ABOUT READING 2

The goal of Reading 2 is to teach reading strategies and skills within the context of literature, general sciences, and American history. In this way, the learning incorporates an exposure to both the vocabulary and basic concepts of these subject areas.

The Video Component

Reading 2 also is based on the GED on TV series produced by KET which received the Wilbur Schramm Award of Excellence for instructional television.

With Wally Amos as the guide, Reading 2 explores the world of literature in the first four books. Beautifully produced vignettes bring classic tales and poetry to life. Practical instruction on reading maps, charts and graphs is featured in book 5. Books 6-11 focus on science and Books 12-16 are social studies books which concentrate on American history. Professional video throughout Reading 2 makes it a beautiful learning experience.

The Multimedia Components

16 multimedia books composed of four to five chapters each
Hundreds of screens of instruction that blend information in text, graphics, and segments of instructional video
Eight hours of instructional video incorporated within the 16 books
Hundreds of test questions and interactive exercise questions with feedback

Online tools:     calculator   
                  English dictionary with Spanish translation
                  thesaurus
                  instructional text narration

Automatic record keeping of test and exercise scores as well as time in books

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN READING 2

Book 1- Reading Between the Lines
Identify main ideas in a passage.
identify supporting details.
Define words from context.
Interpret figurative language.
Distinguish abstract from concrete language.
Book 2 - Analyzing Literature
Identify unstated main ideas.
Identify supporting ideas.
Draw inferences.
Identify a writer's emphasis.
Summarize plot and meaning.
Book 3 - Tricks of the Writer's Trade
Analyze writers' motives and methods.
Distinguish fact from opinion.
Identify cause and effect.
Compare and contrast ideas.
Summarize.
Book 4 - Inside Authors and Characters
Analyze writers' purposes.
Derive meaning from characterization and style and tone.
Recognize how rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, and repetition contribute to meaning.
Book 5 - Charts, Graphs, and Maps
Identify kinds of maps.
Find information from maps, charts, and graphs.
Interpret information from charts, graphs, and maps.
Book 6 - Ecology
Find main ideas.
Use context clues to interpret information.
Identify causes and effects.
Draw inferences.
Book 7 - Cellular Biology
Find main ideas.
Interpret visual materials.
Read for detail.
Compare and contrast information.
Identify sequences.
Book 8 - Earth Science
Interpret information from visual materials.
Read for detail.
Draw inferences.
Find unstated main ideas.
Recognize causes and effects.
Use context clues to define terms.
Distinguish fact from opinion.
Book 9 - Atmosphere and Space
Find main ideas.
Draw inferences and conclusions.
Summarize written material.
Use context clues to define terms.
Read for detail.
Identify sequences; causes and effects.
Compare and contrast.
Book 10 - Atoms and Chemistry
Find main ideas.
Draw inferences.
Compare and contrast.
Identify causes and effects.
Interpret models.
Identify sequences.
Book 11 - Physics
Find main ideas.
Use context clues to define terms.
Draw inferences.
Compare and contrast.
Identify sequences.
Distinguish fact from theory and hypothesis.
Book 12 - Early American History
Interpret graphs and charts.
Identify sequences.
Recognize causes and effects.
Use context clues.
Distinguish fact from opinion.
Determine the relative importance of events.
Book 13 - Revolution and Civil War
Interpret visual material.
Identify sequences.
Determine causes and effects.
Draw inferences.
Compare and contrast situations/events.
Book 14 - Industrial Revolution and Depression
Draw inferences.
Determine the relative importance of information.
Identify causes and effects.
Distinguish fact from opinion.
Interpret visual material.
Determine sequence.
Book l5 - World War II and the Cold War
Find main ideas.
Determine causes and effects.
Draw inferences.
Recognize differing points of view.
Book 16 - Postwar Domestic Politics
Determine meaning from context.
Draw inferences.
Identify causes and effects.
Determine the relative importance of events.
Organize material according to time sequence.