Bell Work Question: Is it necessary to take notes when you are reading non-fiction texts? Why do you think the way you do?
Learning Goals: Today we took a quiz on the language of history. Then we explored strategies for reading non-fiction.
Colorado State Standards: N/A
Lesson Overview: First we took the quiz on the language of history. Most of the students were successful; the 7th grade as a whole averaged 84.25% on the quiz. After that, we discussed reading strategies for non-fiction. Specifically, we talked about using key words from study questions to find passages in the non-fiction text.
Follow Up: Very few students had difficulties with the language of history quiz. A retake of the quiz will be given to all students who wish to improve their grade on Tuesday, 09/08/2015. See the attached language of history review sheet to study for the retake, or see Mr. Goetz for more help.
Learning Goals: Today we took a quiz on the language of history. Then we explored strategies for reading non-fiction.
Colorado State Standards: N/A
Lesson Overview: First we took the quiz on the language of history. Most of the students were successful; the 7th grade as a whole averaged 84.25% on the quiz. After that, we discussed reading strategies for non-fiction. Specifically, we talked about using key words from study questions to find passages in the non-fiction text.
Follow Up: Very few students had difficulties with the language of history quiz. A retake of the quiz will be given to all students who wish to improve their grade on Tuesday, 09/08/2015. See the attached language of history review sheet to study for the retake, or see Mr. Goetz for more help.
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Language of History Review Sheet |
Family Discussion Question: In the 7th grade, the focus of reading shifts from the fiction that you read in the elementary grades (Kindergarten to 6th Grade). To be successful, do you think you will need to develop new reading strategies?
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Non-Fiction Reading Skills |