Wondering how to keep 8 to 11 intensive support students engaged for an entire hour-long reading block without your self-contained classroom melting down?

In this episode of Modifying the Chaos, I’m breaking down the exact math and schedule blueprint behind running flawless, 15-minute small group reading rotations. We’ll talk about how to use your student pre-assessment data to group kids effectively, how to handle leveling, and how to maximize Unique Learning System (ULS) leveled materials without spending your entire weekend printing and prepping.

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🛒 ONE-PAGE SENTENCE WORK TEMPLATE:

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:02 - What Can You Do in 15 Minutes?

0:53 - The Secret Weapon: ULS Modified Readers

2:10 - Step 1: The Math Behind a 1-Hour Reading Block

2:50 - How to Group Students (and Why Group Size Matters)

4:20 - The "First-Then" Schedule Trick for Transitions

4:47 - Step 2: Differentiating and Leveling Your Groups

5:54 - Repetition is Key

6:29 - Week-by-Week Breakdown (Weeks 1 to 4)

8:13 - How to Tweak This Template for Your Room

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