William Gragg, C.O. #2

C.O. Blogs

  • Date/Time: July 4th, 2024, 11:00 - 11:50

  • Topic/Skill: Reading Comprehension Strategies with Ryan Flemming

  • Teacher Presentation:

    • Instructor Flemming explained the day's plan and facilitated vocabulary discussions.
    • Conducted a summary and interactive reading of a short story, clarifying difficult words with visuals and translations.
    • Used randomized cards for reading comprehension questions, fostering discussion and clarification.

  • Classroom Management:

    • Structured approach with clear objectives and student engagement strategies.
    • Encouraged participation through group discussions and individual summaries.
    • Addressed confusion promptly to ensure comprehension among all students.

  • Materials:

    • Projected vocabulary list
    • Short story text
    • Visual aids (pictures of words/phrases)
    • Randomized question cards

  • Student Participation:

    • Engaged in vocabulary discussions and summarization tasks.
    • Asked questions during reading to clarify understanding.
    • Participated in answering randomized comprehension questions and class discussions.

  • Feedback Provided:

    • Immediate clarification of vocabulary and comprehension questions.
    • Opened discussions on challenging terms to ensure understanding among all students.
    • Encouraged students to voice concerns and questions freely.

  • Lessons:

    • Importance of interactive warm-ups (vocabulary discussion) for language practice.
    • Effective use of visuals and translations to enhance comprehension.
    • Utilizing randomized questioning to encourage active participation and comprehension checking.

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