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Standard: Read with Understanding Outcomes Students will read and understand a school grade card in order to know how their child is doing in school.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors:      language arts - reading , language arts - writing Roles:      Family Program Type(s)      ESOL NRS Learner levels (ESOL)      4, 5 Time frame:       2 hours

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Standard: Read with Understanding

Component of Performance How activity addresses component Determine the reading purpose Students will become familiar with the categories and symbols used on their child's grade cards. Select reading strategies appropriate to the purpose Teacher created questions will spark conversation and lead to a better understanding of the American school system. Monitor comprehension and adjust reading strategies Circle unknown words when reading, teacher asks clarifying questions to promote understanding. Analyze information and reflect on its underlying meaning The sample grade card gives the student an opportunity to practice and check understanding of terminology. Integrate it with prior knowledge to address reading purpose Students will recognize terminology when they receive their child's report cards.

Purposeful, Transparent, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Parents want to be able to read and understand their children's report cards. Contextual Parents are attending conferences and need to be able to discuss their child's academic progress with the child's teacher. Building Expertise Students have been practicing conversational English, this activity applies their learning to new situations that they will be experiencing with their children.

Lesson Designer Jill Kramer Columbus Literacy Council (614) 221-5013 jkramer@columbusliteracy.org

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