Reading selections and strategies must be differentiated to meet the needs of a range of student abilities.

Reading selections and strategies must be differentiated to meet the needs of a range of student abilities.

To maximize learning in reading, reading selections and strategies must be differentiated to meet the needs of a range of student abilities.

For this assignment, you will design differentiated learning experiences that align to literacy standards and meet the needs of individual students. Complete the “Reading Strategy Differentiation” template by describing differentiations and interventions appropriate for students below, at, and above grade level in their reading abilities.

Include the following:

Select a grade level K-3 and a state reading standard on which to focus.

Write a learning objective describing desired student outcomes.

Select a genre of children’s literature to teach the standard.

Describe three reading strategies to address targeted skills based on the selected standard.

For each strategy, identify a grade level appropriate work of literature that supports the targeted skill.

Summarize differentiation of the learning to support below and above grade level students.

Describe a summative assessment opportunity to verify student learning. Be sure to differentiate the assessment for students above and below grade level.

In a 100-250 word rationale, explain why you selected each strategy and how each aligns with the standard. How does each work of literature you chose support the targeted skill?

Support your writing with 2-3 scholarly resources.

While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.