We MUST be Clear What is the primary Goal??? For Example...
A 9th grader is reading at the 3rd grade level and is placed in
either RSP/SDC…is it content knowledge or being a better reader?
If the goal is to improve independent reading skills 1.5 - 2.0
yrs. in one year - IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN Using, Of Mice &
Men in a large group/heterogeneous setting!!!!
If the goal is access to the concepts/experiences of the grade
level curr. - Of Mice & Men could be read to the student -
and various activities & experiences used to deepen understanding
of theme, character, plot, etc. - Lets not confuse ends w/means!