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