Differentiation and Special Education Support / 3-5
Tiered Vocabulary Support Sheet
A planning sheet for choosing must-know, helpful, and extension words before a lesson.
- NYS framework label
- NYS Learning Standards with UDL-aligned access supports
- Alignment note
- Supports language access, vocabulary planning, and inclusive instruction.
- Classroom use case
- Use before content lessons so students have access to key terms without lowering rigor.
- SDI support idea
- Includes a classroom planning support that helps teachers adjust access, directions, response mode, or grouping without creating legal IEP documentation.
- MLL/ELL support idea
- Includes language-access guidance such as vocabulary preview, sentence frames, visuals, oral rehearsal, or partner talk for multilingual learners.
Preview
- Must-know words
- Student-friendly meaning
- Picture, gesture, or example