instruction. Containing 544 pages organized by subject area with lessons in reading, writing, spelling, math, citizenship, and science.Perfect as a home schooling resource or as a supplement to school-based learning, this comprehensive workbook helps ensure students success across key curriculum areas.Featuring:~Sequential organization for ease of use~Tips on study skills~Special section of teaching suggestions~Thorough index~Review and assessment tool

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The Wild Side: Crime and Punishment Review

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(More customer reviews)...for enhancing reading and critical thinking skills...I've been using them to homeschool my kids and they find almost every story in them interesting...anytime you can find something that generates enthusiasm for schoolwork, grab it.

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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

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McGraw-Hill's SAT, 2008 Edition book only Review

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(More customer reviews)As an SAT teacher, I first took notice of the earlier-edition Amazon reviews that frankly identified the book as a tool capable of reaping major rewards, provided the student invests time and hard work. I reiterate those sentiments, and recommend the book to those willing to shore up their skills to tackle the SAT, and beyond it the lifetime of academic challenges.
A no-non-sense tone underlies the book. Because of the style, a reader might either take comfort from recognizing the traditional voice of school instructors, or shy away in search of quick fixes. In my case, I acknowledged indebtedness to my high school teachers for developing me with the conventional wisdom. The reader could seamlessly absorb this book into high school education.
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.The outstanding essay section fashions the student, step by step, into a logical thinker capable of wielding the power of language. Educators might find intellectual familiarity with Joseph Williams' college text, Style. The content, however, is accessible to a high school student willing to learn.
.As a labor of love, the compiled passages and questions show social conscience, scientific wonder at the world, and appreciation of beautiful language.
.The meticulous organization and sub-organization form branches of learning that could be selectively viewed. A reader could take a step back and glean the entire content, or zoom in locally on the areas of greatest need. Other books on the market do cover the question types, but not with this type of crystal-clear vision. A conscientious student could navigate to problem areas and relentlessly eliminate the shortcomings; this is a highly effective way to maximize one's score.
.Though serious, the book is not so ponderous as to ignore the need for a student to exercise a nimble mind at times rather than stay in an overly scholastic pose. The authors come right out and say that the SAT math is different from school math. They equip the student for the occasion.
.Unless I am mistaken, I believe this book was the first to market with those clever, word-root based vocabulary flashcards, which I see in many books now. I also believe in the effectiveness of math flashcards for burning the quantitative thought patterns into the brain. Sometimes, drilling is necessary; I tell my students to shuffle the deck and keep working until instant recall.
Overall, the book offers a highly effective program to build up a student from ground up.

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McGraw-Hill Language Arts Review

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(More customer reviews)Thanks for promptly dispatching my order. It arrived in excellent condition. Keep up the good work!

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Six-Way Paragraphs in the Content Areas: Middle Level Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm an Americorps volunteer with the Department of Corrections. I have been using this book with offenders working on their GED. This book is perfect for students that struggle with identifying the key concept in an article and supporting details. I like how it has a form to track the type of mistakes being made so that you can identify if there is an area of weakness for each student. I also like the fact that the readings are short enough that students don't lose interest. The article topics are diverse enough to interest an adult reader which is rare to find for this reading level.

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Six-Way Paragraphs in the Content Areas teaches the essential skills and techniques needed to organize, understand, and apply information in four general categories: the humanities, social studies, science, and mathematics.

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