Language Objective: Join small group discussion about a reading passage and corresponding questions.
Essential Question: Are my reading comprehension skills improving?
Today we continued reading comprehension skills practice. We checked the homework and discussed practical and proven methods used to find correct answers on a multiple choice test. We read a comprehension practice passage entitled The Confession. After answering the corresponding questions, students compared answers. This gave the students the opportunity to defend their choices and consider other viewpoints. Finally, we reviewed figurative language terms. Students were given the opportunity to recite their stanza. Overall, this idea was a bust. Students just weren't able to get interested in Casey at the Bat. Upon reflection, I should have introduced the concept in steps. Another poem would have been better suited; in fact, Casey may not be very appropriate considering we're only a few days from the EOG tests! However, the students who were asked to memorize the opening stanza of the NC State Toast did so with a high rate of success. I am pleased with that.Homework: SSR.
