JOURNEYS is a totally new K-5 core reading program designed to meet the diverse needs of all students. It includes all the key issues you expect in terms of reading instruction - from comprehension to vocabulary instruction that provides key steps to help students acquire, practice and apply a variety of vocabulary to build readers and writers. As students discuss Big Ideas and Essential Questions, they will soon uncover the connectedness of a Unit's literature, objectives and projects. Specific attention is given to the elements necessary for successful reading instruction, taking care to develop a child's listening, speaking, reading and writing vocabulary.