GET READY TO READ is a three-level series designed to develop reading and vocabulary building skills. In GET READY TO READ, beginning students progress step by step through task-based activities that promote reading competency and fluency. Features: - Sharpen Your Reading Skills provides explicit instruction as well as extensive practice and recycling. - Be an Active Reader features high-interest readings that allow students to apply their skills. - As You Read activities, including completion of charts, graphs, and outlines, encourage reading with a purpose. - Sharpen Your Vocabulary Skills includes word-attack skills ranging from Using a Dictionary to Using Context Clues. - Express Your Ideas and Explore the Web extend and enrich the reading experience. - Read Faster helps build reading fluency and accuracy.