Foreword xv
Robert Brooks
Introduction xvii
Part 1 Recognizing Student Differences
1 Reaching All Students Through Differentiated Instruction 3
Definitions, Descriptions, and Key Components 3
How, What, and Through Which Means Do We Differentiate? 4
The Challenge of Differentiating Instruction 6
Multisensory Instruction 7
The Advantages of Cooperative Learning 7
Brain-Compatible Research and Strategies 8
Helpful Web Sites 9
References 9
2 Reaching Students Through Their Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences 11
Learning Styles 11
Multiple Intelligences 16
Learning Style Elements 24
References 29
Reproducibles
Activity 2.1 The 100 Percent Smart Activity 31
Activity 2.2 Job Application 34
3 Understanding and Reaching Special Populations of Students 35
Learning Disabilities 36
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 40
Other Mental Health Disorders in Children 48
Aspergerâs Syndrome 52
English Language Learners 55
Gifted and Talented Students 60
Dual or Multiple Exceptionalities 63
Tips for Parents of Children in Special Populations 65
Helpful Web Sites 66
References 69
4 Understanding Reading and Writing Difficulties in Students 75
Prevalence of Reading Problems and Research Results 75
The Gender Gap in Reading 77
Reading Disorders 77
Struggles with Writing 79
Research-Based Literacy Intervention Programs 82
Other Important Resources 84
References 84
Part 2 Reaching Students in the Classroom and at Home
5 Using Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports 89
Student Support Team Process 89
Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports Checklists 92
School Support Staff and Expertise 100
References 103
6 Managing Behavior Through Support and Interventions 105
Understanding Student Behavior 105
Supporting Proactive Classroom Management 107
Preventing Student Misbehavior in the Classroom 108
Implementing Behavior Management Systems 110
Addressing Student Misbehavior 113
Research-Based Model of Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports 123
Tips for Dealing with Challenging or Difficult Kids 126
References 127
Reproducibles
Form 6.1 Behavioral Improvement Report 128
Form 6.2 Elementary School Daily Report 129
Form 6.3 Middle School Daily Report 130
Form 6.4 Self-Monitoring Behavior Log 131
Form 6.5 Student-Generated Progress Report 132
7 Questioning and Engaging Students 133
Getting and Focusing Studentsâ Attention 133
Maintaining Studentsâ Attention Through Active Participation 135
Questioning Techniques to Increase Student Participation 136
Other Inclusive Questioning Strategies 140
Socratic Seminar 141
Reciprocal Teaching 143
Asking the Right Questions 144
Questioning Games and Other Ideas 146
Questioning Tips for Parents 146
References 147
8 Fostering Studentsâ Self-Esteem and Resilience 149
Student Needs for School Success 150
Classroom Strategies and Programs to Promote Self-Esteem 151
Schoolwide Strategies and Programs to Build Resilience and Self-Esteem 153
Community Mentorship Programs 155
Community Service 157
Interventions and Supports 157
Principalsâ Efforts 158
References 158
Reproducibles
Form 8.1 Student Standout for the Week 159
Form 8.2 Buddy Assistance Folder 160
9 Increasing Home-School Collaboration and Parent Involvement 161
Strategies for Increasing Parent Participation in School Activities and Functions 162
Partnering with Parents of Special Population Students 164
Communication Tips for Teachers 167
Communication Tips for Parents 168
Home Extension Activities 169
References 169
Reproducibles
Form 9.1 Parent Interest Form 170
Form 9.2 Parent Report 171
Form 9.3 Home Extension Activities 172
10 Working to Improve Organization, Time Management, and Homework Success 177
What Teachers Can Do to Help Build Organizational Skills 178
What Teachers Can Do to Help with Time Management 181
What Teachers Can Do to Support the Homework Process 186
References 188
Reproducibles
Form 10.1 Notebook Check 189
Form 10.2 Substitute Plan 190
Form 10.3 Daily Monitoring 194
Form 10.4 Weekly Progress Report 195
Form 10.5 Homework Tips for Parents 196
Part 3 Designing Curriculum to Hook in Students
11 Hooking in Reluctant Readers and Writers 199
What Is Balanced Literacy? 199
Motivating Struggling Readers and Writers 201
Books That Appeal to Reluctant Readers 218
Activities to Keep Reluctant Readers Reading 221
Resources 223
Reproducibles
Activity 11.1 Using Shel Silversteinâs âMessy Roomâ 225
Activity 11.2 Poetry Log 227
Activity 11.3 Comic Strip Recording Sheet 228
Activity 11.4 Wrapper/Label Information Sheet 229
Activity 11.5 Idiom Activity Form 231
Activity 11.6 Letâs Read a Menu 233
Activity 11.7 Almanac Research Sheet 234
Activity 11.8 Create Your Own Almanac Questions 236
