This dynamic series was designed for students who still have trouble understanding what they read. All lessons (16 in each worktext) feature a two-page reading selection followed by four pages of correlated exercises. The emphasis is on variety for maximum interest and involvement-traditional reading comprehension skills, language arts skills (e.g. vocabulary, syllabication, variant word forms, etc.) and critical thinking skills. For maximum efficiency, the easy-to-use worktext format combines the instructional core of a textbook with the built-in response mode of a workbook. A systematic, incremental teaching method promotes progress by steadily building confidence. The Teacher's Manuals introduce the program and its design. Included are teaching tips, answer keys, ideas for cooperative learning, homework assignments, a reproducible course completion certificate, a classroom chart for recording student progress, suggestions for lesson extensions, and more.