Cooperative learning, embedded throughout the program, focuses on individual accountability, common goals, and recognition of group success. Pre-reading activities promote the development of concepts about print, alphabet familiarity, and phonemic awareness. Peabody Language Development Kits provide additional experience in language. Reading Roots is the beginning reading program used in Success For All. It emphasizes a balance between phonics and meaning, using both children's literature and a series of interesting, enjoyable stories in which phonetically regular student text is enriched by teacher-read text.
Students engage in partner reading and writing activities.
Reading Wings , for students reading at the second through sixth grade levels, is built around a school's existing novels, anthologies, or basals. It emphasizes cooperative learning activities in which students work in teams to improve strategic reading and comprehension skills and investigate literature. Writing is emphasized throughout the program as a method for creative expression and responding to literature. Students plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish compositions with feedback from teachers and peers. The tutor diagnoses student needs and tailors instruction to meet those needs.