Title: Endeavor
Description: "Based on the latest research in reading instruction, Endeavor is designed to build adult learners' vocabulary, reading and writing skills. Each student book in the series contains ten thematic lessons that relate to students' life experiences and interests: Health, Work, Family, Community, School and education, Civics and government, Sports and recreation, Housing and transportation, Food, Consumerism and money. Each lesson includes: Lesson objectives and key vocabulary; Prereading activities and midreading questions that keep students engaged and aid comprehension; Fiction or nonfiction reading passage written specifically for adult learners; "After you read" exercises that reinforce vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing skills; "Write about it" activities that guide students through the writing process using graphic organizers."--Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Vocabulary, Writing for New literates, English language, High interest-low vocabulary books, Life skills, Composition and exercises, Reading (Adult education), Readers for new literates