Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades 9-12

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ASCD, 2005 - Education - 369 pages

Join Carol Ann Tomlinson and Cindy A. Strickland in the continuing exploration of how real teachers incorporate differentiation principles and strategies throughout an entire instructional unit. Focusing on the high school grades, but applicable at all levels, Differentiation in Practice, Grades 9-12 will teach anyone interested in designing and implementing differentiated curriculum how to do so or how to do so more effectively. Inside, you'll find


* Annotated lesson plans for differentiated units in English, mathematics, history, science, art, and world languages.

* Samples of differentiated product assignments, learning contracts, rubrics, and homework handouts.

* An overview of the non-negotiables in differentiated classrooms and guidelines for using the book as a learning tool.

* An extended glossary and recommended readings for further exploration of key ideas and strategies.

Each unit highlights underlying standards, delineates learning goals, and takes you step by step through the instructional process. Unit developers provide running commentary on their use of flexible grouping and pacing, tiered assignments and assessments, and numerous other strategies. The models and insight presented will inform your own differentiation efforts and help you meet the challenge of mixed-ability classrooms with academically responsive curriculum appropriate for all learners.

 

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Contents

PART I
1
PART II
19
1American Stories
21
2Which Comes First
60
4It Has to Hang
138
5The Eyes of Experience
172
6Point the Way
217
7What Goes Up
250
8The Little Prince and Me
285
9WaterWater Everywhere
319
Glossary
349
Resources on Differentiation
359
Index
363
About the Authors
369
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activities differentiated artist's statement Ask students assessment assignment based on readiness blocks brainstorming Card challenge choose circle groups class periods classroom complete create criteria culture dents develop differentiated by interest differentiated by readiness DIFFERENTIATED COMPONENTS direction E-journal evaluation example Explain explore final project focus format goals graphic organizer help students historical fiction Homework ideas individual instruction Le Petit Prince learners learning log learning profile LESSON SEQUENCE Line Project literature circle Living Time Line Macbeth mathematics mini-lessons minutes notes novice options pairs peers perspective Pre-assessment presentation prompts quadratic equations quadratic functions questions reading reflective journals response role Rubric SAMPLE scene sculpture SEQUENCE AND DESCRIPTION share skills Small-group strategies task teach TEACHER COMMENTARY theme thinking Tiered tion topic understanding unit concepts vectors Virtual Memorial visual vocabulary water cycle WHOLE-CLASS COMPONENTS Whole-class discussion writing

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TitleDifferentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades 9-12
AuthorsCarol A. Tomlinson, Cindy A. Strickland
Editionillustrated
PublisherASCD, 2005
ISBN1416600507, 9781416600503
Length369 pages
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