Standards:
3.1 The student will use effective communication skills in group activities.
 a) Listen attentively by making eye contact, facing the speaker, asking questions, and summarizing what is said.
 b) Ask and respond to questions from teachers and other group members.
 c) Explain what has been learned. 
d) Use language appropriate for context. 
e) Increase listening and speaking vocabularies. 

3.6 The student will continue to read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. 
a) Identify the author’s purpose. 
b) Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning. 
c) Preview and use text features.  
d) Ask and answer questions about what is read.  
e) Draw conclusions based on text.  
f) Summarize major points found in nonfiction texts. 
g) Identify the main idea.  
h) Identify supporting details.  
i) Compare and contrast the characteristics of biographies and autobiographies.
j) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
k) Identify new information gained from reading. 
l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. Identify new information gained from reading. Read with fluency and accuracy. 

I have a Bachelors and Masters in Kinesiology/Teaching. I have worked in the K-5 classroom helping students learn material in Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reading. I have also helped tutor students after school in English.

Book: President's Day by David F. Marx