Differentiation Made Easy!

Lindsey Campbell & Traci Snipes

Dacula High SchoolGwinnett County Public Schools

Student Driven StrategiesThe following strategies are student initiated, so they are very simple to implement…

Time to Increase Difficulty

Personal ChecklistTeacher provided, student drivenInsert checklist

Choice Boardshttp://germansektor.blogspot.com/2013/10/emergency-sub-plans.html

Crossword PuzzleCreate a crossword puzzle with 15 vocabulary words from the current unit. Clues must be in complete sentences in the language you are studying. Include both the finished puzzle and an answer key.

ComicWrite and illustrate a 6-10 panel comic strip using at least seven current vocabulary words and three examples of the current grammar topic. Highlight the vocabulary and grammar examples.

GameboardCome up with 15-20 questions based on the current vocabulary, grammar and/or cultural unit. Put your questions on the included game board OR honey comb sheet. Include an answer key.

Store AdCreate a magazine ad for a French or Spanish store (make up a name!). Have 10 products for sale related to your current vocabulary unit. Include a picture, brief description and price for each item.

InterviewWrite ten questions using vocabulary words from the current unit. Interview two classmates and write their answers. Write complete sentences!

RebusMake a rebus (picture story) using at least ten vocabulary words from the current unit. Have someone read it back to you, then have them initial it.Example:J’ai un/Tengo un

ScrabblePlay scrabble with 2-3 of your classmates using the attached scrabble board. Make sure you use words from the current vocabulary unit. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE RULES FOR THIS SCRABBLE BOARD, YOU CAN’T PLAY.

SongTake a familiar tune and make a song

about the current grammar or vocabulary unit. Be prepared to

either sing your song OR have someone else sing it to the class.

PenpalWrite an e-mail to a French or Spanish penpal. Use 12+ vocabulary words from the current unit and 3 examples of the current grammar topic. Highlight vocabulary and grammar examples.

SurveyCreate a 3-5 question survey based on the current vocabulary unit. Interview at least half of the class and take notes on their responses. Then create a graph to summarize your classmates’ answers to each question.

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FlashcardsFrench/Spanish I und II: Create a set of picture flashcards for at least 20 vocabulary words from the current unit. Write the vocabulary word on one side and draw an illustration of it on the other. You may use notebook paper. Make all cards the same size

Choose any two of the following activities to complete. They must be turned in by the end of class. Keep in mind that this choice board is used for all levels of French or Spanish – you have the same guidelines, but my expectations for the product you produce are much different. If you’re in French 2 honors, don’t turn in something that a student in French 1 could produce. And if you’re in French 1, don’t turn in something you could have done during the first week of school. Same goes for Spanish

Online Review Tests• Quia test snapshot of corrections

Turn in by understanding

Speaking Bubbles

Teacher Driven Strategies

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Independent Projects

Questioning TechniquesTime to Bloom!

Roll of the die center Review

Comprehension tic-tac-toe

Pick your poisonMa routine quotidienne

Paris, le 12 mai

Chère J ulia, J e m’appelle Caroline. J ’ai 13 ans et j’habite à Paris. J e vais te décrire un peu de ma routine quotidienne. Alors, je me réveille à six heures et demie. J e me lève à sept heures moins le quart. Puis, je prends le petit déjeuner. J e prends des croissants et du thé. Après ça, je me douche et je me brosse les dents dans la salle de bains. Puis, je m’habille. J e mets un jean bleu, un pullover noir et des baskets “Adidas” – c’est mon uniforme scolaire. J e quitte la maison à huit heures. Quelle est ta routine quotidienne ? À bientôt, Caroline A- Vrai ou faux ?

1. Caroline is 13 years old 2. She lives in London 3. She gets up at 7 o’ clock 4. For breakfast she doesn’t drink tea 5. She gets dressed before having breakfast 6. Her uniform is very traditional

Share time…• What are you already doing that we could

steal, um, borrow and give credit?