Gradual Release - Comprehension (9-12)

Guided Instruction

"You Do"

"We Do"

"I Do"

Independent Practice

Guided Instruction

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

Direct Instruction

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY

Gradual Release of Responsibility

Direct Instruction of

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Comprehension

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"I Do"

Our high school curriculum does not include scripting of explicit skill instruction. By hs, students have been exposed to comprehension strategies and are working to apply them to increasingly more complex text. As students show need, teachers should be prepared to step in and model how to apply the strategy under discussion.

Independent Practice Of

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Comprehension

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"You Do"

Our high school curriculum includes daily opportunities for students to read and apply comprehension skills independently. Each of these opportunities provides teachers with valuable data around their students’ progress. Regular Formative Assessments throughout each unit also provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge.

Guided Instruction of

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Comprehension

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"We Do"

Our high school curriculum is built around quality, diverse texts and the discussions they provoke. While reading, teachers must shift the responsibility for thinking to students. This occurs through questioning, prompting, and varying the reading modes used to move through a text. Often, students are working together and learning from each other as they grow confident in their new skills. Students still need guidance, and there is opportunity for teachers to step in and reteach or provide additional focused instruction as students demonstrate the need for it.