How To Reach and Teach All Children in the Inclusive Classroom

This thoroughly updated edition of the best-selling book gives all classroom teachers, special educators, and administrators an arsenal of adaptable and ready-to-use strategies, lessons, and activities. How to Reach and Teach All Children in the Inclusive Classroom is a comprehensive resource that helps teachers reach students with varied learning styles, ability levels, skills, and behaviors. The authors offer a team approach that includes parents, colleagues, and learning specialists, enabling teachers to guide diverse groups of students in grades 3–8 toward academic, social, and emotional success.

Foreword xv Robert Brooks Introduction xvii Part 1 Recognizing Student Differences 1 Reaching All Students Through Differentiated Instruction 3 Definitions, Descriptions, and Key Components 3 How, What, and Through Which Means Do We Differentiate? 4 The Challenge of Differentiating Instruction 6 Multisensory Instruction 7 The Advantages of Cooperative Learning 7 Brain-Compatible Research and Strategies 8 Helpful Web Sites 9 References 9 2 Reaching Students Through Their Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences 11 Learning Styles 11 Multiple Intelligences 16 Learning Style Elements 24 References 29 Reproducibles Activity 2.1 The 100 Percent Smart Activity 31 Activity 2.2 Job Application 34 3 Understanding and Reaching Special Populations of Students 35 Learning Disabilities 36 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 40 Other Mental Health Disorders in Children 48 Asperger’s Syndrome 52 English Language Learners 55 Gifted and Talented Students 60 Dual or Multiple Exceptionalities 63 Tips for Parents of Children in Special Populations 65 Helpful Web Sites 66 References 69 4 Understanding Reading and Writing Difficulties in Students 75 Prevalence of Reading Problems and Research Results 75 The Gender Gap in Reading 77 Reading Disorders 77 Struggles with Writing 79 Research-Based Literacy Intervention Programs 82 Other Important Resources 84 References 84 Part 2 Reaching Students in the Classroom and at Home 5 Using Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports 89 Student Support Team Process 89 Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports Checklists 92 School Support Staff and Expertise 100 References 103 6 Managing Behavior Through Support and Interventions 105 Understanding Student Behavior 105 Supporting Proactive Classroom Management 107 Preventing Student Misbehavior in the Classroom 108 Implementing Behavior Management Systems 110 Addressing Student Misbehavior 113 Research-Based Model of Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports 123 Tips for Dealing with Challenging or Difficult Kids 126 References 127 Reproducibles Form 6.1 Behavioral Improvement Report 128 Form 6.2 Elementary School Daily Report 129 Form 6.3 Middle School Daily Report 130 Form 6.4 Self-Monitoring Behavior Log 131 Form 6.5 Student-Generated Progress Report 132 7 Questioning and Engaging Students 133 Getting and Focusing Students’ Attention 133 Maintaining Students’ Attention Through Active Participation 135 Questioning Techniques to Increase Student Participation 136 Other Inclusive Questioning Strategies 140 Socratic Seminar 141 Reciprocal Teaching 143 Asking the Right Questions 144 Questioning Games and Other Ideas 146 Questioning Tips for Parents 146 References 147 8 Fostering Students’ Self-Esteem and Resilience 149 Student Needs for School Success 150 Classroom Strategies and Programs to Promote Self-Esteem 151 Schoolwide Strategies and Programs to Build Resilience and Self-Esteem 153 Community Mentorship Programs 155 Community Service 157 Interventions and Supports 157 Principals’ Efforts 158 References 158 Reproducibles Form 8.1 Student Standout for the Week 159 Form 8.2 Buddy Assistance Folder 160 9 Increasing Home-School Collaboration and Parent Involvement 161 Strategies for Increasing Parent Participation in School Activities and Functions 162 Partnering with Parents of Special Population Students 164 Communication Tips for Teachers 167 Communication Tips for Parents 168 Home Extension Activities 169 References 169 Reproducibles Form 9.1 Parent Interest Form 170 Form 9.2 Parent Report 171 Form 9.3 Home Extension Activities 172 10 Working to Improve Organization, Time Management, and Homework Success 177 What Teachers Can Do to Help Build Organizational Skills 178 What Teachers Can Do to Help with Time Management 181 What Teachers Can Do to Support the Homework Process 186 References 188 Reproducibles Form 10.1 Notebook Check 189 Form 10.2 Substitute Plan 190 Form 10.3 Daily Monitoring 194 Form 10.4 Weekly Progress Report 195 Form 10.5 Homework Tips for Parents 196 Part 3 Designing Curriculum to Hook in Students 11 Hooking in Reluctant Readers and Writers 199 What Is Balanced Literacy? 