LEARN to LOVE LITERATURE! Our Discovery MethodTM teaches readers to engage in story, to mine the depths of a tale, and to become a part of it. Diving into literature takes work, but should never involve getting bogged down in a tedious workbook. Our integrated Literature and Writing Discovery Guides provide a scaffolding that teaches you to read deeply and write for real. Learning to Observe what is read, Interpret what it means, and Apply a story to one's own experience is the ultimate goal of studying great literature. Level 1 Discover Guides are designed for grades 2-3. Our Discovery Guides teach readers to engage through: Note tacking Vocabulary Comprehension questions Responsive writing Discussion Creative projects Our Discovery MethodTM helps students develop an integrated tradition of reading and writing. As they engage in the consistency of paced exercises, students will confidently respond to textual structures and practice the mechanical tasks that enable them to read for purpose and write for real. When the program is utilized longitudinally, students will develop habits that permit them to discover the rich and diverse potential of story while engaging in increasingly challenging content. The Bears on Hemlock Mountain There are no bears on Hemlock Mountain... Or so young Jonathan is told by the grown-ups as he sets out alone over Hemlock Mountain. But as Jonathan discovers on that cold winter night, grown-ups don't always know... And there are bears on Hemlock Mountain! FOR MORE INFORMATION, LOOK FOR US ON THE WEB AT BLACKBIRDANDCOMPANY.COM