Grades 6–8

Meet the unique needs of older struggling readers

• a comprehensive, research-based reading intervention program that will have your students reading to their full potential
• engaging, relevant literature that captivates students’ interest
• carefully sequenced direct reading instruction of increasingly demanding text
• support for the individual needs of each student that ensures skills improve and reading excellence is achieved

Student Anthology

• starts three years below grade level and brings students' reading up to grade level
• selections include non-fiction (over 60%), fiction, plays, and poetry that provide opportunities for instruction, practice, and application of crucial reading skills

Audio Library — 4 Titles

• a narrator models the fluency of a good reader—a technique that is proven to prevent frustration and build success!

Practice Book

• reinforces vocabulary, word recognition, comprehension, writing, and grammar

Teacher's Guide

• teaching plans are carefully sequenced to provide research-based direct reading instruction

Electronic Text Collection on CD-ROM

• electronic text uses high-interest non-fiction selections to strengthen research and study skills

View sample Assessment Guide pages
View sample Practice Book pages from Iqbal Masih—Crusader for Children

View sample Teacher's Guide pages from Iqbal Masih—Crusader for Children