TRIO TEACHING CARD AT A GLANCE
Instruction Includes: Use With:
Teacher Preparation
  • Summaries of 3 titles in theme unit
  • Overview of the theme unit's targeted skill*
  • Ideas for lesson planning
 
Before Reading
  • Strategies for Teaching:
    • Comprehension
    • Phonics/Word Study
    • Oral Language (with ELL focus)
Whole Class
During Reading
  • Background knowledge
  • Instruction on applying the themes unit's targeted skill*
  • Introduction to leveled vocabulary
Small Level Groups:
  • Below
  • On
  • Above
After Reading
  • Writing and research extensions
  • Fluency Strategies
  • Home Connection
  • Assessment
Whole Class

*Each theme unit has a single, targeted skill. View a list of all targeted skills by set.