What do I need to do to get ready to teach the program?

Here's your checklist for getting ready to teach the Read Side by Side Reading Program!

This list helps you organize and prioritize a list of tasks:

1. Unpack your materials.
2. Get to know the books in the program.
3. Prepare you teacher copy of the read-aloud novels.
4. Plan your daily schedule.
5. Set up a meeting area.
6. Get ready to teach vocabulary.
7. Get ready for turn and talk.
8. Get ready to assess.
9. Get ready for book clubs.
10. Set up your classroom library.