•First, identify the grade level and subject for which you will write the lesson.
•Second, identify the standard (national, state, district, etc.) you are targeting.
•Third, identify the key concept and generalization.
•Fourth, be sure students have the background necessary to be successful in the lesson.
•Fifth, determine in which part of the lesson (content, process, product) you will tier.
•Sixth, determine the type of tiering you will do: readiness, interest, or learning profile.
•Seventh, based on your choices above, determine how many tiers you will need and develop the lesson.
•Finally, develop the assessment component to the lesson. The assessment can be formative, summative, or a combination of both. You may use some means of recording observations of the various groups, such as flip cards or sticky notes. You could develop a rubric for each tier based on the particular product that is created. You may give a formal paperand- pencil test. Whatever it is, choose your assessment based on your needs and your lesson design.