BOOKS IN SERIES: 7 BOOKS IN READING F REEDOM 2000 PROGRAM: 24 ISBN: 978174020 0233 AUTHOR: Hunter Calder RRP: $34.95 PAGES: 121 pp. The Reading Freedom series is written specifically for students with reading proble ms (suggested age 8 - ... Adult). The series is carefully structured to enable students to become independent readers. The Reading Freedo m 2000 Diagnostic Handbook provides a comprehensive collection of the te sts and checklists a teacher needs to accurately diagnose areas of weakn ess in students,, reading. The Handbook also gives teachers the tools to analyse results so they can provide the appropriate program of instruct ion to meet a students learning needs. The tests and checklists i n this Handbook have been developed from years of successful clinical di agnosis, and trialled extensively with students. The easy-to-access form at allows teachers to find the tests they need quickly. Notes and case s tudies are provided to assist teachers in their assessment and in formul ating effective reading outcomes. The Reading Freedom 2000 Diagno stic Handbook allows teachers to accurately place students experiencing reading difficulties in the Reading Freedom 2000 program. The tests iden tify the levels and books of the program students should begin working w ith. Alternatively, teachers can apply the diagnostic procedures to thei r own reading programs.

Describes an incident in the life of John Parker, an ex-slave who became a successful businessman in Ripley, Ohio, and who repeatedly risked his life to help other slaves escape to freedom.

BOOKS IN SERIES: 7 BOOKS IN READING F REEDOM 2000 PROGRAM: 24 ISBN: 978174020 0721 AUTHOR: Hunter Calder RRP: $44.95 PAGES: 294 pp. The Reading Freedom series is written specifically for students with reading proble ms (suggested age 8 - Adult). The series is carefully structured t o enable students to become independent readers. The Reading Free dom Teacher Resource Book provides a comprehensive collection of materia ls vital for the successful use of the Reading Freedom series. The first section of the Reading Freedom Teacher Resource Book provides detailed information on the theories and skills the series is based upon, as well as guides on successful teaching practices and lesson management for ef fective reading instruction. Useful resources are provided in Blackline Master form for use in the classroom. The second part of the Reading Fre edom Teacher Resource Book contains all answers for the series, with les son notes, in an easy-to-access page miniature format. The Readin g Freedom 2000 Diagnostic Handbook should be used to place students at t he correct level in the program. In order to work successfully with the Reading Freedom Activity Books, teachers should refer to the Reading Fre edom Teacher Resource Book. Student progress can be monitored using the Reading Freedom Achievement Tests Book.

BOOKS IN SERIES: 7 BOOKS IN READING F REEDOM 2000 PROGRAM: 24 ISBN: 978174020 0684 AUTHOR: Hunter Calder RRP: $17.95 PAGES: 103 pp. The Reading Freedom series is written specifically for students with reading proble ms (suggested age 8 - Adult). The series is carefully structured t o enable students to become independent readers. In Reading Freed om Book 1, students develop their knowledge of single letter sound corre spondences, in preparation for the complex sounds and longer words conta ined within the following books in the series. Through a variety of moti vational exercises and activities, including spelling and comprehension activities, they gradually develop their skills, accuracy and fluency. The Reading Freedom 2000 Diagnostic Handbook should be used to pla ce students at the correct level in the program. In order to work succes sfully with the Reading Freedom Activity Books, teachers should refer to the Reading Freedom Teacher Resource Book. Student progress can be moni tored using the Reading Freedom Achievement Tests Book.

In Word Workers Book 7, students learn to read words contain ing common prefixes and suffixes, as well as common contractions. After completing this book, students will be able to read and spell words cont aining these word patterns and enhance their vocabulary development and basic comprehension skills through a variety of challenging and motivati onal activities.

Recounts the history of African Americans in California during the Gold Rush while focusing on the life and work of Mifflin Gibbs.