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Be Prepared

I am starting to think that being prepared is everything.

 My groups have become way more productive ever since I made a few changes.

 1. I pre-write our word pattern for the day

2. I preview the book and print out what I think will be difficult words

3. I carry their book pouches on the way to our room and take out their take-home books

 4. I have their Sight Word Spinners out on the table, ready to go

5. I have a notepad and pen ready to take notes

 Our LLI group runs SO smoothly by doing these SIMPLE things!

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