Clarity Works:
A Teacher’s Guide to Planning for Diverse Learners
Helping educators clarify their teaching voice and design inclusive, inquiry-driven classrooms where all students can thrive.
Practical approaches for multilingual learners, literacy, critical thinking, and theme-based instruction.
by Stephanie Grasso
Drawing from classroom practice, coaching, research, and collaboration with fellow educators, I share practical strategies for designing engaging instruction that supports multilingual learners and diverse classrooms..With higher order thinking, project-based learning and student inquiry at the forefront, I lay them out in such a way for you to plan quickly and clearly.
This version of planning and these activities are meant to be shared amongst us all with the success of our students in mind. Let’s get clarity as we weave together theme-based units to build on our students’ strengths while developing their literacy, language and content skills.
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How this book can help you
It’s important to have guidance when planning for diverse learners.
This book gives teachers a practical approach for creating rigorous, accessible instruction without doubling planning time.
You’ll learn how to scaffold learning, design project-based units that support inquiry, and foster literacy and language growth for multilingual learners in real classrooms.
Who is this book for?
Perfect for:
Teachers in grades 6-12
ESL/ELL educators
Instructional coaches
Curriculum leaders
New teachers working with diverse learners
Schools focused on literacy and language through content instruction
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Testimonials
“Stephanie helped me reorient my planning process and taught me several strategies for helping ELLs navigate complex content. She helped me learn to think like a student and use that thinking to support students’ needs.”
— K.D., Queens, NY
Digital Downloads
Gifts for you.
Get started on your unit planning with these downloads. Free think with a brainstorm template or map out your unit with the quick plan templates. Get clear. Get creative. Get started!
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Stephanie Grasso’s education background includes a B.A. in Spanish literature and Latin American Studies from Tulane University, her M.A. in Spanish and Latin American Literature from the University of California-Los Angeles, as well as Advanced Degree Certificates from Bank Street College of Education and CUNY-Lehman College. She spent 8 years teaching in the New York City Department of Education and has been a coach and consultant for over ten years.
It’s safe to say that Stephanie is both a teacher by trade and at heart - and a creative one at that. She loves reading, writing, learning - and curating content and curriculum for students and teachers alike. Learn more about Stephanie here.
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