This presentation illustrates the process of implementing a piloting model for teaching reading called C.A.R.E. The model separates the reading process into four phases, namely Conception, Action, Reaction and Evaluation. Though they share inter-relatedness and connection, each stage serves a different purpose when students are interacting with the reading materials. Utilizing the Extensive Reading principles and a home run book, this model introduces reading as a comprehensive process that embraces aspects of language, intercultural issues, social awareness, critical thinking and the need to trigger a habit of reading. Taking place in Indonesia and the Philippines, two junior high school teachers adopted the C.A.R.E model in their reading teaching sessions. Their perceptions of the pros and cons and challenges faced as the result of putting this framework into practice will be examined together with the response of the students to the activities proposed.