Bev Greeson, Jenine Loesing, Christy Kruse, Cathi Loesing, Marilyn Soucie, Linda Fitch Provides elementary students with the opportunity for author, theme and genre study as well as good models for writing. Activities help develop higher order thinking skills such as comparing, contrasting, analyzing and synthesizing. Nancy Watson, Jack Jensen, Brian Thomas, Carol Crego, Robert Allen Workshops teach parents strategies to help early readers. Special software allows teachers to match students of any grade and ability with books that will maximize reading success. A three-pronged approach helps meet the needs of emerging and struggling readers.
Parent involvement is facilitated by a demonstration video.
Students have access to appropriate-level reading materials. The authors selected for the project have demonstrated attributes such as the use of rich and unforgettable language, sharing personal experiences, vivid illustrations, and effective use of dialogue. Students have the opportunity to compare and contrast authors, experience fiction and non-fiction works, and model the writing of the selected authors. Lori Breedlove Establishes a custom manufacturing operation designed to impact students at all levels, including students with educational and behavioral disabilities, through participation in a real-world activity. Through the problems and issues raised in the manufacturing process, student academic skills are enhanced.