Outsiders, The - Downloadable Black Belt

While many reading motivation programs simply test for reading comprehension, the Literary Black Belt Assessment Exam and Certification Program encourages students to become active readers and critical thinkers through a series of incremental assessment tests. By leveling from white through black belt, students are motivated to discover deeper levels understanding of the literature they are studying. “One aspect that I especially like is the fact that different tests can be used not only to mark achievement or comprehension as well as gains within a skill level but also to check a variety of skill levels using the same text.” - B. Bretherick Teacher/Evaluator