~Interview of reading preferences, expectations, former experiences, and current reading program
Assignment
Begin to research novel study choices
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
I spent some time establishing a relationship with Ben and letting him know some expectations.
He was open and respectful. A pleasure! I let him know we will begin a formal Reading Inventory tomorrow.
PJ read a ReadWorks passage titled, "The Sport of Snowsnake", reviewing vocabulary such as concentrate, generation, and track and answered comprehension questions. PJ read aloud Chapter 21-22 out of the book, "Fish in a Tree".
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
I was a substitute from 1:23pm-2:08pm. Sub. plans were provided.
ReadWorks Passage - "Human Microbiome: The Role of Microbes in Human Health"
Lesson Outline
Ben read a ReadWorks passage titled, "Human Microbiome: The Role of Microbes in Human Health", reviewing vocabulary such as condition, equilibrium, and propensity and answered comprehension questions.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
I was a substitute from 12:36pm-1:21pm. Sub. plans were provided.
Ben independently read the passage, "Humanity on the Record". Ben reviewed vocabulary such as - analyze, assimilation, and evolution while reading the passage. After reading the passage, Ben answered comprehension questions - seven multiple choice and three written response questions.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
I was a substitute from 8:13am-8:58am. Sub. plans were not provided. I provided Ben a choice of three Read Works passages ranging from grades 10-12th grade. Ben chose an 11-12th grade passage, "Humanity on the Record" and answered comprehension questions.
PJ and I took turns reading chapters sixteen and seventeen in the novel, "Fish in a Tree". PJ discussed his own personal experiences relating them to the novel. PJ then completed a written assignment on chapters eight through fourteen, choosing a character and describing what he has learned about the character so far, using details from the novel.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
I was a substitute from 1:23pm-2:08pm. Sub. plans were provided.
Ben read a fiction and nonfiction article carefully. He underlined important details from the text to help analyze the author's purpose from both stories.
Today was our school's Thanksgiving lunch! Ben read an article titled, "Blessings in Our Lives." He read and discussed the text. He made connections from his life to the article and spoke about what he is thankful for in his life. He created a bubble diagram of his thoughts connected to the article.
PJ is feeling much better today. He continued to practice reading short reading passages to infer the main idea and analyze the details of the story. He is showing improvements in this reading skill.
