Erin

Posted on 10/07/09

I have taught 8th grade gifted students for the past 5
years. This year I have been moved to 7th grade (still
gifted) but I also have students with IEP's or are on the
lower end of the spectrum.

I am at a loss for how to differentiate their work. I am
looking for some tips on how to help them with reading
skills.

For example: we just finished "A Retrieved Reformation" by
O. Henry. After reading I heard everything from "I just
don't get what you mean by pretend I'm Ben Price" to "who
is Ben Price" to "I just don't remember what I read when
they write things in this way" (which by the way she
couldn't explain what "this way" meant.)

Does anyone have any tips on how to focus on the
comprehension skills with this group? I have no specialist
for this class so I am becoming VERY FRUSTRATED, VERY
QUICKLY!!

Thank you

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