Differentiated Reading and Writing Strategies for Elementary Classrooms (Multimedia Kit): A Multimedia Kit for Professional Development

Use this classroom-friendly resource to add power to your trainings on differentiated reading and writing strategies! Based on the best-selling Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas and Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Writing in the Content Areas, this tool-rich staff development multimedia kit provides everything you need to lead workshops on differentiated strategies for reading and writing that appeal to all elementary school learners. Designed around the authors' unique blend of differentiated instruction, flexible groupings, motivators, activities, and classroom climate enhancements, this kit is a one-stop resource for staff developers, teacher trainers, instructional leaders, and district and school administrators. Exciting in-the-classroom footage makes the strategies come alive, demonstrating how effective and enjoyable they are to use. The books and videos feature high-interest strategies ready for immediate classroom use: Words in Motion, Songs and Charts, Magic Keys to Fluency, Sloppy Copy, Neat Sheets, the Print-Rich Classroom, and more! This innovative multimedia kit includes: • The content-rich books, Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas and Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Writing in the Content Areas • A VHS video stressing a print-rich environment, props for reading corners, phonics, vocabulary, and more! • A VHS video focusing on prewriting, first drafts, editing, final copy • A DVD with matching video content and easy-to-navigate menus • A Facilitator's Guide connecting the core content of the books, videos, and DVD, extended workshop activities, and discussion questions Here is the perfect resource for anyone who plans, designs, or conducts professional development for educators.

Table of Contents:
About the Authors Introduction How to Use This Guide How to Use the Video/DVD Additional Resources for Facilitators Part I. Chapter-by-Chapter Study Guide: Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas Welcome and Workshop Starter Goals of the Workshop Introduction: Infusing Reading in the Content Areas Summary Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activity: Think Tank 1. Creating a Climate for Reading Summary Video/DVD Clip and Summary Segment Activity: The Reading Area Application Discussion Starters after the Video/DVD Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities Needs for Reading Motivation Exciting Environment The Affective Realm of Learning 2. Knowing the Reader Summary Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities Reading Characters Surveys and Inventories 3. Models of Reading Summary Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities Model Reader Using Index Cards Model Reader Using Jigsaw Reading 4. Vocabulary Summary Video/DVD Clip and Summary Segment Activity: Words in Motion Discussion Starters after the Video/DVD Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities Mystery Word Meet and Greet and Color My World Vocabulary Beat Vocabulary Visuals Context Clues Assessing and Diagnosing Vocabulary 5. The Art of Decoding Summary Video/DVD Clip and Summary Segment Activity: Sing a Song Discussion Starters after the Video/DVD Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities The Phonics Dozen Structural Analysis 6. Comprehension Summary Video/DVD Clip and Summary Segment Activities It Is Essential Unlock the Magic of Reading TAPS Discussion Starters after the Video/DVD Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities Sticky Mini Tabbing Comprehension Questions Reading Stars Assessing Comprehension 7. Pulling It All Together Summary Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities Using a Variety of Strategies Text Check Note Taking Strategies Handouts for Part I Reading Handout 1: Needs for Reading Motivation Reading Handout 2: Comprehension Choice Board Reading Handout 3: Values Survey Reading Handout 4: Dual Note Organizer Reading Handout 5: Burrito Note Taking Reading Handout 6: Developmental Characteristics of Students in Lower Grade Levels Reading Handout 7: Assessment of Guided Reading Reading Handout 8: When Reading for Miscue Analysis Reading Handout 9: The Phonics Dozen Checklist Part II. Chapter-by-Chapter Study Guide: Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Writing in the Content Areas Goals of the Workshop Introduction: Infusing Writing in the Content Areas Summary Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activity: Writing Across the Content Areas 1. Creating a Climate for Writing Summary Video/DVD Clip and Summary Segment Activity Cool Tools Discussion Starters after the Video/DVD Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activity Fact Frame 2. Knowing the Writer Summary Video/DVD Clip and Summary Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities Vocabulary Predictions Why Writers Write 3. Diagnosing and Assessing Writers Summary Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities Doctor Write Effective Assessment Tools Open-ended Questions 4. Differentiating the Writing Process Summary Video/DVD Clip and Summary Segment Activities Tell Me a Story Pre-Writing Steps of the Writing Process Problem Solver Discussion Starters after the Video/DVD Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities Terrific TAPS to Teach Tomorrow The Block Party The Writing Process 5. Instructional Strategies for the Differentiated Writing Classroom Summary Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities Differentiating Writing Styles and Genres Teaching Writing Strategies Book Review for Writing A to Z 6. Curriculum Approaches for the Differentiated Writing Classroom Summary Workshop Discussion Questions Workshop Activities Lesson Planning Handouts for Part II Writing Handout 1: Writing Across the Content Areas Writing Handout 2: Character Descriptions for Doctor Write Writing Handout 3: Prescription Pad Writing Handout 4: Graphic Organizer for Writing Strategies Writing Handout 5: Lesson Plan Form Writing Handout 6: Writing Climate List Sample Workshop Agendas Half-Day Workshop Agenda One-Day Workshop Agenda Two or Three-Day Workshop Agenda Workshop Evaluation Form