Michelle CO #3

My final class observation was for a beginning reading class on 5/30/18 with Professor Rios. He had to call out that day, so a returning instructor, “Ms. Rebecca,” taught the class. She had previously been an instructor as CIES but had left a year prior to complete her PhD. Ms. Rebecca began class by taking attendance and introducing herself since these students had not yet met her. She had a PowerPoint presentation with pictures and facts about her life. She used the slides as a way to spark conversation with the students. She asked students about any strategies they use to increase their reading skills at home. Skimming as a reading strategy was discussed at length. We also discussed different aspects of life in America (greetings, diet) and went over key words (leisure, pursuit, recreation, to engage). Students were asked to read a passage to themselves after first going over vocabulary, then answering comprehension questions. The questions were discussed as a class and clarifications were provided as needed.