High-Interest/Low-Readability: The Heroic Herald
Stories of child and animal heroes are sure to pique student interest-especially since the children featured are recipients of the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. These captivating stories in a news article format build student confidence with a multisensory approach, which involves listening to create familiarity with words and content, then independently reading and participating in comprehension activities. 64 pages and audio CD.

Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7