Tiered Lesson for Second Grade
Topic for Tiered Assignment:Reading
Duration of Assignment:2 flex groups setting: 20-25 min. per group
1 night of independent study
Learning Goals to be Achieved with the Tiered Activity
Vocabulary Goals 2.01 (read and comprehend text)
2.04 (how, why & what if questions)
4.06 –(all three groups)
4.08- average group (write informative presentations)
4.09 – high group (use media & technology)
Specific Personalized Goals for Specific Students:
At Risk Group
2.01 Read and comprehend text by locating information.
2.07 Discuss Similarities and Differences in event and Concepts
On Level Group
2.07 Discuss Similarities and Differences in event and Concepts
3.01 Use personal experiences to interpret written and oral messages
Advanced Group
2.07 Discuss Similarities and Differences in event and Concepts
4.04 Use oral communication to identify, organize, and analyze information
Pre-Assessment Plans: Reading assessment is done for each child, teacher assessments; whole group reading a story with the same topic as individual flex group books/
Tiers of the Activity:
Each group will have a Venn Diagram but compare and contrast will be a bit more detailed.
The writing component is tiered form (1) speaking (2) writing (3) finding material and writing from characters point of view.
Matching Students to Tiers:
By the reading assessments and the child’s reading capabilities
Working Guidelines for Students:
At Risk Group
Teacher guided reading and modeled- then an independent activity at home.
On Level Group
Venn Diagram and an interview done independently. (Both, at-risk, and on-level will discuss activity before given.
Advanced Group
Work will be done independently
Time Requirements:2 Days
Introducing Tiered Assignments to Students:
Students will be given a detailed assignment in flex groups where the topic will be thoroughly introduced. During whole group reading, the class will read a story based on the same topic.
Giving Directions for the Tiered Activities:
The directions for the assignments will be given in small flex group settings.
How Work will be Graded:
Teacher assessments and completion of writing and speaking activity.
Monitoring Student Work and Progress:
Teacher assessed and one-on-one read aloud.
Bringing Closure to the Lesson for the Whole Class:
This will be done as a whole group discussion of things learned-each will be about the same topic-but researched at different levels.