Hooked even if you hate Japanese? Three reading comprehension workbooks packed with professional know-how released simultaneously for lower, middle, and upper elementary grades!
Gakken has released three reading comprehension workbooks simultaneously, tailored for lower, middle, and upper elementary school students who struggle with the subject.
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- 📰 Published: March 29, 2026 at 17:15
Gakken Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; Tatsuya Nanjo, President), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., released "The Easiest Reading Comprehension Workbook for Lower Elementary Grades," "...for Middle Elementary Grades," and "...for Upper Elementary Grades" on March 16, 2026.
Many children and parents struggle with reading, citing issues such as "my child hates reading long texts," "they solve math word problems carelessly," "I don't know how to teach reading comprehension," or "I wish they would read more books."
This series is authored by Yuichi Higuchi and Ayako Futagami (Hakuran Juku), leading experts in essay and composition instruction. Rather than forcing children to read long passages immediately, this new, "easiest" workbook series allows them to intuitively grasp the "tricks" of reading through illustrations and quiz-like problems. It builds a solid foundation of academic ability with approaches tailored to the developmental stages of children from lower to upper elementary grades.
■ Designed by Professionals! The "Easiest" Small-Step Method
Even children who lack confidence and feel they cannot handle difficult texts right away can continue without getting discouraged. Much like a warm-up in sports, the books start with "warm-up exercises" to get children accustomed to reading. The content is designed to help them master the various skills necessary for reading comprehension in stages through the following three types of problems:
A: Reading Carefully (The ability to understand correctly without misinterpreting content)
B: Reading with Visualization (The ability to understand by connecting text to existing knowledge and real-life experiences)
C: Reading for Key Points (The ability to understand the theme of the text and what the author wants to convey)
