Engagement is in the DNA: Every lesson and activity engages students through compelling storytelling and powerful narrative. Students persist longer and learn more deeply than when they are working on repetitive worksheet-like programs. Instruction and practice: Amplify Reading 6–8 gives students practice as well as instruction in the key concepts they need to master. And the instruction is interactive, not passive. Emphasizes deep conceptual understanding: Backed by the latest research and designed with experts, Amplify Reading focuses on ensuring that students have a deep understanding of the concepts. And those skills transfer from the program to the real world.