1st Edition
The Flexible ELA Classroom Practical Tools for Differentiated Instruction in Grades 4-8
Companion Website
Meet the Author
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Options and Choice: The Heart of Differentiation
Chapter 2: Strategic Groupings: Flexibility for Student Engagement
Chapter 3: Word Study: Personalizing Vocabulary
Chapter 4: Project Based Learning: Differentiating Student Learning Experiences
Chapter 5: Assessment: Valuing the Individual in a Standardized World
Chapter 6: Family Partnerships: Creating a Customized "Dream Team" for Students
Final Thoughts
References
Biography
Amber Chandler is a middle school teacher in the Frontier Central School District in New York. She is a frequent writer for MiddleWeb, ShareMyLesson, AMLE Magazine, and other educational resources.
"It is possible to take the lessons that you teach every day and transform them into learning experiences. Amber Chandler, a highly experienced teacher, shows the way forward with practical tools and strategies in her workshops and in her book, The Flexible ELA Classroom." – Mark E. Weston, Ph.D, Strategist, Activist, and Author, @shiftparadigm
"To truly teach middle school students in a way that invites them to create meaningful learning experiences for themselves requires a leap of faith, and a willingness to adapt your teaching style to meet their needs. In The Flexible ELA Classroom, Amber Chandler combines well-researched theory and her own classroom experience to help guide teachers as they reshape their classrooms to be a flexible, personalized learning space. This is a must read for all middle school educators. - Ami L. Turner, Senior Associate at the American Federation of Teachers, middle and high school English teacher and adjunct professor
