Teachers books
This book assists with differentiated instruction by offering the same information written at three different reading levels: easy (below year level), average (at year level) and challenging (above year level). Reading levels are calculated according to the Flesch-Kincaid Readability Formula, which counts the number of words, syllables and sentences to determine a text’s
readability. Students can read the passages at their reading level and respond to questions that evaluate their comprehension of the subject matter. Questions cover six vital comprehension skills: Locating facts; Understanding vocabulary in context; Identifying conditions; Making inferences; and Analysing and Visualising. The book also provides instruction for teaching how to approach multiple choice questions.
readability. Students can read the passages at their reading level and respond to questions that evaluate their comprehension of the subject matter. Questions cover six vital comprehension skills: Locating facts; Understanding vocabulary in context; Identifying conditions; Making inferences; and Analysing and Visualising. The book also provides instruction for teaching how to approach multiple choice questions.
Differentiated instruction is modifying lessons according to learning style, reading level, ability, interest and more. This book provides practical strategies, activities and assessments that will help teachers to differentiate lessons to meet the individual needs, styles and abilities of students. Each unit of study includes key concepts, discussion topics, vocabulary and assessments in addition to a wide range of activities for visual, logical, verbal, musical and kinaesthetic learners. Helpful extras include generic strategies and activities for differentiating lessons. There are six types of assessments for each unit of study: multiple choice, matching, graphic, sentence completion,
true-false and short response. Ideas for activity centres and further internet resources are also offered.
true-false and short response. Ideas for activity centres and further internet resources are also offered.