ac293596__for_Reading___Reading_Rockets__Focus_of_Differentiation
[Strategy] Learning Contracts [Definition] Learning contracts begin with an agreement between the teacher and the student. The teacher specifies the necessary skills expected to be learned by the student and the required components of the assignment, while the student identifies methods for completing the tasks. This strategy: allows students to work at an appropriate pace; can target learning styles; and helps students work independently, learn planning skills, and eliminate unnecessary skill practice. [Example] A student indicates that he or she wants to research a particular author. With support from the teacher, the student determines how the research will be conducted and how the information will be presented to the class. For example, the student might decide to write a paper and present a poster to the class. The learning contract indicates the dates by which each step of the project will be completed. [Focus of Differentiation] 
Readiness Learning Profile
Differentiated Instruction for Reading | Reading Rockets