1. How I Improved My Teaching Using Differentiation Techniques and Technology
by Julie Murray –

2. - Assessment Reflections and Retakes -
-Assessment Reflections ask the student to
reflect on his or her performance and require the
student to search for the errors and/or fix them, while
some reflections simply ask the student to comment
on classroom performance .
-Retaking Quizzes/Tests: The students ultimately need to learn
the material, so retakes should be an option. A 15-
minute tutorial beforehand with the teacher is
required.
from Rick Wormeli’s Differentiated Instruction

3. EXAMPLE: Reflection of Run-ons and Fragments Quiz (CORRECTION SHEET)
Item
Topic
Right
Wrong
Simple Mistake
Really Didn’t Understand
Didn’t Study
PART 1
FANBOYS
__________________________
Three Ways to
Fix a Run-on
CORRECT ANSWER:
_________________________ 1.
Run-on Correction:
______________________________________________________________________________ 2. 3. 4.
Run-on Corrections:
PART 2
Three Types of Fragments

4. Seminar Self-Evaluation (EXAMPLE OF A REFLECTION ONLY)
Name___________________ Group______
Please rate your personal performance on each the following seminar components
1=EXCELLENT 2=VERY GOOD 3=FAIR =IMPROVEMENT NEEDED
Seminar manners
References to the text
Contributions to the discussion
Comments:__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Teacher’s Comments:__________________________________________________

5. Bloom’s Taxonomy: the Higher Order of Thinking
-Quick Flip Questions for Critical Thinking
-Cubing - Questions Driven by Bloom’s
Taxonomy and Linda Barton Seminar
-Debates Lit. Circles
-Lesson Plan Matrix
-Differentiated Groups and Cubing

6. Multiple Intelligences and Assessments
-Multi-Genre Book Reports
-Wikis
-Tableaux
-Hot Seating -Vocabulary Drama
-Flip Cameras -Power Point
-Literature Circles -CPS
-Save the Last Word for Me -Lexicon Sets
-Large-Group Seminar
-United Streaming
-Flip Chart

7. Sick Health Romeo and Juliet – the Oxymoron
Tableaux Depicting Romeo’s Speech in Act 1, Scene 2
Sick Health

8. Cold Fire

9. Heavy Lightness

10. The Hot Seat

11. Literature Circle
-Students choose a book tailored to their reading level.
-Students are placed in a group with peers who share
a similar reading level
-Norms are presented, i.e. complete reading, bring
book to circle, complete written requirement, etc.
-Roles are selected. These roles address the
students’ strengths (MI).
-There is also the option of the Multi-Role Worksheet
and Save the Last Word for Me.
-Students independently discuss the novel.
-Shakespeare fiction, Africa books, Middle East
books…

12. Save the Last Word for Me
STEP #1
1. Choose three passages from various chapters. These passages should have spoken to you, passages on which you can provide an insight, an interpretation.
2. Record below on what page your passages are found. Include the paragraph number, especially if you feel you may need to search for it during circle time. Then, write your insights in the space provided.
STEP #2
Read your first passage. Before you share your insight with your group, ask your circle to share his or her insights. Be sure to ask your partners why they feel that way. Record the new insights below.
STEP #3
Finally, share your perspectives and explain why you think the passage was important, how it relates to something else in the story, or just what you noticed and thought about as you read it aloud.
Adapted from Harvey Daniel’s Literature Circles

13. Seminar This is a large group discussion.
A student reads the text aloud.
The students discuss what was just read.
The teacher observes and takes notes.
When the students have finished, the teacher comments on key points of the discussion.
The students self evaluate.

14. Vocabulary Drama 1. Students are presented with a list of new
They are organized into groups, and each group is assigned two to three words.
4. Students are told to create and perform a 30-second skit for each word. They must depict the word’s meaning while avoiding using the word and its definition. Students perform for each other and try to guess each group’s word.

15. PowerPoint as a Teaching Tool
The teacher uses as a visual when teaching
new material.
Students present material to classmates.
Research is traditional in the form of a
written report. Why not use PowerPoint?
Be clear with your expectations.

16. CPS Benefits of CPS. -It provides instant feedback.
-It’s a great tool for review.
-Classroom participation is 100 percent.
-The grading is done within seconds.
-A teacher can easily modify for IEP students, especially those with slow processing. Print out the assessment and have them respond on the hardcopy.

17. Lexicon and Links
DOLE – full
doleful
(adj.)
Sounds like…
doll full

18. -extremely sad; depressed EXAMPLE: The doleful doll had
eyes filled with tears.
Draw picture here.