Fiction and nonfiction guided reading with explicit instruction in the Five Essential Elements of reading.

Gear Up! guided reading features

• 240 carefully leveled paired fiction and nonfiction books
• Research-based lesson plans in the guided reading format
• Professional development DVD presenting key guided reading practices
• ELL support included in every lesson
• Links to content areas woven throughout

The management tool allows teachers to set up their class, assign activities, evaluate student progress, and conduct ongoing assessment.

Each digitized book includes a talking book format, activities, comprehension questions, and vocabulary and ELL support.