Serena CO#2

Date/Time: August 31st 11:00-11:50am

Topic/Skill: Reading/Group 3

Teacher Presentation: The class began with a review of the vocabulary that was taught in the previous class. Then Sana gave the class a few minutes to skim over an article they had been reading for a couple classes prior. Afterwards the class went over reading comprehension multiple choice questions based on the article. As the class read through each question, Sana would pick out specific vocab words and have the students define them. Then the students split into pairs to complete a written activity based on the article, and finished the class by writing a summary of the article followed by one more activity.

Classroom Management: Sana would use directness when splitting the class into small groups and would call on students specifically if no one jumped into answer.

Materials: FSView article, reading comprehension multiple choice, decision-making worksheet, notes from previous classes

Student Participation: Sana made a point to let students explain answers or concepts first and then she would fill in any gaps if no one could explain it properly.

Feedback Provided: Sana would explain the reason as to why their answer was or wasn't correct.

Lesson(s) on teaching you learned: I found it very interesting how intricate the reading lesson was. It wasn't just about reading an article then answering questions on it. Instead Sana explained to me they spend three days reading and re-reading the same article, then they learn new vocab that is related to the article. At the same time they practice the comprehension through typical multiple choice questions but also critical thinking activities that approach the topic from various angles.