Skill Sharpeners Reading Grade 3 provides 17 motivating fiction and nonfiction stories. For example Fiction Stories Shea and the Leprechaun A Mouse Adventure The Story of Little Sparrow Nonfiction Stories Inuit People of the Far North Bats Harriet Tubman Activity pages include the following comprehension questions a vocabulary exercise a sequencing activity for every story Other skills addressed include main idea parts of speech synonyms ampamp antonyms alphabetical order contractions Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide Skill Sharpeners Reading Teaching Guides include How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabulary Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for analyzing texts Extension activities that include graphic organizers reading journals and handson activities to help children connect their learning show more