Dave Stuart Jr.’s work is centered on a simple belief: all students and teachers can flourish. These 6 Things is all about streamlining your practice so that you’re teaching smarter, not harder, and kids are learning, doing, and flourishing in ELA and content-area classrooms. In this essential resource, teachers will receive: Proven, classroom-tested advice delivered in an approachable, teacher-to-teacher style that builds confidence; Practical strategies for streamlining instruction in order to focus on key beliefs and literacy-building activities; Solutions and suggestions for the most common teacher and student "hang-ups"; Numerous recommendations for deeper reading on key topics.

Teaching towards Everest -- Part I. Start with the heart -- Culitvate key beliefs -- Part II. Making mastery -- Build knowledge purposefully and often -- Argue purposefully and often -- Part III. Literacy-rich learning experiences -- Read purposefully and often -- Write purposefully and often -- Speak and listen purposefully and often -- Onward and upward.