1. What instructional activities did you engage in today?

Mrs. Reeds class: Making a story map of the story Sarah Plain and Tall.
Walk to Read: Go over spelling words and the story Sara Plain and Tall.
ESL Student: Puzzle Spelling Activity

2. What were the purposes of the activities?

Mrs. Reeds Class: Become more comfortable putting together a summary of
a story containing the setting, characters, and the most important parts of
the plot.
Walk to Read: Become more comfortable with the spelling words and with the
story.

3. What assessment/progress monitoring activities did you engage in today?

I did not participate in any assessments or progress monitoring today. Usually
I do with at least one group but today was one of those rare days.

4. How will your assessment/progress monitoring affect instruction?

It will tell me where I am doing things right in my instruction and where I
need to improve.

5. What methods of classroom management did you try this week?

I tried first expressing my desires for what I wanted them to accomplish and
then gave them a word that signaled them to get up and do what I said, this
helped them to listen to all the directions and then complete tasks correctly.

6. What did you learn about yourself as a teacher today?

I learned that I need to make sure I am completely clear with my directions,
otherwise me and my students will be confused as to what we all need to do.