M.4+Diversity

In my fourth grade classroom of 28 students, I have a variety of backgrounds and learning needs:

•9 ESOL students •6 ESOL monitored students (not served) •2 Special Education students—1 served in reading, language arts, math; 1 new student identified as dyslexic and ADHD (haven’t received IEP yet) •1 EIP student (did not pass reading CRCT 3rd grade test nor retest) •1 student identfied ADHD taking medication (not special ed.) •1 student going through the process of being identified as ADHD and medication •2 students in gifted program •14 of the class (about ½ of class) read on 2nd grade level or lower •14 of the class (about ½ of class) read on 4th grade level or higher

Those students who are less able in reading will be partnered with a student who is on or above grade level in reading. Capable students will be able to read material aloud, assist in composing sentences, and assist in the steps in posting on Kidblog, powerpoint, and UDL Bookbuilder. Students will be able to use [] to read text aloud as well. Modeling by the teacher will be used in providing examples in the process of notetaking, posting pictures and videos on Kidblog, and in creating powerpoints and books on UDL Bookbuilder.