Thematically arranged reading passages to facilitate readers?comprehension of subsequent texts within each grouping -Strictly controlled vocabulary throughout the book to limit the slowing effect of unfamiliar words -Preview activities at the beginning of each chapter to promote faster reading of passages through pre-exposure to vocabulary and content found within the chapter -Multiple-choice questions following each passage that allow students to self monitor their comprehension at accelerated reading speeds -Progress charts at the back of the book that allow students to graphically record their personal reading speed developmen