{"product_id":"activities-for-the-differentiated-classroom-language-arts-grades-6-8-paperback","title":"Activities for the Differentiated Classroom: Language Arts, Grades 6-8 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGayle H. Gregory\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarolyn M. Chapman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Corwin Press Classroom Activity Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClassroom-ready language arts activities to help \u003c\/i\u003eall \u003ci\u003emiddle school students learn!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn today′s highly diverse classrooms, differentiated instruction enables teachers to plan strategically so they can meet the individual needs of all their students. Now this unique resource makes the challenge of reaching all learners easier by providing teachers with a wide array of practical activities for the differentiated middle school language arts classroom--all based on the strategies presented in the best-selling Differentiated Instructional Strategies, Second Edition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCorrelated to national academic standards, the activities in this book are ideal for supplementing differentiated lessons on character analysis, vocabulary development, summaries, narratives, metaphors, poetry, alliteration, homophones, interviews, and much more. These ready-to-use tasks can be immediately incorporated into lesson plans, and each activity features objectives, materials lists, helpful tips on conducting the activity, and reproducibles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers can adjust learning based on individual students′ knowledge, skills, experience, preferences, and needs by using tested, research-based strategies such as: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic organizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem-based learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooperative learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this valuable resource, teachers can instruct students according to their readiness and ability levels. By putting the authors′ proven strategies into practice, educators are sure to make a positive difference in student achievement!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor other grade-specific Corwin Press Classroom books, please see: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Kindergarten \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade One \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Two \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Three \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Four \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Grade Five \u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Math, Grades 6-8\u003cbr\u003eActivities for the Differentiated Classroom: Science, Grades 6-8 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Authors\u003cbr\u003eGayle H. Gregory\u003c\/strong\u003e consults internationally with teachers, administrators, and staff developers in the areas of differentiated instruction, emotional intelligence, brain-compatible learning, block scheduling, and instructional and assessment practices. She also works with educators in the areas of cooperative group learning, presentation skills, coaching and mentoring, renewal of secondary schools, and facilitating large-scale change. She has written many books about differentiated instruction, brain-compatible learning, and block scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarolyn Chapman \u003c\/b\u003eis an international educational consultant, author, and teacher who has taught in kindergarten to college classrooms. Her hands-on professional development training sessions challenge educators to use strategies that ensure success for learners of all ages. Carolyn has written many books about differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, multiple assessments, and the brain-compatible classroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGayle H. Gregory is first and foremost a teacher, having experienced teaching and learning in elementary, middle, and secondary schools, community colleges, and universities. She has had extensive district-wide experience as a curriculum consultant and staff development coordinator. Gayle was principal\/course director at York University for the Faculty of Education, teaching in the teacher education program.\u003cbr\u003eHer areas of expertise include brain-compatible learning, differentiated instructional and assessment strategies, block scheduling, emotional intelligence, student motivation, RTI Tier One, collaborative learning, common core, renewal of secondary schools, enhancing teacher quality, coaching and mentoring, managing change, and building professional learning communities. She also a trainer for Visible Learning Plus with Corwin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe is an author of numerous books related to educational neuroscience and differentiated instruction, assessment, and curriculum, including the following titles: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Data Driven Differentiation in the Standards-Based Classroom, Second Edition (2014, with Lin Kuzmich)\u003cbr\u003e- Differentiated Instructional Strategies: One Size Doesn't Fit All, Third Edition (2013, with Carolyn Chapman)\u003cbr\u003e- Differentiated Instructional Strategies Professional Learning Guide: One Size Doesn't Fit All, Third Edition (2013)\u003cbr\u003e- Differentiated Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners, Grades K-6 and Differentiated Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners, Grades 7-12 (2011, with Amy Burkman)\u003cbr\u003e- Differentiated Instructional Strategies for the Block Schedule (2010, with Lynne E. Herndon)\u003cbr\u003e- Student Teams That Get Results: Teaching Tools for the Differentiated Classroom (2009, with Lin Kuzmich)\u003cbr\u003e- Teacher Teams That Get Results: 61 Strategies for Sustaining and Renewing Professional Learning Communities (2009, with Lin Kuzmich)\u003cbr\u003e- Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Science, Grades K-8 (2009, with Elizabeth Hammerman)\u003cbr\u003e- Differentiating Instruction With Style: Aligning Teacher and Learner Intelligences for Maximum Achievement (2005)\u003cbr\u003e- The Activities for Differentiated Classroom series (2007, with Carolyn Chapman)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe is affiliated with organizations such as ASCD and Learning Forward. Her ASCD publication is The Motivated Brain: Improving Student Attention engagement and Perseverance (2015, with Martha Kaufeldt).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGayle consults internationally with teachers, administrators, and staff developers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe and her family of two daughters and two granddaughters all reside in Burlington, Ontario.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGayle is committed to lifelong learning and professional growth for herself and others. She may be contacted at gregorygayle@netscape.net, www.gaylehgregory.com, and @gaylegregory6.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarolyn Chapman \u003c\/strong\u003eis an international educational consultant, author, and teacher who has taught in kindergarten to college classrooms. Her interactive, hands-on professional development training sessions challenge educators to use strategies that ensure success for learners of all ages. Chapman has written many books about differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, multiple assessments, and the brain-compatible classroom. She is coauthor with Gayle Gregory of the landmark Corwin Press book \u003ci\u003eDifferentiated Instructional Strategies: One Size Doesn′t Fit All.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 10.95 x 8.53 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52505649611059,"sku":"9781412953436","price":45.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/GT9b9U1nJh9781412953436.webp?v=1783391605","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/activities-for-the-differentiated-classroom-language-arts-grades-6-8-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}