Hooked even if you hate Japanese? Three reading comprehension workbooks packed with professional know-how released simultaneously for lower, middle, and upper elementary grades!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the three new reading comprehension workbooks released by Gakken Co., Ltd. and for which grade levels are they intended?

A: Gakken Co., Ltd. has released three new workbooks: 'The Easiest Reading Comprehension Workbook for Lower Elementary Grades,' '...for Middle Elementary Grades,' and '...for Upper Elementary Grades,' catering to these respective age groups.

Q: What common reading struggles do children and parents face that these new workbooks aim to address?

A: The workbooks are designed to address issues such as children disliking long texts, making careless errors in math word problems, parents not knowing how to teach reading comprehension, and a general wish for children to read more books.

Q: Who are the authors of this new series of reading comprehension workbooks and what is their expertise?

A: The series is authored by Yuichi Higuchi and Ayako Futagami from Hakuran Juku, who are leading experts in essay and composition instruction.

Q: How do these 'easiest' workbooks help children grasp reading comprehension skills without feeling overwhelmed?

A: Instead of forcing children to read long passages, the workbooks use illustrations and quiz-like problems to help them intuitively understand the 'tricks' of reading, building a solid foundation in stages.

Q: What are the three types of problems included in the workbooks to build reading comprehension skills, and what does each type focus on?

A: The three problem types are A: Reading Carefully (understanding content without misinterpretation), B: Reading with Visualization (connecting text to existing knowledge and experiences), and C: Reading for Key Points (understanding the theme and author's message).