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Differentiate instruction easily using Read Naturally Encore II, a powerful reading fluency intervention that accelerates reading achievement by using the research-based Read Naturally Strategy using printed materials and audio CDs. Students become confident readers by developing fluency, phonics skills, comprehension, and vocabulary while reading nonfiction reading passages with questions. This time-tested intervention program engages students with interesting nonfiction stories and yields powerful results.
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Read Naturally Encore II accelerates reading achievement by combining three research-based reading strategies for struggling readers—teacher modeling, repeated reading, and progress monitoring. A student works at his or her own pace in an appropriate level of material. The student works through the steps and masters a story by reading along with audio and then practicing the story until he or she can read it fluently and with comprehension. The student tracks progress on a graph.
Research basis for the Read Naturally Strategy
Read Naturally Encore II has four series, each with multiple levels and 12 or 24 stories per level. All four series have the same basic design with strategic differences.
Read Naturally Encore II is sold by reading level. The teacher selects the appropriate series and level for each student.
Each level within a series includes a reproducible masters book by reading level, audio CDs, a glossary, and free web resources. Each order includes an appropriate number of placement packets and teacher's manuals.
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The Sequenced series focuses on fluency and also supports vocabulary and comprehension.
Description | Item Number | Item Price, $ | Quantity |
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Encore II Sequenced Level 1.0 | EN2010 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 1.5 | EN2015 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 2.0 | EN2020 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 2.5 | EN2025 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 3.0 | EN2030 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 3.5 | EN2035 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 4.0 | EN2040 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 4.5 | EN2045 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 5.0 | EN2050 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 5.6 | EN2056 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 6.0 | EN2060 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 7.0 | EN2070 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 8.0 | EN2080 | $199.00 |
The Phonics series focuses on fluency and phonics and also supports vocabulary and comprehension.
Phonics elements by level
Description | Item Number | Item Price, $ | Quantity |
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Encore II Phonics Level 0.8 (Short Vowels) | EN2008 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Phonics Level 1.3 (Long Vowels) | EN2013 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Phonics Level 1.8 (Blends & Digraphs) | EN2018 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Phonics Level 2.3 (R-Controlled) | EN2023 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Phonics Level 2.6 (Short Vowels) | EN2026 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Phonics Level 2.7 (Long Vowels) | EN2027 | $199.00 |
The Idioms series develops understanding of common idioms and expands knowledge of language and culture. An audio-supported glossary of vocabulary words is integrated with each story.
Featured idioms
Description | Item Number | Item Price, $ | Quantity |
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Encore II Idioms Level 3.0 | EI2030 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Idioms Level 3.5 | EI2035 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Idioms Level 4.0 | EI2040 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Idioms Level 4.5 | EI2045 | $199.00 |
The stories in the Español series are translations of the corresponding stories in the Encore Sequenced series. This series may be used with Spanish-speaking students who are learning English or to help native English speakers learn to read Spanish text fluently as an additional language.
Description | Item Number | Item Price, $ | Quantity |
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Encore II Español Level 1.0 | ES2010 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 1.5 | ES2015 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 2.0 | ES2020 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 2.5 | ES2025 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 3.0 | ES2030 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 3.5 | ES2035 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 4.0 | ES2040 | $199.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 4.5 | ES2045 | $199.00 |
These reference books reinforce the vocabulary features of the Read Naturally Encore II program by providing definitions of the challenging words from the stories in the Sequenced series. Many definitions include full-color pictures. One of these full-color glossaries is included with each Read Naturally Encore level, but having more copies available encourages students to look up new words as they work through the stories. Audio support for the pronunciation and definition of each word is provided on the corresponding audio CD for each level.
Description | Item Number | Item Price, $ | Quantity |
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Encore II Sequenced Level 1.0 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G10 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 1.5 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G15 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 2.0 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G20 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 2.5 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G25 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 3.0 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G30 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 3.5 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G35 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 4.0 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G40 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 4.5 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G45 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 5.0 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G50 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 5.6 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G56 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 6.0 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G60 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 7.0 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G70 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Sequenced Level 8.0 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G80 | $49.00 |
These reference books reinforce the vocabulary features of the Read Naturally Encore II program by providing definitions of the challenging words from the stories in the Phonics series. Many definitions include full-color pictures. One of these full-color glossaries is included with each Read Naturally Encore level, but having more copies available encourages students to look up new words as they work through the stories. Audio support for the pronunciation and definition of each word is provided on the corresponding audio CD for each level.
