JENNIFER BOE MESOJEDECELL TEACHER- MCF-ML

J E N N I F E R . B O E @ S TAT E . M N. U S

HARMONY WILSONLITERACY 1 TEACHER- MCF-ML

H A R M O N Y. W I L S O N @ S TAT E . M N. U S

Modifying Curriculum For Your Multi-Level Classroom

Modification Ideas

Change sentences to include fewer words or follow a pattern

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Use pictures in place of or along with words for sentences or questions

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Provide worksheet with answers already filled in (for very low level)

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Change a multiple choice activity to a yes/no activity

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Turn an activity into a matching activity

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Rewrite a short story so that it is easier or more difficult

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Modify a cloze activity by giving the first letter of each word that is going to be filled in

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Modifications don’t have to be perfect

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Modify using the same subjects, words or sentences

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Give only 2 or 3 choices for a multiple choice question

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Break down an activity

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Another example of breaking it down

Additional Ideas

If it’s a fill in the blank activity, add a list of words to choose from (word bank)

Supplement worksheets with picturesPut sentences or stories on tapeReduce the number of questions per activityDon’t give pages with too many activities- one

at a timeFor an ordering activity, reduce the number of

stepsFocus on one skill

More ideas…

Supplement with other activities to practice the skill

Matching up of sentence strips Sentences on tape Matching words- synonyms/antonyms, compound

words Creating sentences with sight words, then copy

sentences Word webs connecting ideas Categorizing vocabulary Add a crossword puzzle or word find

Low-Level Study Strategies

Cross out words from word bank as you use them

If you don’t know the answer right away, skip it and come back to it later

Read the directions! (out loud if needed)Ask questions for help or clarificationEliminate answers you know are incorrect for

multiple choice questionsRefer back to the story/picture for clues

Small Group or Individual Work Examples

Group by levelMixed level groups (just make sure one isn’t

doing all the work)Allow the use of technology, if available, for

research or typing answers rather than writing them

Relate lesson to real-life examplesFocus on students’ individual strengthsTeach them what they can do while the teacher is

working with other students/groups ahead of time

Colleagues as Resources

Don’t hesitate to ask your coworkers for ideas and resources

Utilize special education teachers for ideas- often ideas written in IEPs are accommodations than can be used for any student Allowing extra time Working 1:1 with a student Allow for a quiet environment, if available

Website Resourceshttp://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/

http://www.worksheetworks.com/

http://isu.indstate.edu/writing/handouts/handouts.html

http://eslactivities.com/

http://www.esl-kids.com/worksheets/worksheets.html

http://www.eslflashcards.com/preview.php?id=2

JENNIFER BOE MESOJEDECELL TEACHER- MCF-ML

J E N N I F E R . B O E @ S TAT E . M N. U S

HARMONY WILSONLITERACY 1 TEACHER- MCF-ML

H A R M O N Y. W I L S O N @ S TAT E . M N. U S

THANK YOU!

Modifying Curriculum For Your Multi-Level Classroom