Great Books Foundation
New Junior Great Books® Series 3-5 Materials

Receive a preview set of the entire new Junior Great Books Series 3-5 (Book One and Book Two) for $150. The set includes one Leader’s Edition, one student anthology, and one Reader’s Journal per semester for each grade level—a $500 value. This offer expires July 31, 2007.

Leader’s Editions. Each Leader’s Edition contains the full text of the student anthology, with marginal notes and definitions for selected vocabulary; detailed support for a full complement of activities for each story; preparation suggestions for Shared Inquiry discussion; and assessment tools and rubrics. The ten units and three review sections constitute a progressive program of instruction and learning, allowing educators to teach reading comprehension, critical thinking , and writing in a systematic way.

Student Anthologies.  Praised for their rich language and international range, and chosen carefully for their ability to support multiple interpretations, the stories in Junior Great Books capture students’ attention and imagination to engage the best of their thinking.

Reader's Journal. The Reader’s Journal gives students a convenient and enjoyable way to collect their ideas about each story. Students draw or write in response to the story, practice specific reading comprehension skills, and respond to discussion. Each Reader’s Journal includes a glossary of words from the corresponding student anthology.

Audio CDs. These professionally recorded audio versions of each selection give students additional opportunities to listen to the story as it is read aloud with fluency, and help less-proficient readers increase their comprehension of the story.

Starting Off Strong.  If you or your students are new to Junior Great Books, we recommend that you begin with Starting Off Strong, a classroom set that includes four short selections and an accompanying Leader’s Guide.