Table of Contents
Section 1: Intensifying Whole-Group Instruction
- Why Is It Important to Strengthen Whole-Group Instruction?
- Five Classroom Catalysts for Intensifying Whole-Group Instruction
- Name Cards
- Class Lists
- Interactive Guides
- Structured Listening Guides
- Directed Listening-Thinking Activities (DLTAs)
Section 2: Intensifying Small-Group Instruction
- Why Is It Important to Strengthen Small-Group Instruction?
- Five Classroom Catalysts for Intensifying Small-Group Instruction
- Discussion Matrices
- Small-Group Taping and Analysis
- Warm-Up Cards
- Picture Walk Alternatives
- Word Count Boosters
Section 3: Intensifying Individual Instruction
- Why Is It Important to Strengthen Individual Instruction?
- Five Classroom Catalysts for Intensifying Individual Instruction
- Silent Reading Assessments
- Text Selection Guidelines for Silent Reading
- Stamina-Building Activities
- Reading Out Loud with Partners
- Text Response Activities
Our Concluding Thoughts
Appendixes
- Grouping-Without-Tracking Lesson Plan
- Jigsaw Lesson Plan
- Connected Literature Circles Lesson Plan