Differentiationg Lesson Plans

References
1. Search Database. (n.d.). Retrieved February 04, 2017, from http://www.davidsongifted.org/Search-Database/entry/A10075
2. Strategies for Students with ADHD. (2014, October 03). Retrieved February 04, 2017, from https://www.education.com/reference/article/add-adhd-strategies-tips/
Katie
1. Learning Profile
  1. Middle ELL
  2. Undiagnosed ADHD
  3. Visual and Auditory learner
2. Interests
  1. Solving the Rubix cube
  2. Talking and hanging out with friends
  3. Shopping
  4. Sports, particularly soccer and volleyball
3. Readiness Level
  1. Average score in English but high in Social Studies
  2. Reluctant to participate in class due to low self confidence in English
  3. Highly social with peers
  4. Occasionally requires extra time on English assignments
4. Teaching Strategies
  1. Selective seating close to the teacher
  2. Slow clear speech with visuals for any instructions
  3. Quiet working space
  4. Give good praise, and feedback with high expectations
  5. Class buddy to help and demonstrate behavior or work ethic
5. Technology Strategy
  1. Prerecord lesson instructions and provide headphones so she can listen again for better understanding at her own pace
  2. Use a timer for class activities, but allow extra time if needed
  3. Class dojo or similar tool to give praise
  4. Use videos with native language subtitles to show cultural differences
Tony
1. Learning Profile
  1. Kinesthetic learner
  2. Works well in groups
  3. High ELL and advanced student
2. Interests
  1. Soccer
  2. Writing
  3. Video Games and anime
3. Readiness Level
  1. Tony is advanced in English and Social Studies
  2. Finishes most assignments early
  3. Enthusiastic participation in class
  4. Excellent social and communication skills
4. Teaching Strategies
  1. Use Group Activities putting him in a leadership role. He can help lower students and be in a position to purse his own ideas with group assistance.
  2. Present a writing or artistic activity which can allow him to create and use his own ideas.
    1. Example: poster with pictures and writing of two different cultures and differences between them
    2. Example: use extra assignment to ask him to identify cultural differences between his own interests and a student from another country.
  3. Have additional reading and stories available for him if he finishes his work early.
5. Technology Strategy
  1. Class dojo or similar tool to give feedback
  2. Require the use of webtools like infogram or Prezi when creating assignments
  3. Create email pen pal assignment to communicate with a student of a different culture

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