How do you ensure youâre using literacy instruction effectively to meet the needs of all of your students? In this book from Diana and Betsy Sisson youâll learn an innovative approach to using the literacy block in a gradual release model that allows you to provide grade-appropriate teaching as well as meaningful individualized instruction to close the academic gaps of struggling learners and offer accelerated experiences for advanced students. Whatâs Inside ÂPart I of the book lays out the authorsâ framework for the Core Block. ÂPart II explains how to use the re-envisioned block to integrate the core components of word study vocabulary development strategic reading instruction writersâ craft and expanded reading opportunities ÂPart III reveals how to use differentiation project-based learning and assessment to prepare students for new literacy demands. ÂThe appendix provides literacy block schedules tools for phonics development and morphology study and correlations to the Common Core. Each chapter includes practical tools and examples as well as In Action boxes show how the ideas look in an authentic classroom. . Language: English