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SSIGNMENT 2

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BEFORE READING STRATEGY MAKE PREDICTIONS

I chose to use the making predictions strategy before we read the book. This is where the student will preview the title, bold words, and pictures. I feel that this was a good strategy to use because she is in 1st grade and at this age they tend to use pictures all the time to predict

what a story will be about.

FACILITATION SESSION RECORD SHEETBEFORE READINGStudent Name: Hollie MillerLittle: Vashti Mills Date: 4/13/16Reading Strategy:  Making predictionsGoals: To understand why we should make predictions and how to look at

specific parts in the book to be able to guess what the story is about. Activities: We took the book and read the title together and she started flipping

through the pages to look at all the pictures. Observations during the lesson: •  she seemed confused as to why we were previewing the book and not

jumping right to reading the book.• After I explained the process to her she continued to preview.• She seemed interested in the book and asked questions about the

characters.Reflections about the lesson: •  I noticed that at first she wanted to jump into reading right away.• I think she seemed more interested to read this book because she made

predictions and wanted to see if they were right. Future Recommendations: • In the future I would like to explain first what previewing means and why we

do it, instead of stopping after she was confused to then explain.

DURING READING STRATEGY Table Talk

I chose to use the table talk strategy during the reading. This is where the student turn and talk to someone, which in this case was me, and tell them about the reading so far. I

feel that this was a good strategy to use because in 1st grade I think students have a

tough time reading or listening to a book and actually paying attention and comprehending

everything that is being read.

FACILITATION SESSION RECORD SHEETDURING READING

Student Name: Hollie MillerLittle: Vashti Mills Date: 4/13/16Reading Strategy:  Table TalkGoals: To understand why we should stop and reflect on what we read and

why it is important to do this. Activities: We stopped in the middle of the book and talked about what was

happening in the story like the conflict and characters. Observations during the lesson: • She seemed to have a lot to say at this point and I could tell that she was

enjoying this book.• While she was talking to me she seemed excited and happy for me to

hear what she had to say.Reflections about the lesson: •  I noticed that she remembered a lot of what we read.• I also think she seemed excited to keep reading and find out if the other

fish will talk to rainbow fish. Future Recommendations:• In the future I would maybe like to have few questions set aside to ask

although she did do a great job covering the important details from the story.

AFTER READING STRATEGY Graphic Organizer

I chose to have her make a graphic organizers for our after reading strategy. I had my little make a

character web about rainbow fish because this fish went through many

different feelings and behaviors in this book . I feel that this was a good

strategy to use because in 1st grade I think students have a tough time being able to really express themselves and understanding how your feelings and

actions affect other people.

FACILITATION SESSION RECORD SHEETAFTER READINGStudent Name: Hollie MillerLittle: Vashti Mills Date: 4/13/16Reading Strategy:  Character Web (graphic organizerGoals: To understand why we do activities at the end of the book and to

understand how important reading comprehension is. Activities: We finished the book but continued to talk about it while she

created a character webObservations during the lesson:• Vashti told me that she has never made a character web.• At first she didn’t understand exactly what was suppose to be put in

the bubbles but after explaining and giving examples she was able to come up with her own.

Reflections about the lesson: •  I noticed that she was able to understand and come up with many

different character traits.• I also think she enjoyed writing them in the bubble and getting to do

this activity 1 on 1. Future Recommendations: • In the future I would either make a word bank of words she could

choose from or give more examples.