In addition to expanding vocabulary, these challenging little word puzzles provide fundamental instruction in critical thinking, helping 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... Read full description

In addition to expanding vocabulary, these challenging little word puzzles provide fundamental instruction in critical thinking, helping 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. May be used sequentially or alone.

Features: Each student worktext features 50+ pages of analogies in 18 categories. Helps diagnose student strengths and weaknesses. Helps students build their skills in classifying, generalizing, and discriminating. Teaches students to: Identify attributes, associate words and concepts, analyze relationships, make subtle distinctions, make inferences and draw conclusions, identify errors in reasoning, recognize logical patters and boost "content area" knowledge.

Contents: Synonyms, Antonyms, Characteristics, Cause/Effect, Sequence, Part/Whole, Degree, Grammar, Math, and Social Studies.

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