Day 1
What will take the largest chunk of time on Day 1?
Reading the book and discussion throughout.
No, the same book is used through out the unit.
What will take the largest chunk of instructional time on Day 3?
Planning and composing their writing.
What is an example of an extension activity?
art pieces, game playing, co-creating, discussion frameworks
How will I know if Mindful Literacy is making a difference for my students?
Give the assessments pre-instruction and again after the 10 weeks to compare scores.
How are new vocabulary words taught?
Using the four square model.
Do I focus on a new SEL competency on Day 2?
No, the SEL focus is the same throughout the unit.
Can I still model the fluency passage on Day 3?
Where can I find the materials for the extension activities?
Everything is included in the kit! If you're missing something, be sure to sign up what you need and we will ship it to you!
What grades is Mindful Literacy primarily written for?
Grades 3-5. However, we include accommodations for K-2 students.
How are students introduced to the social emotional learning focus?
Through the characters feelings and actions in the unit book.
What new component is included in Day 2?
Introducing fluency practice.
What if my kids struggle to write independently?
Teachers can help co-create the planning or the writing piece.
What are some ways I can vary fluency practice on Day 4?
boy/girl
left side of room/right side
right handed/left handed
What can I do if I need support with implementation?
Reach out to the IWRBR team. We are happy to help!
What is the purpose of the Lesson Closer at then end of each day?
To link the characters feelings and actions to the social emotional learning competency.
What does fluency practice help students learn?
attending to punctuation, expression, pacing, phrasing
What if my kids need other accommodations? Where can I find them?
Why is varying fluency practice important?
Gradually lessens the amount of support the teacher gives.
Where can I find the assessments to give my students?
In the Mindful Literacy Assessment Manual.
What are the components of a Day 1 lesson?
What are the key components of a Day 2 lesson plan?
Fluency, Vocabulary, linking activity to SEL competency
What skills do students learn by practicing writing with a supportive adult?
problem solving tricky words, concepts about print, responding to reading, composing within guidelines
When modeling how to do the extension activity, what could be very powerful for students?
-practicing the steps of the process to check for understanding
-having a completed example ready to show and discuss
-clearly discuss expectations for voice level, movement around the room, working with partners/groups, etc.
What is the overall purpose of Mindful Literacy?
To infuse literacy instruction with explicit social emotional learning.