BEFORE WEEK 1: Plan and Prepare

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1 Arrange classroom furniture Arrange room to support Independent Reading, Software, and Small-Group rotations. N/A

2Create and post classroom procedures

Use the Teacher Implementation Guide to help create procedures posters for each rotation.

Teacher Implementation Guide (pages 90–93, 124–125, 150–151)

3 Unpack READ 180 materialsUse the READ 180 materials checklist to confirm you have all materials, including rBooks, classroom library books, and teaching materials.

Materials checklist

4 Set up computersEnsure that you have enough computers for 1/3 of your class size and that each computer works, connects to the Internet, has the READ 180 bookmark available, and has headphones and a microphone.

Student computers

READ 180 Student Access (Contact your SAM administrator for this URL.)

5 Set up SAMWork with your SAM administrator to find out your SAM username and password, and ensure that you have an account to log in and a schedule for creating your READ 180 classes.

Teacher computer

READ 180 Educator Access (Contact your SAM administrator for this URL.)

6Preview Lesson Plans, Week 1

Review the plans for the first week of instruction using Getting Started: Your First Three Weeks With READ 180, available in your Teacher Bookshelf and on the Interactive Teaching System (ITS).

Getting Started: Your First Three Weeks With READ 180

7Make copies for Week 1 activities

Make copies of the Reader Survey and “I’m Looking for Someone Who . . .” for each student.

Getting Started: Your First Three Weeks With READ 180

8 Download daily resourcesLog in to SAM and navigate to the green Resources tab. Download the READ 180 Reading Log and READ 180 Exit Slip. Make copies for each student.

SAM Keyword: Reading Log

SAM Keyword: Exit Slip

9Confirm class schedule and student enrollment

Work with your school administration to get copies of your student roster. Ensure that there is a plan to enroll students into SAM.

Student Roster

10OPTIONAL: Establish classroom theme

Consider setting a theme for your READ 180 classroom, which can make it more inviting for students. Build rotation groups, incentive systems, and bulletin boards around the theme.

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POWER UP ChecklistBEFORE WEEK 1: Plan and Prepare

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1 Enroll students in software

Log in to SAM and ensure that your classes have been created. In the Roster tab, double click a class name. Select Manage Student Enrollment on the top right and enroll students in the following software components: READ 180, Reading Inventory, Reading Counts!, and rSkills College & Career.

Teacher Implementation Guide (page 158)

SAM

2 Target reading levels for the Reading Inventory

Log in to SAM and navigate to the Roster tab. Set all READ 180 students’ reading levels for the first Reading Inventory test by clicking the class name, then selecting Reading Inventory Settings on the bottom middle of the screen. Set Estimated Reading Level to Below Grade Level or Far Below Grade Level.

Teacher Implementation Guide (page 158)

SAM

3 Set up the Teacher Dashboard

Log in to the Teacher Dashboard and set up your rBook® instruction for each class. Note: You can begin accessing the Teacher Dashboard 24 hours after you have a SAM account, have created READ 180 classes in SAM, and have enrolled at least one student in the READ 180 software.

Teacher Implementation Guide (pages 168–179)

Teacher Dashboard

4Organize materials for Week 1 instruction

Compile the resources listed in Your First Three Weeks to prepare for Week 1 of instruction.Getting Started: Your First Three Weeks With READ 180 (page 8)

5Teach Week 1 of Your First Three Weeks

Follow the lesson plans outlined in Your First Three Weeks to teach Week 1 of instruction to students.

Getting Started: Your First Three Weeks With READ 180 (pages 6–25)

6Prepare materials for Week 2 instruction

Compile the resources listed in Your First Three Weeks to prepare for Week 2 of instruction.Getting Started: Your First Three Weeks With READ 180 (page 28)


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POWER UP ChecklistWEEK 1: Create a Community and Get Started

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1 Provide students with Reading Inventory logins

Log in to SAM and navigate to the Reports tab. Click each class name, and then select and run the Reading Inventory Student Roster Report. Share login information with students and have them note it in a safe location.

