Teaching Reading Across the Day, Grades K-8

In Teaching Reading Across the Day, literacy expert Jennifer Serravallo provides nine effective,
predictable, research-based lesson structures that help busy teachers save planning time and focus their
teaching—and student attention—on content rather than procedures. Each of the nine lesson structures
(read aloud, phonics and spelling, vocabulary, focus, shared reading, close reading, guided inquiry,
reader’s theater, and conversation) has its own chapter and features a wealth of resources that let you see
the lessons in action in ELA, Science, and Social Studies classes, including:
An annotated teaching vignette, lesson explanation, and research notes
Tips for planning, structure and timing suggestions, and ideas for responsive teaching
Detailed planning templates and 22 accompanying online videos covering over 3 hours of classroom
footage
Jen’s reflections, key look-fors, and ideas for next steps
The nine lesson structures can be used with any curriculum or core program, text, and subject, making it
easier for teachers to maximize explicit and engaging teaching time across the day, and simplify planning
and preparation.