Reading words is just the first step, help children comprehend the message by summarizing stories, drawing inferences, supporting answers with text, finding main ideas, and more using Spectrum (R) Focus: Reading for Main Ideas and Details in Informational Text for grade 5.

Spectrum Focus takes aim at specific areas of study and helps children gain mastery by honing one skill at a time. With skill-specific instruction, this standards-based workbook elevates critical thinking through extensive introductions and explanations, guided and independent practice, comprehensive assessments, and performance tasks—it’s the perfect resource to help children meet, and exceed, expectations.