Description | Item Number | Item Price, $ | Quantity |
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Encore II Phonics Level 0.8 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G08 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Phonics Level 1.3 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G13 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Phonics Level 1.8 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G18 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Phonics Level 2.3 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G23 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Phonics Level 2.6 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G26 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Phonics Level 2.7 Glossary (5-Pack) | EN2G27 | $49.00 |
These reference books reinforce the vocabulary features of the Read Naturally Encore II program by providing definitions of the challenging words from the stories in the Phonics series. Many definitions include full-color pictures. One of these full-color glossaries is included with each Read Naturally Encore level, but having more copies available encourages students to look up new words as they work through the stories. Audio support for the pronunciation and definition of each word is provided on the corresponding audio CD for each level.
Description | Item Number | Item Price, $ | Quantity |
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Encore II Español Level 1.0 Glossary (5-pack) | ES2G10 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 1.5 Glossary (5-pack) | ES2G15 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 2.0 Glossary (5-pack) | ES2G20 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 2.5 Glossary (5-pack) | ES2G25 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 3.0 Glossary (5-pack) | ES2G30 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 3.5 Glossary (5-pack) | ES2G35 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 4.0 Glossary (5-pack) | ES2G40 | $49.00 | |
Encore II Español Level 4.5 Glossary (5-pack) | ES2G45 | $49.00 |
How does Read Naturally level the stories?
Do the Read Naturally reading levels correspond to grade levels?
How does Read Naturally level the stories?
Do the Read Naturally reading levels correspond to grade levels?
I love the non-fiction text and the chance for students to read and digest the short text where deeper thinking skills are practiced before launching into a longer text. This material is great!!
Our "go-to" intervention for SRD and SLD reading students! Excellent program!
Our district recently purchased additional Read Naturally materials, and I have been working with their customer service team. They are quick to respond and so helpful. I could not ask for a better experience.
I'm writing this review years after I first used Read Naturally with my reading center students. This program is STILL by far the best and most cost effective program I've found for assisting students with fluency. The fact that it is mostly student self-directed, is what really makes it effective for learning stations. I used and still recommend the Encore II Masters paper version because there was just something about my students keeping track of their own progress and creating their own graphs. As a teacher, my part was at the beginning and end of each passage when they told me they were ready to "test off" of the story and move on to the next. The comprehension questions, in my experience, are much more extensive than most other fluency programs. And the fact that kids aren't just stuck on a computer program without ever having their oral reading being listened to by a teacher is the wonderful. The students were always interested in the stories and gained a lot of content knowledge from the readings. This program works when done correctly! My students ALWAYS grew several grade levels within a years time by using this program only 10 minutes a day.
I love this program! I have used it for about 10 years now, in several schools. Students are interested in the stories and are so motivated by their progress charts. I am able to use this for some basic reading skills, (I use some of the phonics stories), fluency, comprehension, and I teach writing around the stories. It is easy to implement and I can easily monitor student progress. Thank you!
The daily use of Read Naturally has made ALL of my students improve in reading fluency, comprehension, and writing. I love that the passages are expository and cover grade-level topics. I've used this program for years and it never disappoints!!!
Our district has been using Read Naturally for years and we love it! Our teachers use passages as intervention tools for fluency and comprehension (grade levels 1-8) and have seen amazing results. The best part about this company is that if I ever have questions regarding the level kits or need any supplemental materials, I always receive a rapid response (through emails and/or phone calls). As a teacher who has 10-15 minutes between classes, this is a game-changer.
This program has been game changing (dare I say life changing?!) for my son. He has struggled with reading all the way through fourth grade when I finally had him assessed. Dyslexia was the diagnosis and I was told that he likely would never be a strong reader. He tested at a first grade reading level despite years of intensive one-on-one teaching. That was the last month of fourth grade. We started Read Naturally at the beginning of his fifth grade year. We are three months into the school year and his reading has improved two grade levels! Just as important, his confidence level and resulting attitude toward reading is so much better. This program is EASY for parent and students alike and it WORKS! I am so grateful that we found Read Naturally. I do believe it is having a life changing impact on my son.
The Read Naturally Encore program has proven to be an excellent intervention for our below level students and ESL students BUT, has also provided a way to accelerate our already on level readers. The students are engaged as they read the nonfiction passages and excited to graph and "OWN" their growth and achievement. They have gained confidence, vocabulary and interesting facts. It has encouraged them to find out more when they read about a topic and become curious. I began using Read Naturally ME many years ago and continue to love the program and the impact it has on all readers.
