Contemporary's Reading Skills That Work: A Functional Approach for Life and Work, Book 1

The six books in the Skills That Work series identify basic skills, critical thinking, and positive personal qualities students must have to contribute to the workforce. Two levels show students how the skills they learn in the classroom apply to workplace and life-skills competencies. Assessment programs offer additional practice through tests, answer sheets, personal profiles, and scoring guides. Reading Skills That Work, Book One features building vocabulary, interpreting graphics, following directions and procedures, skimming and scanning for information, and developing reference skills.