Make the transition from traditional, whole-group reading instruction to the 21st century classroom by integrating three innovations that will dramatically improve elementary reading instruction: RTI, differentiated instruction, and technology. Detailed explanations, helpful case studies, and recommendations of current technologies bring these ideas to life.
Planning sheets, record-keeping forms, reproducible student materials, and more--all designed to help you efficiently and effectively differentiate instruction. Plus, more than 100 reproducible forms and student resource pages!
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This helpful guide examines the relationship between differentiated instruction and RTI through the eyes of the classroom teacher.
Place a white sticker with a “1” written on it on the nickels, a sticker with a “2” on the dimes, and a sticker with a “5” written on it on the quarters. Next, you should model for the students how to count change using this system.
Creating Patterns and Graphic Organization Johnson & Pearson (1984) •• Use semantic mapping, cause-and-effect mapping, and other methods requiring the use of a graphic organizer. • Use multiple-column note taking.
The teaching revolution: RTI, technology, and differentiation transform teaching for the 21st century. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin. Bender, W. N., & Waller, L. (2011b). RTI and differentiated reading in the K–8 classroom.
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A synthesis of essential research and theory combined with strategies and templates for selecting what works best for diverse learners from among all the core theories.
Looking up a key word or topic in a book is a very different literacy skill from conducting an effective Internet search using ... literacy Stage Student Actions for 140 Literacy Strategies for Student Growth and Achievement in Grades 7–12.