Differentiation Strategies
Different Content Levels
- Biology and English
Vocab
- Vocab Matrix Activity
Group Activity Supports
- Jigsaw
- Group presentations
- CCSS Prompts for group collaboration
- Table groups
Graphic Organizers
Multisensory Elements
- White boards and markers
- Art supplies for poster
Choice Activities
- Choosing the group roles from the poster roles (2 for Visuals, 2 for Tagline, and 2 for Writing)
- Choosing the group roles for biology study (3 Researchers, 1 Recorder, 1 Presentation leader)
- Choice of topic (biology)
The Six Elements of Cooperative Learning
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Materials are individually linked below. Written instructions on how to use the materials are found here.
BiologyPositive Interdependence--List of group roles available via VTW graphic organizer.
Individual and Group Accountability--Rubric and final poster. Group Processing--Self-assess on rubric; Reflection on experience. Social Skills--CCSS Prompts (peach sheet) for communicating in groups. Face-to-Face Interaction--Whiteboard activities Specific Task-- See student activities in calendar. |
EnglishPositive Interdependence--List of group roles available via VTW graphic organizer.
Individual and Group Accountability--Rubric and final poster. Group Processing--Self-assess on rubric; Reflection on experience. Social Skills--CCSS Prompts for communicating in groups. Face-to-Face Interaction--Whiteboards and jigsaw for presentation. Specific Task-- See student activities in calendar. |
Combination of Biology and English
- Positive Interdependence--List of group roles available via VTW graphic organizer.
- Individual and Group Accountability--Rubric and final poster.
- Group Processing--Self-assess on rubric; Reflection on experience on lined paper (E). Notes about articles on paper (E). VTW graphic organizer (E). Bio...
- Social Skills--Social Skills--CCSS Prompts (peach sheet)
- Face-to-Face Interaction--Art supplies for posters and sketching (markers, scissors, glue, paper, highlighters, colored pencils, etc.), Whiteboards;
- Specific Task--See student activities in calendar.
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Group Roles in Group Activities
Biology
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Both
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English
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Group roles:
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As seen on the VTW graphic organizer (groups of 6 students):
Jigsaw for presentation (5-6 groups total):
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