Accessible Reading Strategies for 9th Grade
This 2-page handout offers practical strategies for making reading materials more accessible for students with autism, focusing on reducing visual clutter and improving focus. It's designed to support 9th graders by breaking down complex texts into manageable parts.
“Make it more accessible for a student with autism who gets overwhelmed by too much going on on a page”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce this handout during a whole-class lesson on reading comprehension strategies.
- Discussion question: How can we adapt these strategies for different types of texts?
- For struggling readers, focus on implementing just one or two strategies at a time, such as using a reading guide or highlighting key terms.
- Advanced learners can explore how these principles apply to digital reading environments or how to create their own accessible reading tools.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce this handout during a whole-class lesson on reading comprehension strategies.
- Discussion question: How can we adapt these strategies for different types of texts?
- For struggling readers, focus on implementing just one or two strategies at a time, such as using a reading guide or highlighting key terms.
- Advanced learners can explore how these principles apply to digital reading environments or how to create their own accessible reading tools.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes.
Accessible Reading Strategies for 9th Grade
This 2-page handout offers practical strategies for making reading materials more accessible for students with autism, focusing on reducing visual clutter and improving focus. It's designed to support 9th graders by breaking down complex texts into manageable parts.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free