| All teachers recognize the importance of matching literacy instruction to the ability level and needs of each child--but how can this crucial goal actually be accomplished? This indispensable book provides a research-based framework and flexible, highly practical strategies for making differentiated instruction work. Written by leading experts, the book presents: Effective techniques for teaching each component of the beginning reading program; A clear, easy-to-implement assessment system; Step-by-step differentiation plans for K-3 classrooms; Vivid classroom examples that illustrate differentiation in action; and Scheduling tips, problem-solving ideas, and helpful reproducibles. |