Differentiation
and Motivation
in Reading

Ways to Differentiate

base experiences on
disgnostic data

based on student interest

a shared experience,
a personal hobby

student style of learning

tactile, visual, etc.

content, process, product

Level of texts for reading

Show what they know orally

Works one on one with teacher

scribing

learning environment

various seating options

quiet spaces

assess students throughout the learning experiences

Ways to Motivate

internal and external
rewards

sticker charts for
class or individual
progress

home reading
books to make
a home connection
to reading

stamina building

Choice in texts to use for research,
independent reading, etc.

A varierty of print used

Digital, different font styles
and sizes, newspapers,
magazines, menus

Class voting system for new books to explore

Motivation can change throughout
the school years

Get to know students to understand
how to meet their needs

Time to share with peers and
the class to hold them accountable but
also get valuable feedback

student self-reflection

Let the students see you reading

Guest readers to show people in the community reading