Assess the candidate's ability to apply differentiated instruction by designing a detailed two‑week lesson plan for a mixed‑ability 9th‑grade English class. The plan must include standards‑aligned learning objectives, differentiated content/process/product/environment, tiered activities and scaffolds for struggling, on‑level, and advanced learners, supports for ELLs and students with IEPs, formative and summative assessments with rubrics, grouping and pacing strategies, required materials, accommodations/modifications, and a brief reflection on anticipated challenges and instructional adjustments.