This workbook for adults learning basic reading, provides culturally relevant instruction and practice organized under the broad headings of word analysis, vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills. Each unit contains a post-test and several lessons devoted to specific skills. Lessons include instructions and examples for the student and practice exercises in a variety of formats--crossword puzzle, fill-in-the-blank, etc. Reading material and exercises draw on the culture of Southwest Indian tribes and include myths, legends, religious beliefs and ceremonies, poetry, history, styles of clothing, dance, music, or art. Specific skills in the word analysis section are consonant blends and digraphs, vowel digraphs and dipthongs, root words and word endings, prefixes and suffixes, contractions, and alphabetizing to three letters. Vocabulary skills include sight words, compound words, context clues, and synonyms and antonyms. The comprehension unit covers following directions, sequencing in narration, identifying the main idea, recognizing supporting details, drawing conclusions, and identifying cause and effect. Use of the dictionary and reference skills are reviewed in the study skills section. (JHZ)