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Book Study

Raising the Standards

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Materials Needed:

Raising the Standards Through Chapter Books,

& the Assessment and Intervention Guide.

This video book study will guide you in using the Read Side by Side Reading Program. 

Recommended for: teachers who are new to the program!

Structure of the course:

1. Read Raising the Standards and watch short videos to go with each chapter (below).

2. Schedule web call trainings with your advisor:

  • Session 1: Covering chapters 1-3 (Raising the Standards) & Chapter 4 (Assessment Guide).
  • Session 2: Covering chapters 4-7 (Raising the Standards) & Chapters 2, 3 and 5 (Assessment Guide).
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Introduction 📗

Sarah tells about the classroom trends that led her to this work. 

A short video (5:20) explains how to set up your schedule for the Read Side by Side Reading Program.

Chapter 1 📗

Sarah shares how to set up your classroom and create classroom routines.

A short video (10:32) explains how to set up your schedule for the Read Side by Side Reading Program.

Chapter 2 📗

Sarah shares how to teach students to read a chapter book using the CIA (collect-interpret-apply) approach!

A short video (12:06) explains how this approach is taught in the Read Side by Side Reading Program.

Chapter 3 📗

Sarah uses student samples to demonstrate how to teach readers to collect critical information in quadrant 1.

A short video (8:40) shares student samples from quadrant 1 of Earthquake Terror (Unit 5.1).

Chapter 4 📗

Sarah uses student samples to demonstrate how to teach readers to interpret the text in quadrant 2.

A short video (7:38) shares student samples from quadrant 2 of Earthquake Terror (Unit 5.1).

Chapter 5 📗

Sarah uses student samples to demonstrate how to teach readers to interpret the text in quadrant 3.

A short video (9:46) shares student samples from quadrant 3 of Earthquake Terror (Unit 5.1).

Chapter 6 📗

Sarah uses student samples to demonstrate how to teach readers to apply the text to their life in quadrant 4.

A short video (7:16) shares student samples from quadrant 4 of Earthquake Terror (Unit 5.1).

Chapter 7 📗

Sarah discusses how to plan for book clubs and extended reading in the Read Side by Side Reading Program.

This short video (0:42) shares classroom video during the book club time.

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Support Center

Online articles and FAQ to teach you about the program and guide your implementation!

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Training Center

Self-guided training to teach you about the program and guide your implementation!

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Research Articles

Print-ready research articles to support the Read Side by Side Reading Program.

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To learn more about the program and request a sample kit, connect with one of our advisors!