Varied reading abilities is inevitable within or outside of all content areas, and you should definitely be prepared for this. To address, research and compile a number of books, or text sets, that address particular content areas from a number of difference levels and approaches. Students should never be limited to just one resource, but many as to broaden their perspective and strengthen their understanding.

I would say that students who are stronger readers could be paired with students who struggle during certain activities. I would also provide independent reading activities so that students can read at their own pace. Implementing different leveled texts may be a good idea too.

I will have an extensive in-class library that will have books specific for each reading ability level of my students. On top of the in-class library, the students will have access to the school library. There are tests that the children can take on the computer that will print out a list of books specific for their reading level. I will send this list home with the students so the parents can encourage reading ability reading outside of the classroom.

I would not assume that all students are reading on grade level. If given, I would find out the Lexile scores of the students. I will review material via power point and visuals to make sure of clarity and understanding. I will use manipulatives for reinforcement. In summarizing and reviewing details of the lesson, I will use thinking maps. I will encourage the students to use thinking maps to view the information. This will help them by seeing how smaller components of the lesson result in a bigger picture. Students will also be allowed to work in groups of two or three where a student reads a passage and the others discuss what was said.

This is the best part of a classroom library or reading groups based on ability is that it can include so many different books to read for any level student. As long as a student is progressing forward in reading comprehension then it wont matter if they all end at the same finish line, progress is forward and I feel like that's a good way to explain your outlook on varied levels in a single class.