Skill Sharpeners Reading series contains engaging full-color stories followed by activity pages that practice a variety of reading skills. Skill Sharpeners Reading is designed to help your child improve his or her reading skills.

Language
Conventions of Standard English
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

Reading - Foundational Skills
Phonological Awareness
Phonics and Word Analysis

Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 2 provides 15 motivating stories. For example:
"Peanut Butter"
"The Case of the Missing Apples"
"The Ugly Duckling"
"Elephants"
"A Visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium"

Activity pages include:
comprehension questions
a vocabulary exercise
a sequencing activity for every story

Other skills addressed include the following:
word families
phonetic elements
synonyms & antonyms
alphabetical order
contractions

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