Why do the CARS and STARS Series concentrate on 12 reading strategies?

The reading strategies in these series were based on reviews of the following:

• Current research on reading comprehension
• Gaps in basal or core reading programs

The strategies in both series cover a range of areas that lead to success in reading comprehension:

• Literal comprehension
• Inferential comprehension
• Text structure and organisational patterns
• Vocabulary and concept development
• Metacognitive strategies

Practice in these reading strategies leads to success on tests as well as improves students’ overall reading comprehension.