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Pre-Assessment for Differentiation, Subject: English Grade 7 - Coggle…
Pre-Assessment for Differentiation
Activity: Students do a quick quiz on the vocabulary topic (Around the World) using Kahoot
Students with some knowledge,
but not higher order thinking
Students are formally introduced to the new vocabulary using a visually appealing
slide show
. They are instructed to write down the words and draw a picture next to them, when necessary, definitions or translations can be provided.
Students complete a matching activity with definitions.
Limited Knowledge
ELL students
Students are given
simple definitions
or translations of each words and go over in small groups.
Play charades and draw pictures of the words to add a visual and kinaesthetic element.
Special Needs Students
Physical Disability
Students are given copies of the words in accessible form, such as in
Braille
, an audio file, with bright pictures or with enlarged text.
Learning Disability
Students can work one-on-one with the teacher doing through the
phonics
and definitions of individual words. An additional vocabulary list with pictures is supplied to assist comprehension.
Students with (almost) all correct answers
Students are given a list of additional vocabulary at a higher level. In pairs or small groups, they must look up the words in a
dictionary
) and use them correctly in a sentence.
Assessments for tracking progress
Students with (almost) all correct answers
Students are given the opportunity to write a
short story
). In this story, they are required to use a number of the new words correctly in context in a creative and flexible way.
Students with some knowledge, but not higher order thinking
Students are instructed to
write sentences
using the new vocabulary, checking for correct contextual use and spelling.
Limited Knowledge
ELL
Students are instructed to write five basic sentences at the end using the new vocabulary in correct context in addition to a review
fill in the gaps
quiz.
Special Needs
Physical Disabilities
Students are tested orally on the new vocabulary and their ability to use it in context. Can also complete a basic
fill in the gaps
exercise with assistance
Learning Disabilities
Students play a game such as
Pictionary
to show their understanding of the new vocabulary and are orally tested (explaining what words mean as opposed to writing)
Subject: English Grade 7