I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework. ~Lily Tomlin as "Edith Ann"
I thought of this quote, today as we began our session when I arrived, B.M. was reading a book he borrowed from his school's library. Coincidentally, it is a book I am required to read. I thought it was interesting because I'm beginning to wonder if he was assigned to read that book or did he obtain that book on his own accord while his class was at the library? Did he go to the library during his lunch break? So many questions ran through my mind as he clutched the book with interest, to read. In any case, is it homework? To Read? It made me think of homework when I was in elementary. We were never given books to read, I remember reading on my own, by the encouragement of my eldest sister. The only homework I ever remember doing were worksheets.
Anyways, we're getting through our book, and I think I caught B.M.'s interest when I mentioned there is a fight scene in the book. His prediction strategy was right on task, a strategy I haven't really implemented yet. Maybe it could be a strategy I will take more into depth for the next chapter of our book. We worked on Retelling/Reviewing the chapters we went over. I'm beginning to find out that B.M. works best when given cues to discuss more about the book. We also had a Journaling prompt, with a worksheet provided.
The QRI-5 administered he is doing such a great job on, I only hope that it continues on. I'm wondering, I know last semester I stopped on Level 4, as that was his frustration level, I'm wondering though if he no longer has that level as his frustration level do I continue administering on to level 5, even though I did not administer it last semester? In any case, he is doing such a wonderful job this semester with the QRIs! I am happy with his improvement.
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Joe,
ReplyDeleteIndeed, I am seeing an improvement in B.M.'s responses. Way to go! Since you see that he is more responsive and able to comprehend more, go ahead and administer level 5, even if you did not test him on that level last semester. He may surprise you with his results. Continue to empower him with the love of reading, and keep up the great work!
Best regards,
Dr. Rivera