Visual Tools for Differentiating Content Area Instruction: Strategies That Make Concepts in Math, Science Social Studies Accessible― Support All Learners Across the Curriculum

Roger Essley's simple but powerful storyboarding strategies dramatically improve students' comprehension of text books, help students write about topics they've studied, and boost their retention of content-area vocabulary. Covers key science, social studies, and math concepts--and shows how to help students tackle standardized tests. Also includes a ling to downloadable storyboard formats for the interactive whiteboard.Helps text challenged learners excel--and advanced students soar!Serves as an easy assessment tool for student learning in any subject.Requires only simple, low-cost materials.Bonus link to online interactive whiteboard tools help teachers model strategies effectively--and motivate reluctant learners to participate.

A freelance illustrator for twenty years, Roger Essley has illustrated five picture books and is the author/illustrator of the picture book Reunion. His artwork can be found in books, magazines, and in the collection of a number of museums, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art. He teaches classroom workshops and residencies and presents at national and regional conferences.