Book excerpt: Reading words is just the first step, help children comprehend the message by determining main ideas, describing characters, asking questions, understanding connections, and more using Spectrum(R) Focus: Reading for Main Ideas and Details in Informational Text for grade 3. -- Spectrum(R) Focus takes aim at specific areas of study and helps children gain mastery by honing one skill at a time. With skill-specific instruction, this standards-based workbook elevates critical thinking through extensive introductions and explanations, guided and independent practice, comprehensive assessments, and performance tasksÑitÕs the perfect resource to help children meet, (and exceed) expectations.