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Reading Fiction
Best Series
 
Best Series
Five genres - nonfiction, poems, plays, short stories and chapters at three readability levels
Emphasis on reading skills helpful for students who have a difficult time in a traditional literature anthology
Students study how authors construct their works and then try to emulate these stylistic elements in their own writing
   
 

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Best Series
ISBN
Number
Reading
Level
Interest
Level
Best Selling Chapters Introductory Hardcover
0-89-061890-9
5-6
6-8
Best Selling Chapters Introductory Softcover
0-89-061845-3
5-6
6-8
Best Selling Chapters Middle Hardcover
0-89-061656-6
7-8
6-10
Best Selling Chapters Middle Softcover  
0-89-061652-3
7-8
6-10
Best Selling Chapters Advanced Hardcover
0-89-061660-4
9+
9-12+
Best Selling Chapters Advanced Softcover
0-89-061658-2
9+
9-12+
Best Short Stories Introductory Hardcover
0-89-061889-5
5-6
6-8
Best Short Stories Introductory Softcover
0-89-061844-5
5-6
6-8
Best Short Stories Middle Hardcover
0-89-061664-7
7-8
6-10
Best Short Stories Middle Softcover
0-89-061662-0
7-8
6-10
Best Short Stories Advanced Hardcover
0-89-061672-8
9+
9-12+
Best Short Stories Advanced Softcover    
0-89-061666-3
9+
9-12+
Best Nonfiction Introductory Hardcover
0-89-061898-4
5-6
6-8
Best Nonfiction Introductory Softcover  
0-89-061882-8
5-6
6-8
Best Nonfiction Middle Hardcover  
0-89-061899-2
7-8
6-10
Best Nonfiction Middle Softcover
 0-89-061883-6
7-8
6-10
Best Nonfiction Advanced Hardcover  
0-89-061901-8
9-12
9-12
Best Nonfiction Advanced Softcover
0-89-061884-4
9-12
9-12
Best Plays Introductory Hardcover
0-89-061902-6
5-6
6-8
Best Plays Introductory Softcover
0-89-061875-5
5-6
6-8
Best Plays Middle Hardcover
0-89-061896-8
7-8
6-10
Best Plays Middle Softcover
0-89-061876-3
7-8
6-10
Best Plays Advanced Hardcover  
0-89-061897-6
9-12
9-12
Best Plays Advanced Softcover   
0-89-061877-1
9-12
9-12
Best Poems Introductory Hardcover
0-89-061891-7
5-6
6-8
Best Poems Introductory Softcover  
0-89-061846-1
5-6
6-8
Best Poems Middle Hardcover   
0-89-061892-5
7-8
6-10
Best Poems Middle Softcover  
0-89-061848-8
7-8
6-10
Best Poems Advanced Hardcover
0-89-061893-3
9-12
9-12
Best Poems Advanced Softcover  
0-89-061849-6
9-12
9-12
Best Introductory Level Teacher Notes   
0-89-061879-8
 
 
Best Middle Level Teacher Notes
0-89-061880-1
 
 
Best Advanced Level Teacher Notes
0-89-061885-2
 
 

All Best Series books offer

  • Outstanding literature
  • Diverse multicultural authors
  • Convenient multiple levels
  • In-depth literary lessons
  • Increased reading proficiency
  • Affordable prices
Best Nonfiction
Students learn how to better understand what makes good nonfiction, and that nonfiction is as interesting--or even more interesting than fiction. The selections show how writers examine real people, events, and experiences in order to understand them. Reading the selections enables students to recognize the skills it takes to write captivating nonfiction.

Best Poems
Students explore the special way poems use words, sounds, and images. The selections help students gain the skills and understanding to appreciate great poetry and learn its language. Readers learn how writers construct their poems, what the major elements in poetry are, and what techniques are used.

Best Short Stories
These short stories give students a comprehensive reading experience. They include adventure, science fiction, romance, mystery, and more. Students learn how stories are constructed, how characters are created and used, and how the story is made to hold the reader's interest. Complete and unabridged, this series will enable students to gain a strong knowledge of all the major elements that make up a well-written story.

Best-Selling Chapters
Best-Selling Chapters introduces students to an interesting and diverse collection of literature through the use of chapters from best-selling novels. This unique format enables students to make the leap from short fiction to full novels. 

Best Plays
Students read plays by some of the best playwrights in the world. Students are exposed to how characters interact and how playwrights use stage directions. This series enables students to recognize and appreciate the skills it takes to write an entertaining play.

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