How To Reach and Teach All Children in the Inclusive Classroom

THE AUTHORS Sandra F. Rief, M.A. (San Diego, CA), an internationally known author, speaker, and teacher trainer, has worked as a public school teacher for more than twenty years. Julie A. Heimburge (San Diego, CA) has taught at the elementary level in the San Diego Unified School District for the past twenty-five years.

"Steer your students toward academic, social, and emotional success regardless of their learning styles, ability levels, skills, and behaviors. This book provides strategies and activities to differentiated instruction,engage reluctant readers and writers, boost organization and study skills and more." (Learning Journal, Back-to-School 2007)

• Foreword xvRobert BrooksIntroduction xviiPart 1 Recognizing Student Differences1 Reaching All Students Through Differentiated Instruction 3Definitions, Descriptions, and Key Components 3How, What, and Through Which Means Do We Differentiate? 4The Challenge of Differentiating Instruction 6Multisensory Instruction 7The Advantages of Cooperative Learning 7Brain-Compatible Research and Strategies 8Helpful Web Sites 9References 92 Reaching Students Through Their Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences 11Learning Styles 11Multiple Intelligences 16Learning Style Elements 24References 29ReproduciblesActivity 2.1 The 100 Percent Smart Activity 31Activity 2.2 Job Application 343 Understanding and Reaching Special Populations of Students 35Learning Disabilities 36Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 40Other Mental Health Disorders in Children 48Asperger’s Syndrome 52English Language Learners 55Gifted and Talented Students 60Dual or Multiple Exceptionalities 63Tips for Parents of Children in Special Populations 65Helpful Web Sites 66References 694 Understanding Reading and Writing Difficulties in Students 75Prevalence of Reading Problems and Research Results 75The Gender Gap in Reading 77Reading Disorders 77Struggles with Writing 79Research-Based Literacy Intervention Programs 82Other Important Resources 84References 84Part 2 Reaching Students in the Classroom and at Home5 Using Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports 89Student Support Team Process 89Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports Checklists 92School Support Staff and Expertise 100References 1036 Managing Behavior Through Support and Interventions 105Understanding Student Behavior 105Supporting Proactive Classroom Management 107Preventing Student Misbehavior in the Classroom 108Implementing Behavior Management Systems 110Addressing Student Misbehavior 113Research-Based Model of Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports 123Tips for Dealing with Challenging or Difficult Kids 126References 127ReproduciblesForm 6.1 Behavioral Improvement Report 128Form 6.2 Elementary School Daily Report 129Form 6.3 Middle School Daily Report 130Form 6.4 Self-Monitoring Behavior Log 131Form 6.5 Student-Generated Progress Report 1327 Questioning and Engaging Students 133Getting and Focusing Students’ Attention 133Maintaining Students’ Attention Through Active Participation 135Questioning Techniques to Increase Student Participation 136Other Inclusive Questioning Strategies 140Socratic Seminar 141Reciprocal Teaching 143Asking the Right Questions 144Questioning Games and Other Ideas 146Questioning Tips for Parents 146References 1478 Fostering Students’ Self-Esteem and Resilience 149Student Needs for School Success 150Classroom Strategies and Programs to Promote Self-Esteem 151Schoolwide Strategies and Programs to Build Resilience and Self-Esteem 153Community Mentorship Programs 155Community Service 157Interventions and Supports 157Principals’ Efforts 158References 158ReproduciblesForm 8.1 Student Standout for the Week 159Form 8.2 Buddy Assistance Folder 1609 Increasing Home-School Collaboration and Parent Involvement 161Strategies for Increasing Parent Participation in School Activities and Functions 162Partnering with Parents of Special Population Students 164Communication Tips for Teachers 167Communication Tips for Parents 168Home Extension Activities 169References 169ReproduciblesForm 9.1 Parent Interest Form 170Form 9.2 Parent Report 171Form 9.3 Home Extension Activities 17210 Working to Improve Organization, Time Management, and Homework Success 177What Teachers Can Do to Help Build Organizational Skills 178What Teachers Can Do to Help with Time Management 181What Teachers Can Do to Support the Homework Process 186References 188ReproduciblesForm 10.1 Notebook Check 189Form 10.2 Substitute Plan 190Form 10.3 Daily Monitoring 194Form 10.4 Weekly Progress Report 195Form 10.5 Homework Tips for Parents 196Part 3 Designing Curriculum to Hook in Students11 Hooking in Reluctant Readers and Writers 199What Is Balanced Literacy? 