Learning: it's all about engagement --Background knowledge: the glue that makes learning stick -- Vocabulary is the content -- Reading to learn -- Writing to learn -- Assessing for learning -- Give it up for text sets -- Going from textbook fatigue to invigorated learning -- Appendix A: Book study essentials -- Appendix B: Lesson study essentials -- Appendix C: Action research essentials -- Appendix D: Co-teaching essentials.