This book offers an organized program where students complete focused exercises to develop a key language skill required of students. The exercises increase from easy, to moderate, and then to advanced. This leveled and focused approach will introduce students at a comfortable level and then build on the skills so that students reach and then exceed grade level expectations.Key Features- 101 exercises focused on compound words- also covers suffixes, prefixes, word analysis, synonyms, and antonyms- 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced- vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase through the sets- format allows for review and feedback as the student progressesDevelops Key Common Core Language Skills- produces a thorough understanding of compound words - develops word analysis and decoding skills - introduces common prefixes and suffixes - illustrates how prefixes and suffixes change word meaning - develops skills in identifying and using synonyms and antonyms - teaches students to use context to determine word meaning - creates an understanding of words with multiple meanings - introduces pronouns and demonstrates their meaning and uses - encourages the use of different techniques to determine correct spelling