SAM Report: Reading Inventory Student Roster

2 Prepare students for the Reading Inventory

Introduce students to the Reading Inventory by explaining the test, its purpose, and the results. Download the Taking the Reading Inventory resource from SAM Resources to help explain the Reading Inventory to students.

SAM Keyword: Taking the Reading Inventory

3 Administer the Reading InventoryEnsure that all students complete the Reading Inventory test on the computer. Remember that students can exit the test and resume later if they become fatigued or if time runs out.

Reading Inventory Software

4Teach Week 2 of Your First Three Weeks

Follow the lesson plans outlined in Your First Three Weeks to teach Week 2 of instruction to students.

Getting Started: Your First Three Weeks With READ 180 (pages 26–43)

5 Set initial rBook groupsAfter Reading Inventory testing, log in to the Teacher Dashboard. On each class, click Go to Class. Scroll down and use the Groupinator® to create rBook Groups. Click See Groups, make adjustments if necessary, and then click Save Groups.

Teacher Dashboard > Go to Class > Groupinator > rBook Groups

6Share initial Reading Inventory results with students

Log in to SAM and navigate to the Reports tab. Click each class name, and then select and run the Reading Inventory Intervention Grouping Report. Share results with students, helping them find their appropriate reading level.

SAM Report: Reading Inventory Intervention Grouping Report

7Help students set reading growth goals

From the SAM Reports tab, run the Reading Inventory Growth Goals Report. Use the student Reading Inventory growth tracking in the back of the rBook to help students set reading goals for the year based on data from the report.

SAM Report: Reading Inventory Growth Goals

8Share initial Reading Inventory results with families

From the SAM Reports tab, run the READ 180 Parent Report 1 for each student and send home to introduce families to READ 180.

SAM Report: READ 180 Parent Report 1

9Prepare materials for Week 3 instruction

Compile the resources listed in Your First Three Weeks to prepare for Week 3 of instruction.

Getting Started: Your First Three Weeks With READ 180 (p. 44)

10 Review rBook Workshop 1Begin reviewing the first lessons from rBook Workshop 1, using the rBook Teacher’s Edition in print and digitally on the Teacher Dashboard.

rBook Workshop 1


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POWER UP ChecklistWEEK 2: Create a Community and Get Started

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1 Post student groupingsUse Groupinator to create and post student groups. Download the Rotation Chart from SAM or create your own. Make sure it is large enough for all students to read and that you can easily adjust throughout the year.

SAM Keyword: Rotation Chart Teacher Dashboard > Go to Class > Groupinator > rBook Groups

2 Reinforce classroom proceduresReview rotation procedures and practice thoroughly to ensure that all students have a clear understanding of expectations.

Procedures posters

3 View classroom videosFrom the Teacher Dashboard, select ITS from the Web Gateway and click Implementation Videos. View the videos in Teaching an rBook Workshop to prepare yourself for rBook instruction.

Teacher Dashboard > Web Gateway > ITS > Implementation Videos > Teaching an rBook Workshop

4 Begin rBook Workshop 1Use the Teacher Dashboard to prepare for and deliver rBook lessons during Whole- and Small-Group Instruction. Select Lesson Plan to create, save, and print daily lesson plans.

Teacher Dashboard > Professional Development

Teacher Dashboard > Lesson Plan

5 Review rBook Workshop RubricDownload the rBook Workshop Rubric from SAM. Review rubric expectations with students and establish a plan to regularly grade student rBook work and provide students with feedback.

SAM Keyword: Workshop Rubric

6Begin Independent Reading rotation

Use the Reading Inventory Intervention Grouping Report to ensure that all students know their reading levels and have selected appropriate books for Independent Reading. Have students rotate from Independent Reading to Small-Group Instruction so you can provide immediate feedback.

Reading Inventory Intervention Grouping Report Independent Reading procedures

7 Set daily reading expectationsEstablish and review expectations for Independent Reading. Consider setting expectations for pages per day (usually 8–10 pages), book completion, reading log completion, etc.


