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Diascriptive® Reading Series
A Proven Diagnostic/Prescriptive Program for Comprehension Development
For all your students, including Developmental, ESL, Special Education,
Title 1, ABE and GED Prep!


Combining both assessment and remediation, Diascriptive Reading is especially effective in developing and improving the comprehension skills needed to read content-area textbooks as well as job-related technical manuals and raise test scores.

"The most powerful interventions that have been identified for reading disabilities to date consist of a combination of ...... instruction in phonemic awareness and direct and integrated instruction in text reading and comprehension." -NICHHD findings

Available in individual modules or as a complete series, Diascriptive Reading has been used successfully in a variety of educational programs including middle schools, high schools, adult and community education, colleges, correctional institutions, workplace readiness and GED preparation programs.

"I am convinced that the Diascriptive Reading program plays a large part in the high success rate of students meeting or exceeding the targeted exit requirements in reading..."  Dr. Sandra Linn, Associate Professor, Centre City Community College, San Diego, CA

NEW! Web-based Extension Activities Included

“Excellent program... Easy to Understand.”
–Iowa Reading Journal

Interest Level: Grade 4-Adult
Reading Level: 1.5-12

Develop Reading Comprehension in 3 Easy Steps:


1. Quick Diagnostic Tests assess each comprehension skill separately to accommodate students’ varying levels of ability in each.


2. Interactive Reading Comprehension Lessons are organized by skill allowing students to focus on mastery of each. Nonfiction articles develop reading strategies and reinforce content areas.


3. Continuous evaluation, tutorial remediation or advancement keep students performing at their peak while increasing their comprehension skills.


SERIES FEATURES

• Variety of content area passages as well as reading graphs, charts and tables, maps, and schedules
• New design appeals to all learners
• Easy navigation through program
• Updated management features help teacher to individualize prescription for student or class
• Spoken glossaries help improve comprehension
• Additional web-based activities provide real world application of skills
• FREE reproducible worksheets for follow up practice
• No installation or maintenance fees

MANAGEMENT FEATURES

• Complete record keeping by student and/or class
• Learner centered- no teacher set up required
• Bookmarking feature returns students to appropriate place in program if they exit before completing a lesson
• Password protection for students
• Pass/fail percentages may be modified by teacher for each student or class
• Skills assignments can be automatic or set by teacher


SERIES APPLICATIONS

• Individualized instruction with immediate feedback and positive reinforcement
• Follows the NICHHD Guidelines for disability intervention reading
• Raises reading scores quickly
• Helps students transition efficiently to textbooks and other print material
• Improves critical reading and thinking skills
• Improves scores on competency tests and GED

Click here to view the Reading Scope and Sequence Booklet
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EACH TITLE  
$395.00
$790.00
$1,580.00
 
Readability
One Computer
Labs (5)
Net/Site (Unlimited)
Diascriptive® Reading I
1.5-4.5
RE02
RE02L
RE02S
Diascriptive® Reading II
2.5-7.5
RE03
RE03L
RE03S
Diascriptive® Reading III
5.5-9.0
RE04
RE04L
RE04S
Diascriptive® Reading IV
7.3-11.5
RE05
RE05L
RE05S


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