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Comprehensive Instructional Sequence (CIS)- DEFINITION:
Series of 3-4 “close readings” of a complex informational text
wrapped around an Essential Question
Content is social studies-based, but focus is comprehending text and writing in response to text
Each reading has its own purpose and tool
Each reading uses a gradual release process, followed by discussion
I Do: Teacher reads and models use of tool in a “think aloud” process
We Do: Student and a partner reads and teacher supports student use of tool
You Do: Students use tool independently
Focuses on social studies content while practicing reading skills
Supports evidence-based conclusions
Scaffolds deeper comprehension of social studies content

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Comprehensive Instructional Sequence (CIS)- Sequence: Driven by Reading and Essential Question
Predictive Writing
Vocabulary Development
Text Coding
Direct Note Taking
First Draft Response to Essential Question
Student Question Generation
Final Written Response to Essential Question

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Comprehensive Instructional Sequence (CIS)- Sequence: Driven by Reading and Essential Question
Entire Process Managed by Student Reading Template on Specific Reading

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C-I-S Comprehensive Instructional Sequence
Steps to Implement:
Review benchmark/standard to identify essential content/skill.
Find a reading/text related to the content of the benchmark.
Create the student CIS template with all necessary steps (e.g., predictive response, text coding etc.).
Complete the CIS following student template and gradual release of student responsibility working toward completing the ending writing assignment.
While people are arriving, they are to read the article on Instructional Coaching and the Classroom Walkthrough Document as a bell ringer/do now.