Sample of Differentiated Instruction Activity

Animals

Read 10 or more poems about animals. Write poetry about animals that interest you.
 

 

Create a composite animal with elements of several animals.  Convince someone else that it’s the best animal in the world.
 

 

 

 

Write a first person story in which the main character is an animal who tries to live with humans.

 

Plan and present a debate about the merits of preserving a certain area for the use of its existing animals and plants.  The other side of the debate would give reasons to develop the area into homes or shopping.

 

 

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Pretend you’re an archaeologist who has just discovered the remains of an extinct animal.  Share information about how the animal lived, why it became extinct, and how it might have been saved from extinction.

 

 

Imagine that your family acquires an unusual animal as a pet.  Present information about some of the joys and challenges of having the animal.

 

 

Create a composite animal with elements of several animals.  Convince someone else that it’s the best animal in the world.

 

 

 

 

Do a research study about an organization that is working to save endangered animals from extinction. Plan a campaign to save an animal you admire.

 

 

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