Implementation Support
These resources will help you effectively utilize Zinc strategies and resources in your classroom.
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How to Use Zinc
This video library includes 3-5 minute videos covering everything from the why to the how with Zinc—Getting Started, Zinc Ignition, Articles, Vocabulary, and more!
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Zinc Implementation Suggestions
This document outlines best practices for Zinc including a year-at-a-glance, week-at-a-glance, helpful suggestions, and instructional strategies.
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Test Prep with Zinc
Help your students build confidence for tests with Zinc's four-step method. This document outlines best practices for a month-long test-prep focused unit, including links to customizable mini-lessons.
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Using Zinc for Tiered Instruction
See how different Zinc activities can support your goals around tiered instruction—small group instruction, one on one support, and individualized learning plans.
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Engaging Parents in Student Reading Growth
Share your students' Zinc experience with their parents. This document shares some easy ways to keep parents connected to what your students are reading.
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3 Steps to Ignition Success
3 simple steps to build reading skills with your students in and out of Zinc!
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Quick Start Guide for Teachers
This document outlines 4 key components to starting with Zinc in your classroom.
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Quick Start Guide for Students
This document guides students through 3 quick steps to keep them engaged with Zinc and independent reading.
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3 Steps to Success for Multi-Lingual Learners
These 3 steps will get your Multilingual Learners on a path to reading growth.
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Quick Progress Check
Use this document to guide you through a quick check in on student progress and performance.
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Using Zinc Data to Inform Instruction
Use this guide for a step-by-step guide to using Zinc data to create student groupings and identify next steps.