1. The Teacher's Role MODULES 1-2 PowerPoint Slides Reading Instruction

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3. The Teacher's Role a. What is differentiated instruction? b. Why is differentiated instruction needed? c. Share 1 differentiated strategy you have used in your classroom. Anchor Activity

4. The Teacher's Role Foundations of Reading Instruction Foundations of Differentiated Instruction (DI) DI TOOL BASKET Tiered Instruction Anchors Tic-Tac-Toe Choices Choice Boards Agendas Centers & Stations Learning Contracts Curriculum Compacting Orbitals WebQuests Literature Circles I-Searches Socratic Seminars Readers’ Workshop 3 x 3x 3 = DI READINESS Content Process Product ASSESSMENT INTEREST Content Process Product FLEXIBLE GROUPING LEARNING PROFILE Content Process Product CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT READING TOOL BASKET Phonological Awareness Phonics Fluency Vocabulary Oral Language Comprehension Assessment Tools S-1/A Writing

5. The Teacher's Role Foundations of Reading Instruction Foundations of Differentiated Instruction (DI) DI TOOL BASKET Tiered Instruction Anchors Tic-Tac-Toe Choices Choice Boards Agendas Centers & Stations Learning Contracts Curriculum Compacting Orbitals WebQuests Literature Circles I-Searches Socratic Seminars Readers’ Workshop 3 x 3x 3 = DI READINESS Content Process Product ASSESSMENT INTEREST Content Process Product FLEXIBLE GROUPING LEARNING PROFILE Content Process Product CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT READING TOOL BASKET Phonological Awareness Phonics Fluency Vocabulary Oral Language Comprehensio n Assessment Tools S-1/B Module 2 Writing

6. The Teacher’s Role The Teacher's Role When teachers differentiate instruction, they move away from seeing themselves as keepers and dispensers of knowledge and move toward seeing themselves as organizers of learning opportunities. While content knowledge remains important, these teachers focus less on knowing all the answers and focus more on “reading their students.” From How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms – 2nd Edition (p. 16) by Carol Ann Tomlinson. Alexandria, VA: ASCD © 2001. Used with permission. The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development is a worldwide community of educators advocating sound policies and sharing best practices to achieve the success of each learner. To learn more, visit ASCD at www.ascd.org. S-2

7. The Teacher's Role “Guide on the Side” vs. “Sage on the Stage” Focuses on role as coach or mentor Teaches students to become responsible for learning Learns to assess readiness in many ways Learns to “read” cues about student interests and preferences “Covering information” takes a back seat to “making meaning.” From How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms – 2nd Edition (p. 16) by Carol Ann Tomlinson. Alexandria, VA: ASCD © 2001. Used with permission. S-3

8. The Teacher's Role COACH ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR JAZZ MUSICIAN Metaphors for Differentiation From How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms – 2nd Edition (p. 17, 19) by Carol Ann Tomlinson. Alexandria, VA: ASCD © 2001. Used with permission. S-4

9. Differentiated Reading Instruction PowerPoint Presentation Modules 1-2 Diana Brown 352-394-4411 dbrown@pls3rdlearning.com PowerPoint Presentation by: Lawanna Martinec © 2013 PLS 3rd Learning.