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Read 180 Audiobook - The Stowaway - Stage B
Read 180 Audiobook - The Stowaway - Stage B Author:Kristiana Gregory READ 180 is a comprehensive reading intervention program designed to meet the needs of students in elementary through high school whose reading achievement is below the proficient level. Three Stages of Instruction include Stage A targeting elementary students, Stage B targeting middle school students, and Stage C targeting high school students.... more » Read 180 is based on the work of Dr. Ted Hasselbring at Vanderbilt and Janet Allen, who writes extensively on teaching. The instructional design of the program is based on the use of technology to enhance learning for students with mild disabilities.
As she has done in several previous historical novels, Gregory brings to life events and perspectives not often found in the standard history texts. In this exciting novel based on the actual exploits of 19th-century pirate captain Hippolyte de Bouchard, 11-year-old Carlito, who lives in the settlement of Monterey, watches his father die at the hands of the pirates and becomes an unwilling stowaway on their ship when he seeks to avenge his death. While some of the dialogue is stilted, especially in emotional scenes, the sharks, the various cruelties of the pirate band, the bloody battles, and the suspenseful tone of the short, cliffhanger chapters will keep most readers involved. Meanwhile, Gregory provides insights into life in Alta California and nicely integrates Spanish words into the text.« less