Critical Thinking<br> Reading Comprehension

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Customers using our math software asked that we deliver critical reading skills programs. Educating today's students in the areas of critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making is more important than ever as they move into the technological age of everyday living. We have answered that request with two "Reading and Thinking" software programs, so that students may learn critical thinking while practicing reading comprehension strategies. Students may now enjoy our interactive reading and critical thinking software programs. Each reading software section can be printed and used as reading comprehension worksheets to reinforce the reading skills and critical thinking exercises in the software program or to be used as stand-alone classroom or homework assignments.
Level 1 of this reading software series provides early readers and those students learning the nuances of the English language with crtiical thinking, word meanings, and beginning reading comprehension. Our critical reading skills programs continue with level 2 of this reading software series is for intermediate reading students. The reading comprehension activities and critical thinking skills for Level 2 are listed below. Level 3 is under development for more advanced reading and thinking students. All programs in this reading software series provide the opportunity to print the reading comprehension worksheets. These reading software programs have so much variety that students are eager to move from section to section. In these reading programs, students will learn to analyze via reading and thinking. Students will read, comprehend, and develop critical thinking skills while answering questions. Whether you are teaching special needs children who are gifted or those with learning disabilities, this reading software will spice up your reading program with a variety of reading comprehension strategies. Each screen in these critical reading skills programs is scored before the student leaves that concept and each section is scored and stored on the included database.
Use these reading programs to spice up your reading comprehension activities.
There is much talk in Washington about providing our students with 21st-century skills, such as problem solving and critical thinking - these programs are part of that learning process for grades K-8. You may purchase these reading comprehension programs as a CD bundle or as a download as well as level 1 and level 2 as separate packages.


		Click on icon to see samples. Reading & Critical Thinking This is the first program (Level 1) of the new "Reading and Critical Thinking Series" -- Elementary readers will enjoy the fun and challenge while improving both reading and thinking skills. This critical thinking program is good for young students as well as adults who are learning English and the nuances of the English language. [Click on the image to access sample screens.] Groups Real or Not Real Fact or Opinion Define the Examples What are the details? Compare and Contrast Parts of the Whole Choose the Word Organize the Steps Compare words Same or Opposite What will happen? Complete the sentence Word meanings What is the main idea? What is missing? Abstract or Concrete Logic Parts of the Story True or False Develop reading comprehension and problem solving skills. Prepare students for testing. Critical thinking skills are necessary for effective reading. Although this software is appropriate for young elementary readers, it is also very appropriate for older students who need to strengthen their reading skills. Colleges are using this software for students who are learning to speak English as a second language. This software motivates the student to improve their reading skills while providing teachers with measurable results. Each program in the "Reading and Critical Thinking" series is $49. Reading Skills and Critical Thinking - Level 1 Reading Comprehension Software - Beginning Level Readers R&T-1$49.00Media Type (Downloadable):


		The 2nd program in the "Reading and Critical Thinking" Series presents more advanced reading comprehension skills and critical thinking concepts than the Level 1 program. Please scroll down to view sample screens. Click on each image to enlarge for better viewing. Groups Real or Not Real Fact or Opinion Define the Examples Summarizing Compare and Contrast Order Choose the Word Organize the Steps Compare the Words What is the main idea? Relationships Cliches and Stereotypes Estimating Anticipating the Future Inferring Word Meanings - Prefixes Word Meanings - Suffixes Relevance Logic Purchase this level 2 reading comprehension software as a CD or download. Reading and Critical Thinking - Level 2 Reading Comprehension Software - Intermediate level RT-2$49.00Media Type (Downloadable):


		Critical Thinking Reading and Thinking - Level 1 and 2 - Bundle of two reading programs for beginning readers through intermediate reading levels. Click here to see sample screens of these two comprehensive reading and critical thinking software programs. Critical thinking skills are practiced with a variety of problems and situations. Purchase BOTH "Reading and Thinking" Programs Bundle price: $89 RT-1&2$89.00Media Type (Downloadable or CD):