ABSTRACT
Most lessons consist of three parts: Preparation, Implementation, and Differentiation. Preparation includes the following sections: Purpose, Students Will Know, Students Will Understand, Students Will Be Able To, and Materials Needed. The Preparation section provides the educator with a guide for planning the lesson. The Differentiation section includes specific information on how to differentiate each lesson to meet the needs of students with varying levels of ability. Critical differentiation is a merger of critical pedagogy and differentiation. Use of the preassessments, where applicable, can assist in decision making about differentiation strategies and grouping for students. Careful consideration must be given to the students' attributes as well as the educational context within which learning will take place. Critical differentiation is a means to understand and unravel the unique situation of the twice-oppressed child.
