This pamphlet describes the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) program, a comprehensive approach to reading and writing instruction for grades 2 through 8. The pamphlet addresses the three principal elements of the program: story-related activities, direct instruction in reading comprehension, and integrated writing/language arts. In all of the activities that comprise the program described in the paper, students work in heterogeneous learning teams, and the activities follow a regular cycle that involves teacher presentation, team practice, independent practice, peer pre-assessment, additional practice, testing, and team recognition. The pamphlet also discusses implementing CIRC. Contains 15 references. A list of 27 basal series, 4 materials for teachers, and 90 novels are attached. (RS)