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Workshop Resources



Workshop Presentation PDF

Unit/ Lesson Differentiation Template

Components of MPIs: Template for creating your own

​Secondary student example

Visible Thinking Exercises:
4 C's Activity
Compass Points
See, Think, Wonder
Headlines: Read all about it!

Differentiation Resources:
Oakland Schools


General Education Interventions/ Strategies  for English Learners

Scaffolding Instruction for WIDA Levels
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​Graphic Organizers/ Literacy Tools


WIDA: Graphic Organizers

Academic Language Frames with Graphic Organizers


FREE Online Resources:
Freeology: Free Graphic Organizers

Read Write Think:
Comprehension lessons paired with digital, adaptable graphic organizers
ReadWorks.org: Non-fiction/ fiction reading passages, lesson plans and graphic organizers in various genres. Sign up for free account.
Google Read Write: Google App (only works in Google Drive) Reads articles/ text out loud (translates into Spanish
NewsELA: Differentiated news articles on current events. Articles come in different Lexile levels. 

Suggested Resources for Purchase:
Step Up to Writing: Comprehensive writing program for struggling writers
Sciencea-z: Differentiated science passages (K-8) with videos and interactive tools  


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​Academic Language


​Sentence Frames for Academic Discussions

K-5 Academic Sentence Frames

6-12 Academic Sentence Frames with Graphic Organizers


Essay/ Academic Sentence Frames: Presentation by Kate Kinsella; resources at end of packet.

Math Sentence Frames

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Math Vocabulary Chart
Sentence Frames for Newcomers

Picture Dictionary for Newcomers: Enchanted Learning

Simple sentences for newcomers
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