The first group mentioned in the book is students who are linguistically diverse. This group includes students who are English language learners. This group of learners needs a bridge of their culture and knowledge and the lessons being taught. Using this bridge will allow linguistically diverse students to use their background knowledge, and apply it to the new skills being taught. Modeling the skills is also very important when it comes to teaching these students. Literature based instruction and integrating literature into lessons can assist students in developing …show more content…
These students typically have a difficulty processing the information given, not difficulty learning. These students may benefit from a variation of the typical learning environment. For example, these students may benefit from a specific quiet learning area. These students more than likely need to have an organization plan set in place; this includes the teacher modeling this skill. Some students with a learning disability may benefit from an adaptation of the instructional materials. Keeping these students organized when it comes to studying is crucial for the success of the student. Presentation for these students may require visual aids or peer tutors. Assessing students with a learning disability may require