The Differentiator

Introducing Depth and Complexity

Depth and Complexity Big Idea Graphic Organizer & other free GT Downloads

Depth of Knowledge and Cognitive Demand

Make your tasks and assessments fit the needs of your learners. This is another way of looking at Bloom's.

Questioning Strategies

I went to a great PD session this summer on helping learners develop their own questioning abilities. If you'd like more info or to borrow the book I won, Make Just One Change by Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana, just let me know.

Differentiation Strategies

This article from Ian Byrd has great ideas and suggestions to differentiate for your gifted learners. Improve Your Gifted Classroom 7 Ways in 7 Days!

Try this site for Language Arts ideas:

http://www.byrdseed.com/setting-up-language-arts/

Book Recommendations:

Byrdseed: Books in the 900-1000 Lexile Level