To make the most of Wit & Wisdom, teachers must internalize the curriculum. These preparation protocols support this internalization, building a deep understanding of the curriculum's what and why.

• The Module Study Protocol guides educators to examine a module’s topic, texts, and skill focus and analyze the knowledge and skills students are expected to develop.  

• The Focusing Question Arc Study Protocol guides educators to understand what knowledge and skills an arc of lessons, addressing a particular Focusing Question, will develop and how that arc fits in with the module as a whole. 

• The Lesson Study Protocol supports educators in preparing to teach a lesson by understanding what happens in the lesson and why. This deep analysis helps educators pace instruction and make sound decisions, such as how long to discuss a question before moving on, as well as anticipate where students may struggle and plan how to support them with follow-up questions.