Tier 1 Instructional Tools & Strategies (Grade 2) by DUSD Curriculum & Instruction

DUSDCandI — 2025-07-24 19:26:23 UTC

Warm Ups

2025-07-24 19:26:23 UTC

I have used "Which one doesn't belong?" - I put up 4 of anything (can be used across content areas), and students have to decide which one doesn't belong. This helps to activate learning and builds on prior knowledge.

Math example: 3, 6, 8, and 12 - (multiple answers for this one)

Teaching Resources

2025-08-07 16:27:38 UTC

It is important to implement a variety of strategies to meet the needs of all. Being aware of the mood of the class and being flexible in the moment is needed to be able to pivot to a more successful instructional strategy.

Phonological and Phonics Multi-Sensory Instruction

2025-08-07 16:30:00 UTC

The LETRS training this year gave us a lot of great ways to support our students in their reading. They were engaging and effective!

ELD Specialists

2025-08-07 17:19:30 UTC

CFAs

ELPAC

Interim ELPAC

Summative ELPAC

Intervention

2025-08-07 17:21:13 UTC

Flexible groups

Targeted instruction

Regular CFAs

Smart goals

Multisensory instruction

CFAs and LETRS screeners

2025-08-07 17:21:23 UTC

Using common formative assessments in ELA and Math. In addition to using the screener from LETRS. Plus, pre, mid, and post assessments.

ELD Specialists

2025-08-07 17:21:40 UTC

BE GLAD strategies

ELD Specialists

2025-08-07 17:24:11 UTC

Graphic organizers

Think pair share

2025-08-07 17:26:31 UTC

Benchmark Comprehension Strategy Assessments that help identify areas or growth in reading comprehension that directly correlates to the classroom curriculum. Use for Tier 2.

IEP goals

2025-08-07 17:26:51 UTC

Targeted goals based on student's academic needs,(formal and informal data) to ensure that students are able to focus on those goals and make progress.