1. Framework

Assess, instruct, and monitor student progress using this system, which provides tools for constructing whole-group, small-group, and individual lessons.

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Essentials

1.1 Build relationships: trust and respect

Teacher believes all students are capable and worthy.
Teacher provides opportunities for all students to develop their skills as independent learners.

1.2 Brain-compatible focus lessons

Lesson’s length equals age of students (age = min. For example, 8 yrs. = 8 min.).
One to four focus lessons taught daily, depending on curriculum

1.3 Length of sessions is based on student stamina

Teacher watches students; when stamina wanes, all students are called back.
Length of session is determined by student stamina.

1.4 Brain and body breaks

Teacher watches student behavior to determine when breaks are optimal.
Teacher provides opportunities for brief movement when needed to reset and refocus attention on learning.

1.5 Focused sharing

Students share their thinking and learning between sessions or at the end of the reading block.
Teacher keeps track to ensure everyone has the same opportunities to share.

1.6 Student choice

Students choose goal and strategy with teacher guidance.
Students choose a task to support their learning goal. Tasks are Read to Self, Work on Writing, Read to Someone, Listen to Reading, and Word Work.

1.7 Teacher choice

Teachers confer, meet with small groups, and assess during each session, based on conferring notes and students’ needs.

1.8 One to three sessions each day

Schedule allows for one–three sessions each day.
Sessions can be in one literacy block or divided throughout the day.

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