The EMC Write-In Reader - Grade 6

• Portable anthology of literary works! Selections, both classic and contemporary, offer a rich reading experience; margin spaces allow students to actively record their thoughts and notes.
• Embedded reading strategies! For each reading selection, learners receive explicit instruction on how to apply a specific reading strategy to each stage of the reading process and then practice applying the strategy.
• Multiple strategies to compound success! Students learn eight active reading strategies and how to combine and apply them to any reading task for greater understanding of the text.
• Standardized test practice! Students learn how to demonstrate essential reading skills and gain confidence in testing situations.
• Vocabulary builders! Student vocabulary is increased through Word Workshops and strategy instruction in deciphering difficult words.
• Supplemental Web-based activities! Students participate independently in additional interactive reading practice online.

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The EMC Write-In Reader Teacher’s Resource includes:

• Reading Levels Guide and Readability Guide chart that provides the reading level for each selection.
• Teaching Tips that define eight reading strategies your students will learn and identify teaching techniques you can use to teach these reading strategies.
• Professional Resources that support the strategies and teaching techniques used in The EMC Write-In Reader.
• Lesson Plans and Answer Key that follow the organization of the ten instructional units in The EMC Write-In Reader, providing specific teaching strategies and activity answers for each unit.
• Appendix: Authentic Writing Prompts that provides additional leveled writing prompts for each selection to help students practice their writing skills. Prompt 1 is easy, prompt 2 is moderate, and prompt 3 is challenging.

The EMC Write-In Reader can be used as a stand-alone textbook or in conjunction with The EMC Masterpiece Series, Literature and the Language Arts textbook program for grades 6-12.