One of my favorite ways to tier or differentiate my mini lessons is to tier my activity after my mini lesson. Now, yes it is A LOT of work but well worth it and it is a meaningful task. Later, I will get more into more detail about tiered instruction but I wanted to share an activity I just created with my followers to show everyone how much fun it is. Also, it is a winter activity so if you want to use it you may need to hurry up or save it for next year!
So... The idea came from another blogger that I love and I started with her ideas and my class just needed some more differentiation so if what I made doesn't fit your class check out Fabulous In First and her pack on TPT for more ideas for The Snowy Day.
After we read the book a few times we were ready to discuss setting. We had talked about what setting was and I had given my students a pre assessment on a previous lesson the week before so I knew who needs what task. I usually design my tasks based on how the students perform on the pre assessments.
When I go over my task I usually do it whole group and then send off each group to a different area of the classroom. Depending on the task and the support in the classroom I may or may not have the students working together. I usually float around working with each group making sure they are doing the tasks correctly. Then at the end I will call everyone back to the rug and go over the task. Many times I will have another type of assessment.
When I go over my task I usually do it whole group and then send off each group to a different area of the classroom. Depending on the task and the support in the classroom I may or may not have the students working together. I usually float around working with each group making sure they are doing the tasks correctly. Then at the end I will call everyone back to the rug and go over the task. Many times I will have another type of assessment.
Tier 1 Students write and draw the beginning, middle and end of the story
Tier 2 Students get the pictures from the story to help them write the beginning, middle and end
Tier 3 Students get the words and pictures to help them sequence the story
I have also included a blank lesson plan template that I use for my tiered lesson plans. Please ask any question you have about this topic. I love sharing what I have and am very passionate about differentiation!
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