Activity 11.9 Letâs Read a Television Guide 237
Activity 11.10 Television Watching Observation and Evaluation Sheet 239
Activity 11.11 Caldecott Books Recording and Information Sheet 240
Activity 11.12 Letâs Read a Recipe 242
Activity 11.13 Book Report Monthly Schedule 243
Activity 11.14 Bookmark 244
Activity 11.15 Letâs Create a Report Card 245
Activity 11.16 Create Your Own Test 247
Activity 11.17 Literature/Geography Study Guide 248
12 Making Oral Language Come Alive in Your Classroom 249
Making Talk Important in the Upper-Grade Classroom 250
Getting Students to Use Oral Language 250
Assessing Oral Language 262
References 263
Teacher Resources 264
Reproducibles
Activity 12.1 Speech Plan Sheet 265
Activity 12.2 Oral Language Monthly Presentations 266
Activity 12.3 An Oral Language Presentation: A How-to-Do Speech 267
Activity 12.4 Interview Planning Sheet 269
Activity 12.5 Game Day Activity 271
Activity 12.6 Science Experiment Planning Sheet: Oral Presentation 272
Activity 12.7 Oral Language Teacher Evaluation 273
Activity 12.8 Oral Language Peer Evaluation 274
13 Revvinâ Up the Content Areas 275
Nonfiction: Weâre All in This Together 276
Social Studies and Other Textbooks: A Deeper Look 279
Discovery Through Nonfiction: Research in the Classroom 283
The Science Connection 292
References 298
Teacher Resources 299
Reproducibles
Activity 13.1 A Biographical Journey 301
Activity 13.2 Native American Poster Board Project 303
Activity 13.3 Native American Poster Project Rubric 306
Activity 13.4 Explorer Notebook Student Packet 307
Activity 13.5 Explorer Notebook (Group) Student Check-Off List 311
Activity 13.6 Sample Starters for the Diary Entry for The Great Kapok Tree 312
Activity 13.7 Rubric for The Great Kapok Tree: Point of View Response to Literature 313
Activity 13.8 Research Note-Taking Sheet 314
Activity 13.9 Information About Bibliographies 315
Activity 13.10 Mystery Place or Mystery Creature Research Report Rubric 316
Activity 13.11 What Your Mystery Research Report Should Include 317
Activity 13.12 Mystery Research Project Rubric (Individual) 318
Activity 13.13 Mystery Powder Observation Sheet 319
Activity 13.14 Research Topic Suggestions 320
Activity 13.15 Discovery Fair Due Date Schedule 321
Activity 13.16 Discovery Fair Essentials 322
Activity 13.17 Student/Teacher Evaluation Form 323
Activity 13.18 Research: Add Some of Those âExtrasâ 325
Activity 13.19 Research Daily Log 326
Activity 13.20 Student Interest Survey Form for Observational Investigation 327
Activity 13.21 Observation Study 328
Activity 13.22 Observation Project Information Sheet 330
Activity 13.23 Becoming a Pumpkinologist: An Observation and Hands- On Investigation 331
Activity 13.24 Pumpkin Investigation Letter to Parents 334
Activity 13.25 Plant Observation Team Sheet 335
Activity 13.26 Science Project Student Evaluation 336
14 Motivating Students to Be Successful Mathematicians 337
Recent Reform in Math Instruction 337
Setting Up the Classroom 340
Supporting Classroom Learning 343
Instructional Practices 345
Assessing Student Work 351
Using Resources 354
Addressing the Needs of Special Populations 357
Making Math Relevant Through Real-Life Experiences 359
Other Tips for Teachers 371
References 371
Teacher Resources 373
Reproducibles
Activity 14.1 Math Assignment Sheet 374
Activity 14.2 Geometry Design Project 375
Activity 14.3 Pig Score Sheet 378
Activity 14.4 End-of-Year Math Evaluation 379
Activity 14.5 Math Is Everywhere You Look Assignment Sheet 380
Activity 14.6 Math Is Everywhere You Look Evaluation Form 381
Activity 14.7 Graphing Can Be Fun: A Math Project 382
Activity 14.8 Question Possibilities for Graphing Projects 384
Activity 14.9 Graphing Project Design Form 386
Activity 14.10 Parent Letter for the Shopping Adventure 388
Activity 14.11 Shopping Adventure Recording Sheet 389
Activity 14.12 Super Bowl Math Activity Packet 390
Activity 14.13 Survival Math Parent Letter 397
Activity 14.14 Survival Math Packet (Experiencing Math in Your Everyday Life) 398
Activity 14.15 Survival Math Rubricâ"Teacher Evaluation 412
Activity 14.16 Survival Math Record Sheet 413
Activity 14.17 Survival Math Checklist Activity 414
Activity 14.18 Survival Math Peer Evaluation Form 415
Activity 14.19 Math in the Real World 416
Activity 14.20 Using a Menu to Solve Math Problems 418
Activity 14.21 Thanksgiving Math Projectâ"Simulation 419
Activity 14.22 Gift Giving Math Project for December 420
15 Making the Most of Music and Art in the Classroom 421
Providing Balance Between Work and Relaxation 421
Music Implementation 423
Art Implementation 430
Books for Music and Art Centers 440
References 440
Teacher Resources 441
Reproducible
Activity 15.1 Photography Project 442
Index 445