8 Assess reading logsRegularly assess student reading logs for completion and accuracy, and provide targeted feedback to help establish strong Independent Reading procedures.


9Begin Instructional Software rotation

Set expectations for daily software use and ensure that all students begin each session in the Reading Zone.

READ 180 Software

10 Reflect on rBook Workshop 1Reflect on this week’s rBook instruction. How was the pacing? How well were students engaged? What is the quality of work they produced in the rBook? Plan any necessary adjustments for next week’s instruction.

rBook Teacher’s Edition


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POWER UP ChecklistWEEK 3: Begin Full Rotations and rBook Workshop 1

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1Prepare for the second week of rBook instruction

Review rBook Teacher’s Edition lesson plans in print or digitally through the Teacher Dashboard. Print and/or save lesson plans. Use the Implementation Videos on ITS (see Week 3) to see lessons in action.

rBook Workshop 1

Teacher Dashboard>Web Gateway>ITS

2Download student rBook support resources

During Readings 2 and 3, SAM resources are necessary to support student written responses. Download the React and Write and the Summarize Routine writing frames.

SAM Keyword: React & Write

SAM Keyword: Summarize

3 Prepare sentence startersRemember to post sentence starters from the rBook for each day’s lesson for students to use. Use the sentence starters provided or create your own.

rBook Workshop 1

4 Monitor independent rotationsPlan time for students to work together during Small-Group Instruction so you can get up and check in with students in the Independent Reading and Instructional Software rotations. Redirect behavior as necessary.

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5 Assess student reading logsAssess student reading logs for completion and accuracy, and provide targeted feedback to help establish strong Independent Reading procedures.

Reading logs

6 Assess student rBook workUse the rBook Workshop Rubric to assess student work during Whole- and Small-Group lessons. Provide feedback to students and adjust instruction based on patterns of completion you noticed.


7 Assess student software usageRun the READ 180 Participation Report to monitor student software usage. Check that students are spending at least 15–19 minutes per day on the software. Recognize student successes and provide redirection as necessary.

SAM Report: READ 180 Participation

8Prepare for rBook Reading CheckPoint

Note when you plan to finish Reading 3. Use the Groupinator to regroup students at the Reading CheckPoint, making adjustments as necessary. Download appropriate Resources for Differentiated Instruction lessons for each group, and make copies for each student. Discuss regrouping procedures with students.

Teacher Dashboard > Go to Class > Groupinator > Reading CheckPoint

9 Reflect on week’s instructionReflect on this week’s learning. Where are students doing well? Where are students struggling? How can you adjust instruction or support to maximize all students’ opportunities for learning?

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POWER UP ChecklistWEEK 4: Continue rBook Workshop 1

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1 Continue rBook instructionUse the rBook Teacher’s Edition and the Teacher Dashboard to continue planning and teaching rBook instruction daily during Whole- and Small-Group Instruction. Adjust pacing of lessons based on student response to learning.


2Use Stretch 2 Text at the end of Workshop 1

After teaching rBook Workshop 1, use the Stretch 2 Text available on the READ 180 Community website to provide instruction in close reading of grade-level text. Note: Stretch 2 lessons take at least a week and may take longer.

educatorcommunity.hmhco.com > Resources > Stretch Resources

3Assign rSkills Test 1 at the end of rBook Workshop 1

Navigate to the SAM Roster. Select rSkills Tests Settings and assign the appropriate rSkills Test for your students. Automatic leveling allows SAM to select the right level based on a student’s Reading Inventory results.

SAM: rSkills Tests Settings

4Use rSkills Test results to regroup at End-of-Workshop CheckPoint

After students complete the rSkills Test, use the Groupinator to regroup students at the End-of-Workshop CheckPoint. Download and make copies of aligned Resources for Differentiated Instruction lessons.

Teacher Dashboard > Go to Class > Groupinator > End-of-Workshop CheckPoint

Resources for Differentiated Instruction

5Review Reading Counts! Results

Run the Reading Counts! Books Read Report in SAM to review students’ progress in Independent Reading. Review the total number of quizzes passed. Compare students’ Lexile® measures and the average Lexile measure of texts read to ensure students are challenging themselves to read within their current reading level (50L below and 100L above).

