Provides a reliable blueprint and a set of strategies that are proven to work across a broad spectrum of students. Describes how to get students in every grade focused and ready to learn by developing lesson plans and grading practices that allow every student to experience academic success through sustained effort.

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Introduction -- Eliminate fear from the classroom -- Minimize your use of coercion -- Eliminate external rewards -- Discover the power of internal motivation -- Teach routines, rituals, and procedures -- Be enthusiastic and enjoy what you do -- Build positive relationships with students -- Create relevant lesson plans -- Create realistic expectations -- Plan with the students' needs in mind -- Teach your students to consciously self-evaluate -- Teach your students about the components of behavior -- Teach less, teach deeply -- Create your professional identity -- Final thoughts.