This is the latest edition to our enormously popular Learning in Context series, which includes Reading in Context and English in Context. This dynamic series focuses on practical terms, skills and concepts in relevant situational settings. Struggling students learn over 3,000 high-utility words in 28 self-contained thematic lessons. Additionally, each lesson activates prior knowledge and continually reinforces fundamental language arts skills and concepts. Highlights include:

Each 112-page worktext has 28 self-contained lessons.
For ready reference, a complete Word List is at the end of each book.
Self-scoring Unit Previews build interest as they introduce new content.
Four Unit Reviews track incremental progress - a comprehensive End-of-Book assessment test included in each worktext.
Skills and concepts include synonyms and antonyms, Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes, derivatives, analogies, reference to dictionary and thesaurus, working with a glossary, etc... Additional Features:
Controlled reading level throughout - accessible to even your most reluctant readers.
Uncrowded page design is inviting to easily discouraged students.
Clear directions and consistent formatting build confidence and the expectation of success.
Variety of content sources maintains interest and involvement.
Easy-to-use Teacher's Manuals include answer keys, a reproducible course completion certificate, a classroom chart for recording student progress, and suggestions for lesson extensions. The Teacher's Manual introduces the program and its design. Included are teaching tips, answer keys, ideas for cooperative learning, homework assignments, a reproducible course completion certificate, a classroom chart for recording student progress, suggestions for lesson extensions, and more. The Sample Set includes 6 Student Books and the 6 Accompanying Teacher's Manual