This book caught my eye immediately! 35 Learning Tools for Practicing Reading and Writing Strategies by Cathy Cerveny and Melissa Lacotti is presented in 2 parts - the first on reading and the second on writing skills.

For a student striving to master reading there is probably something in this text that will help, as it covers building vocabulary, story elements, comprehension and related strategies.

And to improve writing skills, strategies are presented to inform, persuade and express personal ideas - and even revising, proofreading and publishing.

I also like the large workbook layout of the text, because it is easy to read with type suited to the younger reader as well as the adult.

I highly recommend this text for all those working to bring out the best in students of all abilities! Afterall, we want all kids to succeed in language skills above all - as even math is dependent on being able to read the problems.

Details: 80 page paperback published by Teaching Resources. 10 and a half by eight and a half inches. ISBN 0439207614.

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"35 Learning Tools for Practicing Reading and Writing Strategies"

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Review by Susan Kramer

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