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Finally…complete lesson plans for the TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Stories) classroom! If you have been to TPRS training and want to use it in your class, but don't know where to start, these lesson plan books are just what you have been looking for. Read more…

Everything You Need to implement TPRS Right NOW:

  • COMPLETE Lessons with step-by-step instructions, target vocab and accompanying supplemental materials
  • Sequential, just turn the page
  • Standards-based objectives for each lesson
  • Story scripts and accompanying readings (kid-humor tested, meaning actually funny :-))
  • Graphic organizers to reinforce vocab/support emergent writing/higher order thinking
  • Cooperative Learning Strategies that support TPRS
  • Activities for practice in all 4 skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)
  • Masters Ready-to-copy for your class
  • Jalen’s awesome stick figure art (and some by my students)
  • All assessments included—formal and informal
  • Student Self-Evaluations
  • Games instructions—Vocab Bowl (review game,) Reverse Charades (reading and verbal recall,) Park Bench (spontaneous speech)

ALSO INCLUDED: Setting Up Your TPRS Classroom...

  • Rules
  • Tardies
  • Discipline
  • Classroom arrangement
  • Groupings—large, small, and partners, quickly and easily
  • SUB PLANS!!! Grading strategies for maximum TEACHER relaxation
  • Organization strategies
  • Acquiring props AND MORE!

Written by Jalen Waltman, National Board Certified Teacher with 5 years TPRS experience (see order form for ordering info)