1. The Teaching Cycle The Gradual Release of Responsibility Model

2. Gradual Release I do We do You do

3. Explain Explain to students the “WHAT”— what is it you are teaching them? What does it mean? “I do”

4. Model Show students the “HOW”—how do you, as a good reader, do this? “I do”

5. Provide Guided Practice Lead students through doing the task/skill. The teacher scaffolds/supports students as they try out the task “We do”

6. Provide for Independent Practice Once students have practiced with your support and are ready, they should do the task on their own “You do”