Zeta's LAB Program

Why the Reading Lab matters

The Lab creates a calm, student-led space where reading, writing, and speaking grow together. Instead of drilling worksheets, students investigate themes, set their own goals, and get immediate feedback from their Lab Teacher.

Grammar and vocabulary are discovered in context. Learners look closely at the language inside real books, notice patterns, and practise using them naturally inside their summaries and conversations.

Three pillars we emphasise

• Student-led momentum — learners design their study flow with gentle coaching, building ownership of progress.
• Purposeful reading — titles are matched to Lexile levels so every page stretches comprehension without overwhelming.
• Voicing insight — each reading cycle ends with a reflection shared aloud, strengthening speaking confidence.

The routine students follow each visit

Every session guides readers from silent exploration to polished expression.

• Select a just-right book and read with intent, flagging new vocabulary and questions.
• Predict meanings from context, then confirm using the Lab’s digital tools and workbook prompts.
• Map an outline and craft a multi-paragraph summary with the classic introduction–body–conclusion structure.
• Meet with the Lab Teacher for individual feedback, grammar coaching, and a guided discussion in English that rehearses ideas for the Discussion Class.

A library that grows with every reader

From early phonics reinforcement to advanced novels, the Lab curates series and standalone titles that broaden students’ worlds.

• Foundational reading with Oxford Reading Tree and similar step-by-step resources.
• Chapter-book adventures such as A to Z Mysteries, Magic Tree House, and Nate the Great for emerging readers.
• Thought-provoking novels including Frindle, The Giver, and City of Ember for learners ready to debate big ideas.

Students move through these shelves while completing comprehension questions, quick essays, and projects that keep reading purposeful.

How It Works