A contemporary language arts curriculum for transition age students with a Student Reader, corresponding Teacher's Guide with a downloadable PDF and the Self-Determination Readers Software that reads the stories aloud to students. The software includes many other features including text highlighting, vocabulary word definitions, testing and a management system.
The Self-Determination Readers Student Reader is available separately or in kits that include books and downloadable PDF:
- Self-Determination Readers Introductory Kit includes one Student Reader and downloadable PDF with a Classroom License that lets you print stories for each student.
- Self-Determination Readers Classroom Kit includes eight Student Readers, one Teacher's Guide, and the downloadable PDF.
The Self-Determination Readers Student Reader presents 16 engaging, full-color stories, written at a third grade reading level and illustrated in a graphic novel style. Each six- to eight-page story is ideal for one classroom session. Stories include: Acting Right Makes Cents and How Rude!
The Self-Determination Readers Teacher’s Guide features multiple student activity pages for each story. The activity pages vary in difficulty and content so you can select just the right one for each student. Use the PDF for easy printouts of activity pages and full-color stories.
Written by Shelia Lechler and Debbie Semple, illustrated by Gabe Eltaeb. Student Reader, covered spiralbound book, full color, 132 pages, 2007. Included in the kits, the Teacher's Guide, covered spiralbound Teacher's Guide, black and white, 172 pages, plus PDF and a Classroom License for printouts.
Self-Determination Readers is part of the Real-Life Reader Library, a reading collection highlighting social/emotional, work, and life skills.
| Age Group | Transition |
|---|---|
| Subject | English Language Arts, Life Skills, Transition |
| Number of Pages | multiple books |
| PDF CD Included | Yes |
| Platform | Windows, Mac |
| Author | Sheila Lechler, Debbie Semple |
