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SRA multiple skills series

Richard A. Boning

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SRA multiple skills series

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Reading

by Richard A. Boning

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: every page hides special challenges that can make you a reading star! You might think it's just practice, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Remedial TeachingReading ComprehensionHigh Interest-Low VocabularyReading (Primary)

Quick Assessment

This book offers targeted practice to build key reading comprehension skills for early readers, especially those in grades K-2. It uses engaging, high-interest stories with simple vocabulary to support developing readers. Ideal for children ages 5-8 who need extra help strengthening their reading abilities.

Why we rated SRA multiple skills series 7C

SRA multiple skills series is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, SRA multiple skills series works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate SRA multiple skills series as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, SRA multiple skills series explores remedial teaching, reading comprehension, high interest-low vocabulary, and reading (primary) — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about remedial teaching, reading comprehension, high interest-low vocabulary.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

36 pages
ISBN
9780026884242
Pages
36
Publisher
Sra
Published
1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Remedial TeachingProblems, ExercisesReading ComprehensionHigh Interest-low Vocabulary BooksReadingLanguage ArtsComprehension