Are you concerned about your child's reading skills and want to provide them with the support they need to become a more confident and fluent reader? Look no further than the Core Reading Skills Program Binder 1. This comprehensive program is designed to help struggling readers in grades 4 and up, aged 9 and above, to improve their reading abilities and build a strong foundation for future academic success.

The Core Reading Skills Program is divided into four sections, each focusing on specific skill-building activities to help readers become more proficient. Section 1 features 56 high-interest stories, accompanied by follow-up questions and cloze reading assessments to help build comprehension and vocabulary skills. An included Audio CD provides an engaging way for readers to listen to each story, improving their listening skills and building fluency.

Section 2 of the program is dedicated to vocabulary building, with 40 activities including word searches, configurations, and crossword puzzles. These engaging activities help readers expand their vocabulary and develop a deeper understanding of word meanings. Section 3 focuses on conclusions and inferences, using picture matching, sentence matching, and riddles to help readers develop critical thinking skills.

The final section of the program concentrates on fluency, with 10 stories accompanied by end-of-line word counts, a fluency chart, and word lists. This comprehensive approach helps readers develop the skills they need to become proficient, fluent readers. The program also includes a range of useful resources, including a timed reading chart, fluency progress chart, reading levels and word counts chart, and words/phrases/sentences lists, all of which are provided as PDFs on a convenient whiteboard-ready Resource CD.

The Core Reading Skills Program Binder 1 covers nine essential skills, including building vocabulary, drawing conclusions, finding facts, following directions, improving fluency, locating answers, making inferences, understanding main ideas, and using context. By targeting these key areas, the program provides a comprehensive approach to reading instruction, ensuring that readers have a solid foundation in all aspects of reading.

With its comprehensive approach, extensive resources, and engaging activities, the Core Reading Skills Program Binder 1 is an invaluable tool for helping struggling readers build confidence and fluency. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or tutor, this program provides everything you need to support your child or student in their reading development, helping them to achieve academic success and a lifelong love of reading.