English/Language Arts

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Here's the perfect introduction to higher order thinking skills. In addition to expanding vocabulary, these challenging little word puzzles provide fundamental instruction in critical thinking. Prepare students to perform well on standardized tests. Two-color illustrated worktexts feature thorough "how-to" instructions, plenty of helpful examples, and useful tips and reminders. Progress tests are included at the middle and end of each worktext. Teaching tips and answer keys are provided in separate Teacher Notes. Book 2 contains slightly more challenging analogies.

• Identify attributes
• Associate words and concepts
• Analyze relationships
• Make subtle distinctions
• Recognize logical patterns
• Make inferences and draw conclusions
• Identify errors in reasoning
• Boost “content area” knowledge

• Each worktext features 50+ pages of analogies in 18 categories
• Helps teachers diagnose and remediate student strengths and weaknesses
• Helps students build their skills in classifying, generalizing, and discriminating
• May be used sequentially and alone

Sample Categories -- Synonyms, Antonyms, Characteristics, Cause/Effect, Sequence, Part/Whole, Degree, Grammar, Math, Social Studies