Appealing to children of all learning abilities, this book provides fun and effective ways to strengthen reading fluency and comprehension; engaging and motivating activities that reinforce word-family concepts; 20 full-page, full-color transparencies of the poems; 17 pages of reproducibles; and independent, small group, whole group, and extension activities that explore literature, science, math, social studies, and more. In addition to the predictable and approachable text, "Poems for Word-Family Practice" is filled with whimsical illustrations that will attract and inspire the most reluctant of learners. Also useful for English language learners and special-needs students.