The ability to identify and define base words or roots, prefixes, and suffixes is essential to decoding unfamiliar words. This series provides students with opportunities to examine words and understand their meanings to improve vocabulary and fluency. Th Excellent reading comprehension series correlated to current Common Core State Standards Increases ability to identify and define base words or roots, prefixes and suffixes to help identify unfamiliar words Helps students examine words to improve vocabulary and reading fluency Provides over 240 fiction and nonfiction quick-read activities for applying comprehension strategies Reinforces reading skills throughout the year