Final Reflection Paper Assignment 1 1

Class material we have covered:
Material Topics Reading Strategies Skills Focus Critical Thinking Skills
Chapter 1
Technology in the Classroom
Titles; prediction of main ideas; background knowledge; illustrations, Read charts, graphs;
Write a journal response to the reading; vocabulary
Inference
Main ideas and details
Chapter 2
Cultural Choices & Challenges
Preview reading; Ask questions (5W+H); Connect details with Main Ideas; Connect with background knowledge/ experience Vocabulary in context
Inference
Similarities and Differences
Novel Reading
Family relationships; medical and legal challenges
Understand & discuss different perspectives; discuss & analyze elements of a narrative (story)
Vocabulary
Connections
Summary
Illustration
Map the story
Director/Questions
Main Ideas
Details
Inference
Causes and Effects
Pros and Cons
Prediction
Controversies
Chapter 3
Sibling Rivalry and Birth Order
Use a dictionary; respond to the reading (verbally and in writing); read charts & graphs
Choosing vocabulary definitions; paraphrase main idea; make an outline from a reading; make & give a survey/chart
Inference
Identify causes & effects of birth order and sibling rivalry
Chapter 4
Longevity
Activate background knowledge; Paraphrase & summarize information; Infer vocabulary from context; Read maps, graphs
Understand vocabulary in context; synonyms; parts of speech; make & give a survey/make a chart or graph to show results
Inference
Cause & Effect

Chapter 5
Switched at Birth
Purpose, tone & bias; Title, headings & prediction; Word parts for vocabulary
Vocabulary – synonyms, parts of speech, word in context; make predictions
Similarities & Differences; Analyze elements of a story
Now, reflect (think about) on what you have learned from the skills and strategies in this class, the textbook, and the novel. See the chart below. What parts of this course would you put under “What I learned?”
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Wanted to know
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Learned

Make your own KWL chart to reflect on your learning in this class. In particular, choose 2-3 topics from the course and develop your own reflection essay about these two (or three) topics. KWL Chart: What I Knew Before What I Have Learned What I Still Need to Know
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After you have completed your chart about two topics from class, write a Reflection Essay in which you inform and explain (to your audience) different aspects of what you have learned. Pretend your audience is a group of students, like yourselves. Include supporting details and explanations of things such as activities, worksheets, and assignments from class. You may illustrate your writing with one or two of the charts or graphs from Chapters 3 and 4 that we worked on.
Your Reflection Essay must be typed, 12-point (Times New Roman) font, double-spaced. It must have one-inch margins on all sides, and must be formatted in academic essay format. You need an introduction that states your thesis, 2-3 body paragraphs with ways your studies have improved you this semester, and a conclusion that restates your thesis and gives a closing comment. I will give you more information about HOW to write the essay in class.
Due Dates:
KWL Chart November 20/21 20-25 points
Final Reflection Essay December 4/5 100 points

References:
How to Write a Reflection Paper. (2014). wikiHow to do anything. Retrieved on November 18, 2014 at http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Reflection-Paper
Landsberger, J. (n.d.) Study guides and strategies. Reading and research series. KWL reading method. Retrieved on November 18, 2014 at http://www.studygs.net/texred3.htm

References: How to Write a Reflection Paper. (2014). wikiHow to do anything. Retrieved on November 18, 2014 at http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Reflection-Paper Landsberger, J. (n.d.) Study guides and strategies. Reading and research series. KWL reading method. Retrieved on November 18, 2014 at http://www.studygs.net/texred3.htm