Differentiated Lessons for Every Learner

Standards-Based Activities and Extensions for Middle School (Grades 6-8)
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-61821-542-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 270 Seiten, Format (B × H): 213 mm x 277 mm, Gewicht: 635 g

Differentiated Lessons for Every Learner supports middle school teachers in teaching all students, including those with high ability. The book contains extension lessons in each content area with learning activities that align to the national content standards, embed ELA Common Core Standards, and correlate to DOK levels. The extension lessons provide for active learning tailored to address multiple learning levels. Using this semi-structured process ensures differentiated learning experiences that align to the standards while also respecting that students have different interests, different methods of learning, and most importantly, that they are learning at different challenge levels. The time is now upon us to emphasize interdisciplinary learning experiences that provide real-world connections and engage students in relevant and meaningful learning. We have long known that while critical for gifted and talented students, these higher level thinking strategies benefit all students.

Foreword by Karin Hess, Ed.D.

Grades 6-8

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brulles, Dina

Brown, Karen L

Winebrenner, Susan

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Sonderpädagogik, Heilpädagogik Hochbegabtenförderung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Dedication Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: Using the Extension Lessons Chapter 2: English Language Arts Extension Lesson Introduction Language Arts and Elements of Language Lesson 2.1: American Studies Lesson 2.2: Author Studies Lesson 2.3: Cause and Effect Lesson 2.4: Theme Lesson 2.5: Vocabulary in Text Lesson 2.6: Persuasive Writing Poetry, Literature, and Informational Text Lesson 2.7: Poetry Elements Lesson 2.8: Poetic Connections Lesson 2.9: Writing Short Stories Lesson 2.10: Short Story Elements Lesson 2.11: Response to Literature Lesson 2.12: Shakespeare’s Characters Lesson 2.13: Biography Novel Studies Lesson 2.14: Novel Studies Lesson 2.15: Novel Study Exploratory Activities Lesson 2.16: Survival Novels Lesson 2.17: Chasing Vermeer Lesson 2.18: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Lesson 2.19: The Pushcart War Lesson 2.20: Walk Two Moons Lesson 2.21: The Phantom Tollbooth Chapter 3: Social Studies/History Extension Lessons Introduction World History Lesson 3.1: Ancient Civilizations Lesson 3.2: Middle Ages Lesson 3.3: Feudalism and the Middle Ages Lesson 3.4: World War I and World War II Lesson 3.5: The Holocaust United States History Lesson 3.6: Explorers of the New World Lesson 3.7: Exploration and Explorers Lesson 3.8: Puritan Colonization of the New World Lesson 3.9: Colonies in the New World Lesson 3.10: Challenges in the New World Lesson 3.11: John Smith and the 13 Colonies Lesson 3.12: American Revolution and the Stamp Act Lesson 3.13: American Revolution: Causal Factors Lesson 3.14: Civil War Lesson 3.15: American Wars Social Studies Lesson 3.16: Study of a Decade Lesson 3.17: World Cultures Lesson 3.18: Teens in Other Cultures Lesson 3.19: Discovery and Colonization Lesson 3.20: Iditarod Lesson 3.21: Native American Life Lesson 3.22: Economics Lesson 3.23: Government Chapter 4: Mathematics Extension Lessons Introduction Numbers, Operations, and Problem Solving Lesson 4.1: Computational Thinking Lesson 4.2: Algebraic Thinking Lesson 4.3: Fractions Lesson 4.4: Fermi Questions Lesson 4.5: Multiple Intelligences Problem Solving Lesson 4.6: Modeling With Mathematics Lesson 4.7: Ratios and Proportions Geometry Lesson 4.8: Geometry Lesson 4.9: Geometry Problem Solving Lesson 4.10: Coordinate Plane Lesson 4.11: Polygons and Angles Lesson 4.12: Geometric Thinking in Sports Math Studies Lesson 4.13: Math Studies Lesson 4.14: Famous Mathematicians Lesson 4.15: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STE Chapter 5: Science Extension Lessons Introduction Biology Lesson 5.1: Cells and Microorganisms Lesson 5.2: Cell Structure Lesson 5.3: Cells Lesson 5.4: Human Body Lesson 5.5: Life Sciences Chemistry Lesson 5.6: Acids and Bases Lesson 5.7: Periodic Table Lesson 5.8: Stoichiometry Lesson 5.9: Heat Physics Lesson 5.10: Force and Motion Lesson 5.11: Light and Sound Lesson 5.12: Work and Energy Lesson 5.13: Energy and Forces Earth Science Lesson 5.14: Air Pollution Lesson 5.15: Atmosphere Lesson 5.16: Diversity in Environments Lesson 5.17: Earth Science Lesson 5.18: Ecosystems Lesson 5.19: Environment Lesson 5.20: Volcanoes Lesson 5.21: Water Pollution Lesson 5.22: Water Quality and Ecology Lesson 5.23: Weathering and Erosion Lesson 5.24: Wildlife Conservation Lesson 5.25: Technology in the Sciences Chapter 6: Special Areas and Electives Extension Lessons Introduction Music Lesson 6.1: Instructional Music Lesson 6.2: Music Styles Lesson 6.3: Study of Music Lesson 6.4: Vocal Music Lesson 6.5: Band Lesson 6.6: Instrumental Music: Digital Connections Lesson 6.7: Instrumental Music Lesson 6.8: Orchestra Arts and Theatre Lesson 6.9: Art Fantasy Figures Lesson 6.10: Influences in Art Lesson 6.11: Schools of Art Lesson 6.12: Study of Art Lesson 6.13: Theatre Arts Lesson 6.14: Theatre Arts: Technical Theatre Lesson 6.15: Dance Physical Education Lesson 6.16: Fitness Lesson 6.17: Physical Education Foreign Language Lesson 6.18: Creating a Foreign Language Broadcast Lesson 6.19: World Language Conclusion References Appendix: Rubric and Forms About the Authors Common Core State Standards

Über Autor(innen)

Susan Winebrenner is a full-time consultant in staff development. She presents workshops and seminars nationally and internationally, helping educators translate educational research into classroom practice.