How to Plan Differentiated Reading Instruction: Resources for Grades K-3

by Sharon Walpole, Michael C. McKenna

Offering step-by-step guidance to simplify planning and decision making, this book reviews the basics of differentiated reading instruction and provides detailed, ready-to-use lesson plans and materials to help teachers hit the ground running. Teachers get everything they need to implement four types of instructional groups over multiple three-week cycles. For fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, lessons are based on popular, inexpensive trade books. For phonemic awareness and word recognition, dozens of reproducibles are provided, all in a convenient large-size format. The book can be used on its own or as a complement to Differentiated Reading Strategies for the Primary Grades, which offers a complete introduction to the authors' approach.

Genres: Teaching, Education, Nonfiction, Professional Development

177 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Ann Warren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for teaching small groups aligned with the science of reading. I would consider this a Tier 2 support, and it lays out complete lesson plans and materials included. Definitely written with a busy classroom teacher in mind. Highly recommend.

[Megan Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gives research and an action plan for assessments, lesson plans ,and the materials you need to implement groups within your classroom. I am excited to use what I've learned to differentiate reading instruction with my first graders.

[Carrie Slade · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it a lot but can’t really give it a five until I implement it and see how it goes. Looking forward to trying it!

[Kristina Mullen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great guide on how to teach reading according the science of reading. I love that there were fully developed lesson plans and materials were included.

[Kimberly Beasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want to improve your reading Instruction? I do. This was recommended to me by my new principal and it has great ideas for reading differentiation. I can’t wait to try these strategies this year!

[Mrs. Champeau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid, actionable resource with lessons for structured literacy instruction.

[Emily Eitniear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learned so much from this and cant wait to put it to good use!

[Debbie Divins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would have liked more for Kindergarten-

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

“If it doesn’t seem like an easy approach, you are over thinking it!” This book gets teachers right into teaching and addresses all readers. Highly recommend.

[Erika · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am excited to use this for my small group instruction this school year.

[Rebekah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is difficult to read. The processes and lessons are amazing foundations for reading intervention and well worth the price of the book!

[Meredith M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super helpful for a high school teacher understanding the intricacies of beginning reading and testing for levels, both in elementary and high school

[Rachel Grogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This seems to be a great resource for implementing more SOR into small groups instead of relying on GR. I’m excited to try this in my classroom in January!

[Adynah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must have for elementary reading teachers and any k-3 teacher that wants to be ahead of the curve! Effective research based lesson plans and assessments.