Tier 1
Use short daily routines tied to real reading, writing, or real-world application at home.
1. Standard At A Glance
Standard: ELA.10.RL.5
Short description: Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure a text, order events, and manipulate time create effects such as mystery, tension, or surprise.
2. Typical Indicators
- Student can describe what this skill looks like in classwork or learning tasks.
- Student applies this skill with familiar tasks and support.
- Student can explain parts of their thinking when prompted.
3. Warning Signs
- Student avoids tasks requiring this specific skill.
- Student needs repeated prompting and shows inconsistent performance.
- Student shows limited progress over time despite practice.
4. Escalating Accommodations
Tier 2
Provide targeted guided practice in 10-15 minute sessions with clear examples.
Tier 3
Use individualized practice with explicit modeling and frequent feedback.
5. Modifications
- Diverse learners: use visuals, sentence supports, and language scaffolds.
- Disabled learners: adapt response format, pacing, and access supports as needed.
6. Cross-Curricular Integration
Connect to discussion of themes, character, and author's craft in books read at home.