The Game Plan

The Game Plan is designed to be used by secondary instructional leaders who want to make a lasting impact on the culture of literacy and data in their school(s). The book focuses on implementing the Common Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects and other college and career readiness literacy standards. It provides a practical, semester-by-semester plan to enact literacy strategies, use data, and create change using PLC principles.

Chapter 1 How to Use This Book
Chapter 2 Principles of Professional Learning
Chapter 3 College and Career Readiness Standards
Chapter 4 Year 1: Summer
Chapter 5 Year 1: Fall Semester
Chapter 6 Year 1: Spring Semester
Chapter 7 Year 2: Summer
Chapter 8 Year 2: Fall Semester
Chapter 9 Year 2: Spring Semester
Chapter 10 Year 3: Summer, Fall, and Spring Semesters
Chapter 11 Years 4-6
Appendix A The Play Book: Literacy Strategies for the Content Area Classroom
The Starting Line
Strategy Map
Text Structure
Text Annotation
Academic Vocabulary
GIST
Four Square Notes
Prompt Analysis
Text-Dependent Questioning
Silent Conversation
Save the Last Word for Me
Anticipation Guides
RAFT
LIFT OUT
CRAVAT
2-3 Column Notes
Show and Tell Vocabulary
Text Mingle
Analyzing Visual Text
Nonstop Writing
Carousel Brainstorming
Vocabulary Vignettes
Discussion Grids
Vocabulary Tableaux
Appendix B Coach's Corner: Instructional Leadership Resources
Literacy Kickoff Meeting Planning Grid
Focus Strategy Reflection Guide
Halftime Meeting Planning Grid
Support Planning Grid
Leadership Reflection Protocol
Data Summary Plan
PLC Meeting Agenda
Literacy Strategy Classroom Observation Form
Teacher Self-Evaluation Form
PLC Self-Evaluation Form
Appendix C Moving Up to the Big Leagues: Expanding Literacy Beyond the School Level