SAM Report: Reading Counts! Books Read

6Review READ 180 software results

Run the READ 180 Reading Progress Report in SAM to review students’ progress in Instructional Software. Review total sessions, average session length, sessions per segment, and overall zone scores.

SAM Report: READ 180 Reading Progress

7 Review rBook workAt the end of each rBook Workshop, complete an rBook Workshop Rubric for each student. Share feedback and provide an opportunity to revise work.


8 Conference with students

Set up time during Small-Group Instruction to conduct one-on-one student conferences. Review student results using the rSkills Student Test Printout, READ 180 Student Reading Report, and READ 180 Student Diagnostic Report, along with completed rBook work and reading logs.

SAM Reports: rSkills Student Test Printout, READ 180 Student Reading, READ 180 Student Diagnostic

9 Begin Workshop 2 instructionReflect on rBook instruction during Workshop 1. What went well? Where did students struggle, and how can you adjust instruction as you move forward to Workshop 2? Review the Implementation Videos on the ITS to support Workshop planning.

Teacher Dashboard > Web Gateway > ITS > Implementation Videos > Teaching an rBook Workshop


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POWER UP ChecklistMONTH 2: Continue Full Implementation

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1 Continue rBook instruction

Use the rBook Teacher’s Edition and the Teacher Dashboard to continue planning and teaching Whole- and Small-Group Instruction. As you develop proficiency, begin implementing the daily Boost and Stretch activities during Small-Group Instruction. Remember to incorporate instructional routines and sentence starters into daily instruction.


Teacher Dashboard

2Differentiate at rBook CheckPoints

Pause rBook instruction to provide targeted differentiation at rBook Reading, Writing, and End-of-Workshop CheckPoints. Use the Groupinator to regroup and select lessons.

Teacher Dashboard > Go to Class > Groupinator

3 Use Stretch 2 Texts

At the end of each rBook Workshop, before administering the rSkills Test, navigate to the READ 180 Community website to download the aligned Stretch 2 Text and accompanying resources. Use Stretch 2 lessons to engage students in close reading of grade-level texts.

educatorcommunity.hmhco.com > Resources > Stretch Resources

4 Administer rSkills TestsAt the end of each rBook Workshop, administer rSkills Tests and use results to monitor student progress and plan End-of-Workshop CheckPoints. Use the rSkills Test Grading, Grouping, and Student Test Printout Reports to support your analysis.

SAM Reports: rSkills Test Grouping, rSkills Test Grading, rSkills Student Test Printout

5Support Independent Reading rotation

Monitor the Independent Reading rotation daily by frequently checking reading logs, graphic organizers, and QuickWrites and providing feedback and redirection as necessary. Review Reading Counts! Books Read, Reading Counts! Reading Progress Report, and READ 180 Student Reading Reports monthly to track student reading progress.

Reading logs, Graphic organizers, QuickWrites

SAM Reports: Reading Counts! Books Read, Reading Counts! Reading Progress, READ 180 Student Reading

6Review READ 180 software results

Monitor the Instructional Software rotation to ensure that students are focused and on task and that technology issues are quickly resolved. Review the READ 180 Reading Progress, READ 180 Grading, READ 180 Student Diagnostic, and READ 180 Student Segment Status Reports monthly to track student progress.

SAM Reports: READ 180 Reading Progress, READ 180 Grading, READ 180 Student Diagnostic, READ 180 Student Segment Status


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POWER UP ChecklistMONTHS 3–10: Continue Full Implementation

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7 Review rBook student work

Regularly review student rBook work to check that students are writing in complete sentences, citing textual evidence, text marking, and using academic vocabulary in writing. Use the Workshop Rubric to provide consistent feedback and support self-reflection.


8 Prepare students for Reading Inventory testing

At least one week before the Reading Inventory testing window opens, review Reading Inventory testing procedures. Meet individually with students to discuss current results and growth goals.

