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Welcome to Voyager. A Reading and Writing Series from New Readers Press. Key Features of Voyager. Uses traditional and contemporary instruction for a balanced approach Integrates reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking skills Is theme based
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Welcome to Voyager A Reading and Writing Series from New Readers Press
Key Features of Voyager • Uses traditional and contemporary instruction for a balanced approach • Integrates reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking skills • Is theme based • Features a variety of reading selections • Uses direct and indirect instruction
Reading level 0.5 to 2.5 Short reading selections Common words Phonics The Components Stage 1 Learning to Read • Student Books I and 1 • Teacher’s Resource Guides Stage 2 The Emerging Reader • Student Books 2 & 3 • Teacher’s Resource Guides • Reading level 2.0 to 4.5 • Literary andinformational reading • Word recognition • Comprehension and critical thinking
Preparing for Success Before You Start • Meet with literacy director • Pre-assessment, pages 4–5 of the Student Book Supplies • Dry erase board or extra paper • Marker, pencil • Folder or notebook • Spiral notebook
Starting with the Learner • Look at Lesson 1, pages 6–7. • Look for things that help make the lesson non-threatening.
The Rest of Lesson 1 • Divide into small groups • Read the directions for your section, pages 16–17 in the Teacher’s Resource Guide I • Determine the purpose of your section • Summarize the activity • Share
Preview Lesson 2 • Voyager IntroductionLesson 2, page 8 • Teacher’s Resource Guide, page 17
Lesson 2 Practice • Break into pairs • One will be the tutor andthe other the learner • Teach Lesson 2—Talk, Write, and Read • Use the Teacher’s Resource Guide, p. 17 • Use p. 8 in the Student Book
Ways to Measure Progress • Unit Reviews • Student Self Assessment • Student Interest Inventory
More About Voyager 1 • Longer stories • Higher order thinking skills • Harder word family work • More writing activities