- Reading to understand; writing to understand in all
content areas
- modeling of proficient reader strategies -- before, during
and after reading
- modeling ways to "hold your thinking" -- through writing,
speaking, art, technology
- Planning relevant, engaging lessons/units efficiently,
effectively
- Using Understanding by Design© -- a backward planning
process
- Weaving researched literacy practices and productive thinking
into lessons
- Writing effectively in any content area
- Differentiating to engage varying levels and styles
of learners
- Questioning as an art -- to drive discussion, research,
deeper learning
- Designing effective and engaging assessments to deepen
learning
- Setting goals to succeed
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