SAM Keyword: Taking Reading Inventory

9 Administer the Reading Inventory

Provide a quiet environment conducive to testing during each Reading Inventory testing window. Most districts administer the Reading Inventory 3–4 times per year. Run the Reading Inventory Growth Report or the Reading Inventory Incomplete Test Alert to check that all students complete each test.

SAM Reports: Reading Inventory Growth, Reading Inventory Incomplete Test Alert

10 Review Reading Inventory results

Use the Reading Inventory Growth, Reading Inventory Growth Goals, and Reading Inventory Intervention Grouping Reports to review student Reading Inventory results. Use the Groupinator to regroup students for rBook instruction based on updated Reading Inventory results. If any students’ scores declined significantly, discuss with your school’s READ 180 lead. Share results with your administration.

SAM Reports: Reading Inventory Growth, Reading Inventory Growth Goals, Reading Inventory Intervention Grouping Teacher Dashboard > Go to Class > Groupinator


Use the Reading Inventory Student Progress Report, the Reading Inventory Student Test Printout, and the Reading Inventory Growth Goals Report to conference with students about their updated Reading Inventory results. Help students track their reading progress by graphing results in the Reading Inventory Tracking Log at the back of the student rBook. Spend time reflecting on all READ 180 results, allowing time for goal setting and progress tracking.

SAM Reports: Reading Inventory Student Progress, Reading Inventory Student Test Printout, Reading Inventory Growth Goals

12 Reflect on student learningReview overall trends and patterns in your READ 180 classroom. Where are students doing well? Where are students struggling? How might you adjust instruction to support students as you progress through the year?

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POWER UP ChecklistMONTHS 3–10: Continue Full Implementation (cont.)

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1 Administer the final Reading Inventory testing

Provide a quiet environment conducive to Reading Inventory testing. Ensure that all students have an opportunity to give their best effort. Run the Reading Inventory Growth Report or the Reading Inventory Incomplete Test Alert to check that all students complete each test.

SAM Reports: Reading Inventory Growth, Reading Inventory Incomplete Test Alert

2 Review Reading Inventory results

Use the Reading Inventory Growth, Reading Inventory Growth Goals, and Reading Inventory Intervention Grouping Reports to review student Reading Inventory results. If any students’ scores declined significantly, discuss proper procedures with your school’s READ 180 lead. Share results with your administration.

SAM Reports: Reading Inventory Growth, Reading Inventory Growth Goals, Reading Inventory Intervention GroupingTeacher Dashboard > Go to Class > Groupinator


Use the Reading Inventory Student Progress Report, Reading Inventory Student Test Printout, and Reading Inventory Growth Goals Report to conference with students about their updated Reading Inventory results. Help students track reading progress by graphing results in the Reading Inventory Tracking Log in the student rBook. Spend time reflecting on all results from the READ 180 classroom with students, allowing for goal setting and progress tracking.

SAM Reports: Reading Inventory Student Progress, Reading Inventory Student Test Printout, Reading Inventory Growth Goals

4 Complete materials inventoryInventory your classroom materials, including teaching materials, posters, and classroom library. Share any replacement needs with your school’s READ 180 lead. Pack materials for next year.

READ 180 Classroom Materials Inventory

5 Celebrate reading successCelebrate reading success with students, including Reading Inventory growth, books read, quizzes passed, words read, software segments completed, or other relevant data points. Invite your administrators to share in the celebration.

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6Review exit criteria with administrators

Use final Reading Inventory results and other relevant data to determine which students are ready to exit READ 180 and which students may need additional time in READ 180 next year.

SAM Report: Reading Inventory Growth, Reading Inventory Growth Goals, Reading Inventory Intervention Grouping

7 Pack materials and plan for fall Complete the READ 180 End-of-Year Checklist and plan for fall. READ 180 End-of-Year Checklist


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POWER UP ChecklistMONTH 10: Implementation Wrap-Up

BEFORE WEEK 1: Plan and Prepare

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