10 Steps to Independence

Read to Self
Foundation Lesson
Teach this lesson before launching Read to Self:
Three Ways to Read a Book

Launch
Use the 10 Steps to Independence to launch Read to Self.
Step 1. Identify what is to be taught: Read to Self.
Step 2. Set a purpose and create a sense of urgency for Read to Self:
It is the best way to become better readers.
It is fun.
Step 3. Record desirable behaviors of Read to Self on an I-chart.
Sample I-Chart:

Read to Self
Independent
Students Teacher

Read the whole time Works with students

Stay in one spot
Read quietly
Get started right away
Work on reading stamina

Step 4. Model most-desirable behaviors.

Step 5. Model least-desirable behaviors, then most-desirable behaviors again.
Step 6. Place students around the room.
Step 7. Practice and build stamina.
Step 8. Stay out of the way.
Step 9. Use a quiet signal to bring students back to the gathering place
Step 10. Conduct a group check-in; ask, How did it go?

Foundation Lessons
Teach the following as focus lessons during the launch of Read to Self:
Three Ways to Read a Book
(reteach during launch in addition to before launch)
Choose a Successful Spot
I PICK a Good-Fit Book