February 2007 Differentiating Instruction in Secondary Classrooms “Differentiation means we do whatever it takes to maximize instruction over what could otherwise be achieved through whole-class, one-size-fits-all approaches. It's teaching in ways students learn best, not just presenting material and documenting students' success (or lack thereof) with it."    —Rick Wormeli May/June 2006 Young Adult Literature: Books That Engage Tweens and Teens Read This Issue Open Archives Date | Author | Title | "A Look at the OGT"		CONTENTS Feature Differentiation at the Secondary Level by Rick Wormeli   Classroom Vignettes A Strategy for Integrating Writing Skills and Science Content in a Differentiated Classroom by Melissa Tucker and Lyndsey Manzo   Decidedly Doable Differentiation by Lori Michalec   Navigating Unfamiliar Territories in Life and Literature by Kara Haubert Haas and Nancy Smith   A Look at the OGT Share Your Test-Taking Thinking Processes Through Think-Alouds by Jan Goodwin   More Resources on Differentiating Instruction in Secondary Classrooms   For Your Bookshelf Books by Wormeli, Bloland, Coehlo, Gregory & Kuzmich, Lenz & Deshler, and Tomlinson by Sheila Cantlebary   Share Your Expertise and Insights Write for Adolescent Literacy In Perspective Adolescent Literacy In Perspective examines issues from many points of view. We strive to share classroom experiences, innovative ideas, and promising practices from across Ohio. If you are interested in submitting an article, contact us at editor@ohiorc.org.
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