Read about an idea we shared at our Denver Workshop for a whole group lesson on I PICK. 

When teaching this strategy, use the Ready Reference Guide and review required standards to see the depth of instruction needed. What do students need to be able to do? Then, use the instruction protocol along with a chosen book to teach the strategy in the desired setting. Download a model lesson below. Go here to access the I PICK Bookmarks in color and black and white.  

Lori Sabo shares the form her kids use to assess the contents of their book boxes.  

It can be rough to be the new kid in school. This book can be used as a resource to teach about friendship as well as many CAFE strategies.