Differentiation

When teaching literature I want to teach based on themes rather than teaching specific texts. To differentiate for readiness I will have literature circles (groups) where students will be reading the same theme but different texts based on their own reading level. For example, if we are talking about the American dream, some students could read Of Mice and Men, others could read The Great Gatsby and others could read The Catcher in the Rye. Students could even suggest their own books based on the theme which would also differentiate for profile/affect. By using groups to differentiate for readiness in reading, each student will grasp the overall concept and theme but at an appropriate level for own skills.