In this comprehensive book you'll receive guidance in helping special education students in grades 3-5 meet the content standards produced by the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association (1996). With simple and fun ways to promote books, and activities that are both instructionally and emotionally appropriate for students with reading disabilities. This book can also serve as a companion teaching manual to the works of renowned and loved author, Roald Dahl, helping students with genre and author studies. Selections include The Magic Finger and Fantastic Mr. Fox. - Includes plans for adapting good literature to any classroom setting - Organized through Bloom's Taxonomy - Great for teaching reading comprehension strategies and to prepare special needs students for standardized reading tests - Excellent for use as a college textbook to teach how to modify regular education material for special needs students