Description
Book SynopsisA book that brings the habits of reading to life Great readers are not made by genetics or destiny but by the habits they build habits that are intentionally built by their teachers. The early formal years of education are the key to reversing the reading gap and setting up children for success.
Table of ContentsOnline 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
