READ 180 Xtra Topic Software
Adaptive software to extend content in READ 180 classrooms by 33%!
Current READ 180 Educators* can offer students more choice and additional instruction with READ 180 Xtra Topic Software. These Topic CD's build on the program's proven technology-based, data-driven software. Students explore beloved authors, great books, and universal themes and ideas—while experiencing the powerful Reading, Spelling, Word, and Success Zones.
The READ 180 Xtra Topic Software includes motivation videos that emphasize content-area-based-topics. Each is designed to motivate students and build background for reading.
READ 180 version 1.6 customers can still purchase READ 180 Literature & the Arts Topic Software, which is the 1.6 version of the same great content. If you are READ 180 version 1.6 customers, please download this order form.
READ 180 Xtra Topic Software includes:
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12 new instructional segments per stage |
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3 CDs |
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A Teacher's Guide |
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A Classroom Poster |
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Stage A: Upper Elementary
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| Some classic tales and scary stories are told again and again. |
Myths and Monsters |
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A10.1 Phaeton's Wild Ride
Greek tragedy strikes when a boy tries to mess with the gods.
A10.2 Dragon Tales
Did these fire-breathing beasts ever really exist?
A10.3 The Legend of Lucia
A mysterious beauty leaves town — and takes the river with her!
A10.4 Frankenstein Lives!
Here's the story behind the world's most famous fictional freak.
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Think a writing job might be fun? Think again!
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It's the WRITE Job |
A11.1 Sports Report
Sports writer Dave Curtis has got the ball game covered.
A11.2 Wizard of Words
J.K. Rowling created Harry Potter's fantasy world — and millions of kids are paying a visit.
A11.3 Toy Story
Omar Wasow gives you the scoop on techno-toys and gadgets.
A11.4 On the Beat
Tiger Beat writer Carmen Esquer keeps her eyes on the stars — and her notebook ready. |
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| Some people use language in surprising and powerful ways. |
Beyond Words! |
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A12.1 “The Greatest”
Muhammed Ali's fighting words are just as famous as his fighting fists.
A12.2 Under a Spell
One girl has big dreams of being the best speller in the country.
A12.3 It's a Good Sign
The Speaking Hands Choir brings more to a song than meets the ear.
A12.4 War of Words
The Navajo Code Talkers were once America's top-secret weapon.
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*READ 180 Xtra Topic Software is available for
purchase by READ 180 Enterprise Edition classrooms
and schools only; CDs will not work without the READ 180
Enterprise Edition software. READ 180 version
1.6 customers can still purchase READ 180 Literature
& the Arts Topic Software, which is the 1.6 version of the same great
content. If you are READ 180 version 1.6 customers,
please download
this order form (PDF).
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