Books in Read to Work series

Read to Work teaches basic reading strategies essential to success in the workplace. Based on guidelines set forth from SCANS, the CASAS, and the TABE, the six-book series teaches reading skills in the context of the 6 major vocational areas: Business, Agriculture, Service and Retail, Trade and Industry, Health Occupations, and Technology. The program allows students to choose a text in an area of interest and relevancy. Read to Work provides a bridge between academic and work-based learning by familiarizing adults with the kind of reading they will be doing in job training programs, and on the job.

This unique, six-volume program helps students develop the key reading comprehension skills they need to succeed at work by reading and studying the types of written materials they will use in real-job settings. The Student Texts follow a clear, easy-to-use format, focusing on six major vocational areas. The texts include reading selections that model actual workplace documents, from order forms and memos to instructions in a safety manual. Answer Keys are included. The Teacher’s Guide provides support for instruction in reading comprehension as well as job preparation. Reading Level: 4-9Interest Level: 6-12 Helps students develop the reading proficiency that they need for workplace success. Prepares students to consider different job opportunities by developing jog knowledge with the On the job features. Engages students by combining relevant workplace contexts with practical reading strategies.

Read to Work teaches basic reading strategies essential to success in the workplace. Based on guidelines set forth from SCANS, the CASAS, and the TABE, the six-book series teaches reading skills in the context of the 6 major vocational areas: Business, Agriculture, Service and Retail, Trade and Industry, Health Occupations, and Technology. The program allows students to choose a text in an area of interest and relevancy. Read to Work provides a bridge between academic and work-based learning by familiarizing adults with the kind of reading they will be doing in job training programs, and on the job.