DIFFERENTIATED
Childrens
DIFFERENTIATED ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES Literature
Differentiated activities in
children's literature are
designed to meet the varied
needs and abilities of
students in a classroom.
EMELYN S. KIPKIPAN
REGULAR AVERAGE ADVANCE
LEARNERS LEARNERS LEARNERS
Illustration Exploration
Text-Based Comprehension Questions Critical Analysis
Have regular learners focus on the
Provide a list of comprehension questions
illustrations in the book. Ask them to describe Have advanced learners analyze the book's
related to the text. Average learners can
what they see, predict what might happen themes, symbols, and motifs. Encourage them
answer these questions to check their
next based on the pictures, and identify to discuss how the author's choices contribute
understanding of the story.
emotions or actions portrayed by the to the overall message of the story.
characters.
Objective: Use the illustrations to support Objectives: To assess students' ability to Objective: . To encourage advanced learners
students in comprehending the story, identify the main idea and theme of the to explore the use of symbols and allegory in
enhancing their overall understanding. story. the text.
.
Story Retelling Vocabulary Exploration
After reading a portion of the book, ask Introduce a few challenging vocabulary
Compare and Contrast
regular learners to retell the story in their own Assign advanced learners to compare and
words from the book and have average
words. This helps them practice contrast the book with another piece of
learners create flashcards with definitions
comprehension and sequencing. children's literature on a similar theme.
and use them in sentences.
.
Objective: .To deepen advanced learners'
Objective: Develop summarization skills and Objectives: To introduce and acquire new
appreciation of children's literature as a
encourage active recall of story elements.g. vocabulary words from the text.
dynamic and diverse field.
.
REGULAR AVERAGE ADVANCE
LEARNERS LEARNERS LEARNERS
Character Analysis Creative Response
Encourage regular learners to choose one
Book Club
Ask students to write a letter from one Form small groups of advanced learners and
character from the book and describe their
character to another, create an alternative have them read the book independently.
personality, actions, and feelings. This can be
ending to the story, or write a journal entry Then, facilitate group discussions where they
done through drawing or writing.
from the perspective of the main character. explore complex themes and issues in-depth.
Objective: Encourage regular learners to
understand and connect with the characters in
Objectives: To foster critical thinking and Objective: .To promote peer interaction and
the book by selecting one character to focus
creativity by allowing students to explore collaborative learning.
on.
alternative plot developments.