I have been an educator for nearly 3 decades in various roles, and have used Read Naturally as a part of reading intervention for many years. I am currently working with tutoring centers in Beijing China and have introduced this program. Read Naturally is a good match for 2nd language learners as it provides them with correct pronunciation and gives them the opportunity to improve their own pronunciation. Students love it, in addition to helping with correct pronunciation, RN works very well for reading fluency practice, vocabulary development, and writing practice. The educators here also love it because it is easy to implement and because they see results in students very quickly. They have commented that they are pleased with how motivated the students are and how happy they are to see progress made right before their eyes.
The program has greatly improved our students fluency and comprehension. The leveled program allows the students to practice successful reading on their own. The independence experienced by the students has been wonderful for their self-esteem. The vocabulary, predictions, and comprehension are also a big part of what makes the program a success. It is very easy to use and the students are highly engaged in the stories because they can choose what they are interested in reading. Also, the progress tracking graph is a huge incentive for success.
I worked as volunteer instructional aide in the reading department at Key Largo School. We used the original version of Read Naturally, currently known as Encore, and I could see how children not only enjoyed and enhanced their reading experience, but their handwritten work, involving the information received by following the words with their fingertips, tracing their comprehension answers, drawing the bar graph to evaluate themselves, made an unequally valuable connection, back and forth from hand through brain, that can hardly be replaced by the use of type-on computers. Other than the obvious pragmatic and trendy convenience, what does the Cloud and online programs offer to replace all those benefits offered by Read Naturally Encore?
Thank you for the high praise for Read Naturally Encore. I am glad you had such a rewarding experience using the program.
Read Naturally Live offers the following student supports for reading that cannot be replicated with Encore unless you are working one-on-one with a student: all words in each story are pronounced correctly when a student clicks on them; students can see and hear the definition just by clicking on a vocabulary word; feedback on quiz answers is instantaneous (a very powerful instructional technique); scores are recorded instantly, and data is averaged so that a teacher can differentiate instruction easily.
While I agree that hand movements can help solidify student learning, the only one on your list that directly relates to learning to read is following text with a finger. Read Naturally cannot replicate this experience for the student on a computer, so a Reading Guide is available to outline a row of text. The student moves the Reading Guide with the mouse or the arrow keys, which provides a slightly different type of hand-eye-brain connection than using a finger under the text.
This is by far the best intervention program I have ever used in the classroom. The fact that much of it can be student driven and managed is a wonderful advantage of this program. Students get to practice their fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary, all with informational texts! The charting routine, in which the students chart their own success is a great way to hold them responsible and they love to see their own growth. My students read so much with this program, and at the end of each six weeks, I have a little Jeopardy game to show them how much they've actually learned with the multiple readings. They are always amazed at how much smarter they've gotten by using Read Naturally. One tip I'd give anyone using this version would be to buy timers that vibrate or flash a light so that you don't have to listen to the beeping all day long! I found some great ones for about 14$ each. This works so much better than iStation!
As a resource teacher, I have been using Encore for years with my struggling students. I love how it has helped my students improve in their reading comprehension, fluency, and writing! They enjoy competing with themselves to improve their fluency scores. I appreciate that the texts are engaging at all levels. Within one 45 minute period, we cover so much! I use the data I get weekly from this program to drive my instruction.
I use Read Naturally with my Middle School Resource kids. My students have gained confidence as they use this program. With confidence comes the desire to read more difficult passages. Not every student does well with a strictly phonics program. Read Naturally is the perfect fit for my students who need an additional method to build their reading skills.
I started using Read Naturally last year with one of my students and saw amazing results for her. Her fluency improvement was unbelievable and her confidence soared as she was able to become such a stronger reader. I am using it this year again with different students and am pleased with the results as well.
As an ELD teacher, I have witnessed the progress made by using Read Naturally . With Read Naturally, my students have advanced several literacy levels. Read Naturally is the first tool I use when it comes to reading intervention!
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Great program for all student grades and levels.
I love this program! I use it for progress monitoring and goal setting for my special Ed students.
Read Naturally is the first program I've used that is truly comprehensive. The fluency component is excellent, but I am just as impressed with the vocabulary and comprehension components. Our students made tremendous gains after one year. I'm looking forward to using Read Naturally products again this year.
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