Comprehension, sequencing, and main idea are targeted.

First students must read and comprehend the paragraphs. Then they arrange them sequentially. Finally, main ideas are matched to paragraphs.

The 30 sets contain intriguing, nonfiction stories. The stories in Level A have 4 paragraphs and main ideas. The sequence is more obvious than in Level B. Content is suitable for third grade or above.

Level B sets have 5 paragraphs and main ideas. Many stories are based on historic events, making the interest level suitable for upper elementary through adult.

This material builds the concept of one idea per paragraph. Skills developed will improve students’ abilities to form paragraphs when writing.