A Reading and Writing Series from New Readers Press 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

The Components Learning to Read The Emerging Reader Stage 1 Student Books I and 1 Teacher’s Resource Guides Stage 2 The Emerging Reader Student Books 2 & 3 Reading level 0.5 to 2.5 Short reading selections Common words Phonics Reading level 2.0 to 4.5 Literary and informational reading Word recognition Comprehension and critical thinking

Preparing for Success Before You Start Supplies 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

Introduction Book

Starting with the Learner Look at Lesson 1, pages 6–7. Look for things that help make the lesson non-threatening.

Lesson 1

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 Introduction Lesson 2, page 8 Teacher’s Resource Guide, page 17

Lesson 2 Practice Break into pairs One will be the tutor and the 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

The Remainder of the Introduction Book

Ways to Measure Progress Unit Reviews Student Self Assessment Student Interest Inventory

Voyager 1 the Second Book in the Series

More About Voyager 1 Longer stories Higher order thinking skills Harder word family work More writing activities

Lesson 2

Voyager 2 and 3