The links provided above contain graphic organizers and instructional strategies that can be used in any subject area, not just an ELA classroom.
Online Resources:
https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/di/cresource/q2/p06/di_06_link_tiered_activities/ :
http://www.teachhub.com/differentiated-instruction-strategies-using-tiered-assignments
Classroom Examples:
For Inclusion/Regular Classes:
For Honors/AIG Classes:
CommonLit allows you to choose a reading based on: language (English or Spanish), genre, book, grade level, literary device, text set, and theme. There is also an option to choose which standard you'd like to practice.
Assessment: assessments are made of multiple choice and short answer questions that students may answer after or during the reading; there are also discussion questions with each text
Actively Learn allows you to choose a reading based on: type, genres, and themes. Once you've selected which type of reading you want, you can choose which reading level and standards you want in the text.
Assessment: assessments are made of multiple choice and short answer questions that are placed in the reading so students can complete while they read
ReadWorks allows you to pick a reading based on text type, topics, lexile, and grade. It also lets you focus your readings by question sets, vocab activities, eBooks, StepReads (differentiation), and Human-voice Audio. This site also has collections for ELL students.
Assessment: assessments are made up of 7 multiple choice questions and 3 sort answer questions; these also allow for vocab assessments as well
ReadTheory is different from the previous three websites because the program assigns texts to your students based on their individual strengths ans weaknesses. The website will assign readings based on the level of difficulty each student needs, and it will continue to challenge them.
Assessment: assessments consist of short answer and multiple choice questions and they will vary from text to text
Create a video that you can use in your content area by uploading videos and inserting questions for comprehension checks.
Short Stories: Poetry:Informational Text:A compilation of digital resources for students. Put multiple websites and more all in one place for easy access.
Novel Study: Put together a collection of websites to have students complete a web-quest in a fluid and fun way. Or create learning pathways for student groups or novel themes. Short Stories: Dive deeper into story themes with various websites for research. Poetry: Create an author study with a collection of their poetry, discussion questions, and information about the specific author. Informational Text: Research the time period or topic of a specific text or compile propaganda and cultural items so better understand texts.Create an interactive timeline, explain a process or provide information about a topic.
All answers are correct, but have to be placed in order within the time frame to get the answer correct. Use this website for plot events, sequencing, word choice and connotation, and more.
Collect real-time assessment data with no need for student devices. Simply print answer cards off and have students hold up the choice they want. Scan the room and review the data you collect instantly.
Create class scavenger hunt. Use unit vocabulary ,stories, and strategies to send students around the school (or classroom) in search of clues until they find everything on the list.
Google Slides add on that allows you to ask interactive questions and monitor student answers (students can respond by drawing, writing, a short answer, multiple choice, etc.). The possibilities are endless.
Create a quiz to be used with students as a centers activity. Have students complete basic comprehension checks, vocabulary review, grammar practice for a writing station are a few ways for implementation.
Prerecord mini lessons for students to watch of old concepts, grammar/usage, introductions to new lessons, or even record lessons in action for students to view as needed.
Create a self checking activity that utilizes QR codes for students to use as they practice recently taught concepts. Students can work either individually or with a partner using task cards to review and practice material.
This resource is to allow teachers to gather resources and have questions/comments answered. It also serves as a matching service for teachers who want to coach/be coached. Just think of this as your online teacher pen-pal!
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