Table of Contents
Online Materials ix
Video Contents xiii
Foreword xxi
Acknowledgments xxiii
About the Authors xxv
About Uncommon Schools xxvii
Introduction 1
Part 1 Set the Habits of Learning 23
Part 1 Introduction: The Fundamental Habits 25
1 Habits of the Classroom: Multiply Your Minutes 27
Setting Up the Room
Habits of Effective Transitions
Conclusion: From Socks to Success
2 Habits of Discussion: Change Student Talk, Change Student Thinking 45
The Power of Prompting
Learning to Share
Learning to Build
Making the Habits Happen
Conclusion: From Futsal to the ‘‘Big Game’’
Part 2 Teach the Skills of Reading 75
Part 2 Introduction: The Art of Targeted Teaching 77
3 What to Teach: Defining a Road Map for Rigor 81
Assessment—Create the Road Map for Rigor
Selecting an Early Literacy Assessment
Assessment Meets Curriculum
Conclusion: Time to Begin the Journey
4 Read-Aloud Lessons: Teachers Model for Success 103
Lesson Prework: Planning for Read-Aloud
Lesson Introduction: Making it Clear and Making it Matter
I Do: Modeling the Skill
We Do: Practicing the Skill
Check for Understanding: Make Sure Your Practice Was Good
Practice
Conclusion: What Great Reading Looks Like
5 Teaching Comprehension Skills: Stanza by Stanza 129
Lesson Prework: ‘‘Teach the Reader’’ Meets ‘‘Teach the Text’’
I Do: Modeling the Skill
We Do: Practicing Together
You Do: Making Independent Practice Sacred
Conclusion: A First Taste of Independence
6 Teaching Phonics: Greasing the Wheel 145
Choosing the Wheel: Make Sure It’s a Round One
Greasing the Wheel: Three Ways to Make Phonics Spin Faster
Conclusion: Phonics and Foundations
Part 3 Build the Habits of Reading 165
Part 3 Introduction: The Making of Magical Moments 167
7 Analysis and Action: Mind the Journey 171
Administering Assessment
Collecting Data
From Assessment to Analysis
From Analysis to Action
Conclusion: The Path Forward
8 Guided Reading Planning: Move Beyond the Map 189
Structuring a Guided Reading Lesson
Prework: Selecting a Text to Match the Data
Guided Reading Lesson Planning—A Sample
Before Reading
During Reading
After Reading
Conclusion: When You’ve Set the Course
9 Guided Reading Execution: Stay on Course 217
Before Reading
During and After Reading: The Power of Prompting
The Prompting Guides from 0 to 1000
Conclusion: A Path for Every Student
10 Independent Reading: Don’t Wait for a Hero’s Quest 243
Choose and Organize Texts for Success
Set Expectations for Independence
Insist on Intellectual Accountability
Conclusion: Love Matters
Part 4 Lead by Habit 261
Part 4 Introduction: Script the Change You Need 263
11 The Schedule: Getting It All on the Table 265
The Scheduling Process: An Overview
How Much Time Can You Make for Reading?
How Should You Spend Reading Time?
Building the Schedule: One Teacher, Two Hours
Three Variations to the Schedule
Conclusion: All in Good Time
12 Coaching Teachers: A Guide for School Leaders and Coaches 287
The Growth Mind-Set
Lead Professional Development
Observe Regularly
Drive It with Data
Identify the Key Action Steps
Give Effective Feedback
Coach Planning
Your Next Steps
Conclusion: Why It Matters
Part 5 Professional Development Workshops—Overview and Highlights 309
Part 5 Introduction: Workshops Included with This Book 311
13 Habits of the Classroom Workshop 313
14 Habits of Discussion Workshop 317
15 Read-Aloud Workshop 321
16 Comprehension Skills Workshop 325
17 Guided Reading Planning Workshop 329
18 Guided Reading Prompting Workshop 335
Appendix: Tools and Resources 339
Great Habits, Great ReadersDiscussion Guide 429
Notes 439
Index 446
How to Access the Online Materials 457