Birds of a Feather
Fall 2023 Vol. 1
If you use Diffit, you might have already spotted the latest update — and if not, you’re in for a treat.
You can now create student resources directly from books! Just type in the book title (like Holes by Louis Sachar in my example), choose the chapters you want, and select the grade level.
It’s a game-changer for chapter books, read-alouds, or literature circles. Plus, the activities are great for stations where students can practice their SCR or ECR skills!
Tired of hearing crickets when you ask for text evidence? Reader Response Cards to the rescue! Packed with thoughtful prompts, these cards help students make strong claims and support them with solid evidence. Perfect for reading stations or as a bookmark buddy, they’re a simple way to boost confident writing and critical thinking.
A Need to Eat
You are on a hike and you notice plants and hungry animals all around you! Solve the puzzles so you can help the plants and animals get what they need to live.
A Latte Learning Cafe
Your new cafe opened this week and you have already run out of items. Can you track this week’s data to make sure you have enough in your inventory to prepare for next week?
Spring Has Sprung
Winter is coming to a close, and while you may not see them yet, the signs of spring are all around! Can you spot them, and get it started so that we can get a move on toward nicer days?!
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