199Motivating Struggling Readers and Writers 201Books That Appeal to Reluctant Readers 218Activities to Keep Reluctant Readers Reading 221Resources 223ReproduciblesActivity 11.1 Using Shel Silverstein’s “Messy Room” 225Activity 11.2 Poetry Log 227Activity 11.3 Comic Strip Recording Sheet 228Activity 11.4 Wrapper/Label Information Sheet 229Activity 11.5 Idiom Activity Form 231Activity 11.6 Let’s Read a Menu 233Activity 11.7 Almanac Research Sheet 234Activity 11.8 Create Your Own Almanac Questions 236Activity 11.9 Let’s Read a Television Guide 237Activity 11.10 Television Watching Observation and Evaluation Sheet 239Activity 11.11 Caldecott Books Recording and Information Sheet 240Activity 11.12 Let’s Read a Recipe 242Activity 11.13 Book Report Monthly Schedule 243Activity 11.14 Bookmark 244Activity 11.15 Let’s Create a Report Card 245Activity 11.16 Create Your Own Test 247Activity 11.17 Literature/Geography Study Guide 24812 Making Oral Language Come Alive in Your Classroom 249Making Talk Important in the Upper-Grade Classroom 250Getting Students to Use Oral Language 250Assessing Oral Language 262References 263Teacher Resources 264ReproduciblesActivity 12.1 Speech Plan Sheet 265Activity 12.2 Oral Language Monthly Presentations 266Activity 12.3 An Oral Language Presentation: A How-to-Do Speech 267Activity 12.4 Interview Planning Sheet 269Activity 12.5 Game Day Activity 271Activity 12.6 Science Experiment Planning Sheet: Oral Presentation 272Activity 12.7 Oral Language Teacher Evaluation 273Activity 12.8 Oral Language Peer Evaluation 27413 Revvin’ Up the Content Areas 275Nonfiction: We’re All in This Together 276Social Studies and Other Textbooks: A Deeper Look 279Discovery Through Nonfiction: Research in the Classroom 283The Science Connection 292References 298Teacher Resources 299ReproduciblesActivity 13.1 A Biographical Journey 301Activity 13.2 Native American Poster Board Project 303Activity 13.3 Native American Poster Project Rubric 306Activity 13.4 Explorer Notebook Student Packet 307Activity 13.5 Explorer Notebook (Group) Student Check-Off List 311Activity 13.6 Sample Starters for the Diary Entry for The Great Kapok Tree 312Activity 13.7 Rubric for The Great Kapok Tree: Point of View Response to Literature 313Activity 13.8 Research Note-Taking Sheet 314Activity 13.9 Information About Bibliographies 315Activity 13.10 Mystery Place or Mystery Creature Research Report Rubric 316Activity 13.11 What Your Mystery Research Report Should Include 317Activity 13.12 Mystery Research Project Rubric (Individual) 318Activity 13.13 Mystery Powder Observation Sheet 319Activity 13.14 Research Topic Suggestions 320Activity 13.15 Discovery Fair Due Date Schedule 321Activity 13.16 Discovery Fair Essentials 322Activity 13.17 Student/Teacher Evaluation Form 323Activity 13.18 Research: Add Some of Those “Extras” 325Activity 13.19 Research Daily Log 326Activity 13.20 Student Interest Survey Form for Observational Investigation 327Activity 13.21 Observation Study 328Activity 13.22 Observation Project Information Sheet 330Activity 13.23 Becoming a Pumpkinologist: An Observation and Hands- On Investigation 331Activity 13.24 Pumpkin Investigation Letter to Parents 334Activity 13.25 Plant Observation Team Sheet 335Activity 13.26 Science Project Student Evaluation 33614 Motivating Students to Be Successful Mathematicians 337Recent Reform in Math Instruction 337Setting Up the Classroom 340Supporting Classroom Learning 343Instructional Practices 345Assessing Student Work 351Using Resources 354Addressing the Needs of Special Populations 357Making Math Relevant Through Real-Life Experiences 359Other Tips for Teachers 371References 371Teacher Resources 373ReproduciblesActivity 14.1 Math Assignment Sheet 374Activity 14.2 Geometry Design Project 375Activity 14.3 Pig Score Sheet 378Activity 14.4 End-of-Year Math Evaluation 379Activity 14.5 Math Is Everywhere You Look Assignment Sheet 380Activity 14.6 Math Is Everywhere You Look Evaluation Form 381Activity 14.7 Graphing Can Be Fun: A Math Project 382Activity 14.8 Question Possibilities for Graphing Projects 384Activity 14.9 Graphing Project Design Form 386Activity 14.10 Parent Letter for the Shopping Adventure 388Activity 14.11 Shopping Adventure Recording Sheet 389Activity 14.12 Super Bowl Math Activity Packet 390Activity 14.13 Survival Math Parent Letter 397Activity 14.14 Survival Math Packet (Experiencing Math in Your Everyday Life) 398Activity 14.15 Survival Math Rubric—Teacher Evaluation 412Activity 14.16 Survival Math Record Sheet 413Activity 14.17 Survival Math Checklist Activity 414Activity 14.18 Survival Math Peer Evaluation Form 415Activity 14.19 Math in the Real World 416Activity 14.20 Using a Menu to Solve Math Problems 418Activity 14.21 Thanksgiving Math Project—Simulation 419Activity 14.22 Gift Giving Math Project for December 42015 Making the Most of Music and Art in the Classroom 421Providing Balance Between Work and Relaxation 421Music Implementation 423Art Implementation 430Books for Music and Art Centers 440References 440Teacher Resources 441ReproducibleActivity 15.1 Photography Project 442Index 445