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[Strategy] Interest Centers or Interest Groups [Definition] Interest centers (usually used with younger students) and interest groups (usually used with older students) are set up so that learning experiences are directed toward a specific learner interest. Allowing students to choose a topic can be motivating to them. [Example] Interest Centers - Centers can focus on specific writing skills, such as steps in the writing process, and provide examples and activities that center on a theme of interest, such as sports or movies. Interest Groups  When writing persuasive essays, students can work in pairs on topics of interest. [Focus of Differentiation] 
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Differentiated Instruction for Writing | Reading Rockets