“Differentiation is nice, but…”

How many times have you heard that phrase; or even uttered it yourself? Most educators want to provide appropriate instruction for the diverse learning needs of their students, however moving from theory to practice can stymie both novice and experienced teachers.

In this practical and accessible book, Rick Wormeli shows middle- and secondary-level teachers how to plan a differentiated lesson from start to finish, detailing the steps to take before, during, and after to deepen connections for students. At each stage, Rick offers time-tested strategies and reflective advice about reaching a wide range of learners within the same classroom. He presents annotated models of effective differentiated instruction, including tiering, flexible groupings, and adjustments based on formative assessments. Through extensive interdisciplinary examples, teachers also learn how to extend these processes to any subject.