Annotated Notes

Emily Sponsler's Annotated Notes

* = Pseudonyms

*Swin:
-Wrote concept map down quickly and efficiently showing he knows how to follow instruction
-First to raise hand for question "What challenges is this man facing?".  Answered in complete sentences.
-Has his hand raised for every question
-Answered "How did they use quartz in the story?" with, "They make a fire.".
-Raised hand repeatedly for the second story's questions also.


*Amy:
-Wrote concept map down
-Quiet showing she is not disruptive
-Rarely raises her hand
-Sleepy looking- arms folded on chair with head resting on it; arms folded on desk with head resting on it
-Looking over story again; Raised hand for "What did he hear".
-Diligently reading "Our Village"

*Leya:
-Did not listen to story on tape; Was not involved in discussion; Struggles with writing and reading

*Ray
-Focused on the story "Island of the Blue Dolphins" as shown by her answers to questions; Was excited to answer questions

*Harry:
- Used the word "heroine" which was an Amazing Word two weeks before; He said main character was an example of a heroine because she is an example to us and believed in herself; Shows he is building knowledge without explicit instruction