Content

When we differentiate a lesson based on what a student should know, understand, and be able to do, we are differentiating by **content** (Carol Ann Tomlinson, 1999).


 * Fractions Example (leveled):**
 * Students explore fractions, equivalent fractions, decimal representations and percentages.
 * Basic: Fractions with denominators no greater than 20, but fixed at even intervals.
 * Intermediate: Fractions with denominators no greater than 20, not fixed intervals.
 * More Difficult: Fractions with denominators up to 100.
 * Give pairs of students different fractions and have them use the tool to determine equivalent fractions and multiple representations.


 * Literature Example (leveled and choice):**
 * Tumblebooks: Students select a book of their choice with the option of reading it independently or using books with audio as part of the option. Students may also choose books with no images.
 * Tumble Readables: Students select a book to read based on level.


 * Dictionaries (resources with different modalities):**
 * Visuwords: Visualize words and their connections.
 * Websters Visual Dictionary: Diagrams of complex objects/concepts.
 * Dictionary.com: More traditional dictionary with pronunciation of words.