199 Motivating Struggling Readers and Writers 201 Books That Appeal to Reluctant Readers 218 Activities to Keep Reluctant Readers Reading 221 Resources 223 Reproducibles Activity 11.1 Using Shel Silverstein’s “Messy Room” 225 Activity 11.2 Poetry Log 227 Activity 11.3 Comic Strip Recording Sheet 228 Activity 11.4 Wrapper/Label Information Sheet 229 Activity 11.5 Idiom Activity Form 231 Activity 11.6 Let’s Read a Menu 233 Activity 11.7 Almanac Research Sheet 234 Activity 11.8 Create Your Own Almanac Questions 236 Activity 11.9 Let’s Read a Television Guide 237 Activity 11.10 Television Watching Observation and Evaluation Sheet 239 Activity 11.11 Caldecott Books Recording and Information Sheet 240 Activity 11.12 Let’s Read a Recipe 242 Activity 11.13 Book Report Monthly Schedule 243 Activity 11.14 Bookmark 244 Activity 11.15 Let’s Create a Report Card 245 Activity 11.16 Create Your Own Test 247 Activity 11.17 Literature/Geography Study Guide 248 12 Making Oral Language Come Alive in Your Classroom 249 Making Talk Important in the Upper-Grade Classroom 250 Getting Students to Use Oral Language 250 Assessing Oral Language 262 References 263 Teacher Resources 264 Reproducibles Activity 12.1 Speech Plan Sheet 265 Activity 12.2 Oral Language Monthly Presentations 266 Activity 12.3 An Oral Language Presentation: A How-to-Do Speech 267 Activity 12.4 Interview Planning Sheet 269 Activity 12.5 Game Day Activity 271 Activity 12.6 Science Experiment Planning Sheet: Oral Presentation 272 Activity 12.7 Oral Language Teacher Evaluation 273 Activity 12.8 Oral Language Peer Evaluation 274 13 Revvin’ Up the Content Areas 275 Nonfiction: We’re All in This Together 276 Social Studies and Other Textbooks: A Deeper Look 279 Discovery Through Nonfiction: Research in the Classroom 283 The Science Connection 292 References 298 Teacher Resources 299 Reproducibles Activity 13.1 A Biographical Journey 301 Activity 13.2 Native American Poster Board Project 303 Activity 13.3 Native American Poster Project Rubric 306 Activity 13.4 Explorer Notebook Student Packet 307 Activity 13.5 Explorer Notebook (Group) Student Check-Off List 311 Activity 13.6 Sample Starters for the Diary Entry for The Great Kapok Tree 312 Activity 13.7 Rubric for The Great Kapok Tree: Point of View Response to Literature 313 Activity 13.8 Research Note-Taking Sheet 314 Activity 13.9 Information About Bibliographies 315 Activity 13.10 Mystery Place or Mystery Creature Research Report Rubric 316 Activity 13.11 What Your Mystery Research Report Should Include 317 Activity 13.12 Mystery Research Project Rubric (Individual) 318 Activity 13.13 Mystery Powder Observation Sheet 319 Activity 13.14 Research Topic Suggestions 320 Activity 13.15 Discovery Fair Due Date Schedule 321 Activity 13.16 Discovery Fair Essentials 322 Activity 13.17 Student/Teacher Evaluation Form 323 Activity 13.18 Research: Add Some of Those “Extras” 325 Activity 13.19 Research Daily Log 326 Activity 13.20 Student Interest Survey Form for Observational Investigation 327 Activity 13.21 Observation Study 328 Activity 13.22 Observation Project Information Sheet 330 Activity 13.23 Becoming a Pumpkinologist: An Observation and Hands- On Investigation 331 Activity 13.24 Pumpkin Investigation Letter to Parents 334 Activity 13.25 Plant Observation Team Sheet 335 Activity 13.26 Science Project Student Evaluation 336 14 Motivating Students to Be Successful Mathematicians 337 Recent Reform in Math Instruction 337 Setting Up the Classroom 340 Supporting Classroom Learning 343 Instructional Practices 345 Assessing Student Work 351 Using Resources 354 Addressing the Needs of Special Populations 357 Making Math Relevant Through Real-Life Experiences 359 Other Tips for Teachers 371 References 371 Teacher Resources 373 Reproducibles Activity 14.1 Math Assignment Sheet 374 Activity 14.2 Geometry Design Project 375 Activity 14.3 Pig Score Sheet 378 Activity 14.4 End-of-Year Math Evaluation 379 Activity 14.5 Math Is Everywhere You Look Assignment Sheet 380 Activity 14.6 Math Is Everywhere You Look Evaluation Form 381 Activity 14.7 Graphing Can Be Fun: A Math Project 382 Activity 14.8 Question Possibilities for Graphing Projects 384 Activity 14.9 Graphing Project Design Form 386 Activity 14.10 Parent Letter for the Shopping Adventure 388 Activity 14.11 Shopping Adventure Recording Sheet 389 Activity 14.12 Super Bowl Math Activity Packet 390 Activity 14.13 Survival Math Parent Letter 397 Activity 14.14 Survival Math Packet (Experiencing Math in Your Everyday Life) 398 Activity 14.15 Survival Math Rubric—Teacher Evaluation 412 Activity 14.16 Survival Math Record Sheet 413 Activity 14.17 Survival Math Checklist Activity 414 Activity 14.18 Survival Math Peer Evaluation Form 415 Activity 14.19 Math in the Real World 416 Activity 14.20 Using a Menu to Solve Math Problems 418 Activity 14.21 Thanksgiving Math Project—Simulation 419 Activity 14.22 Gift Giving Math Project for December 420 15 Making the Most of Music and Art in the Classroom 421 Providing Balance Between Work and Relaxation 421 Music Implementation 423 Art Implementation 430 Books for Music and Art Centers 440 References 440 Teacher Resources 441 Reproducible Activity 15.1 Photography Project 442 Index 445