- Pre-assess my reading and writing skills
- Learn about what characterizes a critical reader and a casual reader and determine my position on the spectrum
Students started class with by taking a short reading pre-assessment to gauge current reading abilities. We then participated together in a "carousel" activity where students were divided into groups and rotated through several discussion questions relating to what makes an effective or ineffective reader. Students received the handout, "Critical vs. Casual Reading" to keep in their binders and refer to over the next week (handout is on my website). At the end of class, students produced a sample of their writing to turn in as a writing pre-assessment (prompt is on my website). Homework for tonight is to complete the personal profile if you didn't already turn it in, and to bring a reading book of your choice to class next time.