I presented Austin with theree literary articles from which to choose andhe selected a readWorks article about a paper airplane contest. Austin knew the vocabulary that was selected as more complex and most challenging, but Austin was able to effectively explain and define the words, using examples, which demonstrated his understanding. We discussed the function of idioms and how they are not to be taken literally. We also read a different genre today - a poem. Austin was challenged by one of the questions but ultimately arrived at the correct answer and stated his rationale that helped him decide on hsis choice. Austin was asked to compare a dream he's had with the poem we read and he demonstrated a good abilty to analyze the two and compare and contrast them logically. Austin requested that we read more in our novel by louis Sachar. We remember where we had left off and read from chapter 12 - chapter 18. Austin commented that he thinks the story is relly good and asked me to read more - even after it was time to leave. He analyzed the relationship of the protagonist and the antagonist in the story as new more complex relationship emerged in subsequent chapters. Austin made insightful comments and predictions as we read, and answered queries about the content and character analyses which demonstrated excellent synthesis and integration of the material.