Engage the interest and build the confidence of older struggling readers with 30 high-interest passages controlled for the phonics and language concepts students are learning in Essentials.

When the Essentials Reader is taught using the schedule found in the Essentials Teacher’s Guide, students are able to successfully sound out every word, thereby building fluency and confidence!

Combined with the Essentials Reader Teacher's Guide and Student Activity Book, the Essentials Reader may be used as a complete reading comprehension and composition program for upper elementary grades or struggling readers of any age. Save when you purchase the complete set!

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