Week 1 due 1/17

I've included an introduction to this model as well as some checklists to use for assessment. The resource I am using is filled with a tremendous amount of material to use when differentiating reading instruction. Please review the handouts I gave you when you have time. This week's assignment is due by Sunday, 1/17.

<Read Pages 25-32 Implementing the Reading Strategy Curriculum in Your Differentiated Classroom --

Focus on the list of learning experiences. Which one is already in place and successful in your room? Which one would you want to develop more fully in your room?

What parts of the Management Techniques would best help your reading instruction flow smoothly?

Review the section on Management Tips for Journals -- compare your approach to writing journals with the description given by Laura Robb.

Notice Pages 87-88 -- The Read Aloud -- this is crucial to this program.

The remainder of the packet consists of model lessons before, during and after reading. Review and take what you can from them.

Pages 143-152 provides a lesson that covers all three parts (pre, during and after). Notice the difference between this lesson and the individual ones.

Finally, look at the grid as a planning tool. It is helpful to use it in developing both long and short term goals of instruction.