Chapter 1. The Problem and the Opportunity
Social-Emotional Learning and Academic Engagement
What's Been Missing in School Reform
Why We Must Teach Social-Academic Skills Now
How to Address These Problems and Seize the Opportunities
All Social Skills Programs Are Not Alike
Chapter 2. Theory and Research on Social-Academic Skills Training
Building a Community of Acquaintance
Building a Community of Respect, Inclusion, and Gratefulness
Taking Personal Responsibility
Teaching Interpersonal Skills Explicitly
Stages of Learning Social Skills
Chapter 3. How to Use This Resource
Part II. Lessons for Building Social-Academic Skills
Lesson 2. Interviewing Your Partner
Lesson 3. Home Court Advantage
Lesson 4. Friendliness and Support
Lesson 5. Classroom Climate Posters
Chapter 5. Building Collaboration Skills
Lesson 8. Asking Follow-Up Questions
Lesson 10. Good Partner Traits
Chapter 6. Advanced Partner Work
Lesson 12. Extending Conversation
Lesson 13. Expanding Acquaintance With an Appointment Clock
Chapter 7. Moving Into Small Groups
Lesson 15. Group Membership Grid Interviews
Lesson 17. Saving the Last Word
Chapter 8. Ongoing Discussion Groups
Lesson 20. Establishing Group Ground Rules
Lesson 21. Overcoming Off-Task Triggers
Lesson 22. Goal Setting for Group Improvement
Lesson 23. Reinforcing Collaboration With Table Cards