Students turned in and began presenting their independent reading projects today. After each presentation other students had opportunities to ask questions about the books. Since there will be other independent reading assignments, note taking and asking clarifying questions was suggested.
Before giving presentations, students had a brief conference with another student who examined the project and told the maker what the project clearly explained to the conference partner. With this feedback students could adjust their presentation to the class to be sure the project and presentation covered all salient points.
Students also completed the following self-evaluation that was turned in with the project:
Thinking about the entire process resulting in your project: choosing/ getting/ reading a book; thinking about and analyzing your book; choosing a project type; drafting the project; completing the project:
Describe what your strengths were:
Describe ways you could be more successful and / or ways you might enjoy the process more:
For the project itself:
Describe strengths
Describe weaknesses
Assign a grade to the project and provide a rationale for this grade
Thanksgiving Writing:
Think about Thanksgiving. Take 10-15 minutes to write about the memories you have; activities that commonly occur in your family during the holiday
The last assignment, which students who missed class need to complete in their note books is to think about the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving. For ten to fifteen minutes write about the holiday with emphasis on the traditions, foods, activities, and feelings that are part of it.
Before giving presentations, students had a brief conference with another student who examined the project and told the maker what the project clearly explained to the conference partner. With this feedback students could adjust their presentation to the class to be sure the project and presentation covered all salient points.
Students also completed the following self-evaluation that was turned in with the project:
Thinking about the entire process resulting in your project: choosing/ getting/ reading a book; thinking about and analyzing your book; choosing a project type; drafting the project; completing the project:
Describe what your strengths were:
Describe ways you could be more successful and / or ways you might enjoy the process more:
For the project itself:
Describe strengths
Describe weaknesses
Assign a grade to the project and provide a rationale for this grade
Thanksgiving Writing:
Think about Thanksgiving. Take 10-15 minutes to write about the memories you have; activities that commonly occur in your family during the holiday
The last assignment, which students who missed class need to complete in their note books is to think about the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving. For ten to fifteen minutes write about the holiday with emphasis on the traditions, foods, activities, and feelings that are part of it.
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