According to a recent study, 40% of fourth graders do not have skills and knowledge to adequately perform the necessary grade level work(burrsuck et ,2004) . similarly, Calhoon (2005) found 59% of fourth grade students are performing below a basic literacy level on standardized reading test. In addition, as children age, data shows proficiency levels are still concern. Thirty-one percent of boys and 21% of girls in eighth grade did not reach a basic literacy level when given a standardized test (Calhoon,2005 ).