Special Needs Modifications

Special needs modifications are easily incorporated into this unit plan.  This is true because
different reading levels are already provided for.  However, some other modifications that
could be made would be:

·   Learning disabled children would benefit mostly from modifications of the job assignment.
    Having them complete part of the job, instead of all of it will allow them to do their best work.
    For example, having them do 1-3 questions for Discussions Director or 1-3 passages for
    Passage Picker would be acceptable for these students.  Also, the teacher can provide them
    with a modified Job sheet that has the directions in a simpler form.  This will cause less
    confusion and the LD children a chance to complete a job just like the other children.

·   Lower level children and/or behavioral problem children would benefit from the use of a
    tape-recorded reading, reading tutor, reading buddy, or being in an even smaller group
    setting with the resource teacher.

·   Another idea specifically for LD children would be to have them read the assigned section
    of their book with the Resource Teacher prior to reading the assigned section aloud with
    their group in class.

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