Ready to Read Now: A Skills-Based Reader (Student Book)

Ready to Read Now: A Skills-Based Reader, by Karen Blanchard and Christine Root, is a part of a three-level series designed to develop reading and vocabulary building skills. In Ready to Read Now, intermediate students progress step by step through task-based activities that promote reading competency and fluency. Features *Sharpen Your Reading Skills provides explicit instruction as well as extensive practice and recycling. *Be an Active Reader features high-interest readings that allow students to apply their skills. *As You Read activities, including completion of charts, graphs, and outlines, encourage reading with a purpose. *Sharpen Your Vocabulary Skills includes word-attack skills ranging from Using a Dictionary to Using Context Clues. *Express Your Ideas and Explore the Web extend and enrich the reading experience. *Read Faster helps build reading fluency and accuracy. The Ready to Read series also includes Get Ready to Read and Ready to Read More.