The Third Quest
Our most robust intervention for intermediate (grades 5+),
middle and high school (and adults)
Through a balance of narrative fiction and informational text, intrigue and mystery engage students as they travel through ancient history. Research-based lessons include work with sophisticated vocabulary, word study, comprehension and fluency, and provide study skills and CCSS connections.
The Third Quest's
Parallel Universe
Intervention for intermediate (grades 4+),
middle and high school (and adults)
The 41 video lessons with explicit instruction delivered by nationally recognized reading specialist and author Marilyn Sprick. Lessons are scientifically based, following guidelines from research with compelling narrative and informational content.
Results • “Almost too good to believe”
Shelly West, 7th Grade ELA Teacher and Coach – Shaler Area Middle School, PA
The Third Quest’s
Parallel Universe
For Grades 4 and up
41 Lessons • Home or School-based intervention
Our easiest-to-implement intervention
Follow the video directions.
Coach one-to-one or in a small group.
The Third Quest’s Parallel Universe, Season 1 basics: who the program is for, how the program is constructed, the Scope and Sequence, and program materials.
The Third Quest
For Grades 5 through High School
For Grades 5 through High School
75 Lessons • School-based intervention
Our most robust intervention
Teach explicitly and diagnostically.
Instruct in small groups.
The Third Quest basics: who the program is for, how the program is constructed, the Scope and Sequence, and program materials.
About Us – A life's work dedicated to reading
Lead Author Marilyn Sprick
As a literacy expert, Marilyn is the lead author of Read Well K-2 (a scientifically based early reading program) and The Third Quest—a reading intervention for adolescent struggling readers. Marilyn Sprick has been a general education teacher, special education teacher, and Title I learning specialist. Marilyn’s focus is on scaffolding and differentiating curriculum, explicit instruction, motivating students, and diagnostic prescriptive teaching. She is well respected for her ability to inspire teachers and translate research into classroom practice.
The Third Quest is proudly presented by Ancora Publishing.
To order or for more information visit Ancorapublishing.com
Training
We encourage teacher training to ensure program effectiveness. The value of a teacher’s interactions with students and their ability to use The Third Quest explicitly and diagnostically creates engagement with the disengaged and improved reading skills for students who have plateaued.
