Question 1

Why would I buy this curriculum over more familiar curriculums? What makes it so different?

Accepted Answer

Benefits for the Student: 
·         Struggling to read on grade level, this program is core content relevant (references to English, History, Science, and Math content) helping to fill in missing relevant learning. 
·         It uses grade level academic vocabulary to help develop and improve academic vocabulary.
·         Rather than using “elementary” keywords, using grade level references makes it aesthetically appealing which gives dignity to the secondary student. 
·         Because students are older and have been exposed to much of the language, they can understand and acquire the concepts of the language easier. Academics begin to make more sense quicker and they are able to apply what they are learning to their other subjects.
·         And important to a secondary student, it can be completed within two school semesters, reducing the amount of electives a student must give up.

Benefits for the Teacher: 
·         The R.A.P. Secondary Reading Program© was designed specifically for the secondary teacher who works with students who are not reading on grade level.
·         This curriculum imbeds the appropriate rationales to the reading and spelling concepts helping the student make sense of the English language.
·         The teacher implements the structure of the English language in a relevant manner, teaching reading and writing in an effective and efficient way.
·         The curriculum is scripted to be delivered in an explicit, direct, systematic, sequential, cumulative and comprehensive manner.
·         It includes the components of the science of reading and fulfills all requirements to serve students with dyslexia. 
·         Although therapy level curriculum, it does not require a therapist. A teacher can be trained to deliver the structure of the English language easily and assuredly.
Because it can be completed in 2-semesters, the district is able to serve students in a timely manner.

Question 2

What are the most unique features of the R.A.P. Curriculum?

Accepted Answer

1. The 52-lessons are scripted and easily followed by teachers.
2. The “Teacher Helps” in the right-hand column assists the teacher on what goes on the board. 
3. The program is comprehensive and teaches the entire structure of the English language, leaving nothing to chance.
4. Purchasing consumables is not required. The student book is optional for purchase.
5. The program includes baseline assessments and mastery checks for each manual for progress monitoring and reporting purposes.

Additionally:
 • Manuals 1 through 5, can be completed in two school semesters.
 • Includes gradable practices for secondary requirements. 
 • Includes PLAAFP statement suggestions and Annual Measurable Goals to assist with State Requirements.

Question 3

What does a Kit include?

Accepted Answer

When purchasing a kit, the kit includes:
1. 5 Teacher Manuals
2. Decks that include the Grapheme Reading Deck, the Phoneme Keyword Deck, the Orthography/Spelling Deck, the Affix Deck and the Root Word Deck.
3. Teacher Alphabet Strip
4. Student Alphabet Strip (4)
5. Mirrors (5)

Products can also can be purchased separately.

Question 4

What consumables must I buy on a regular basis.

Accepted Answer

There are no consumables to purchase. There is a student book that can be purchased, but it is optional.

Question 5

Can I buy a manual or a deck separately?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each product is priced separately and can be purchased separately as well.

Question 6

How do I find out about the product?

Accepted Answer

Contact ReadDiscover via email for a "Product Presentation" appointment for your district or group.

Equipping Teachers to Build Strong Readers and
Creating Lifelong Achievers.

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