Lauren Gonzaba

10/02/2014
UTL604E-Haug
Observation 2
Observation 2: Your Cooperating Teacher in Action

Time

Teacher Communication/Action

Observed Student Behavior

3:00pm

Meredith finishes up grading her AP

classes essays while students put their
SSR book away: Go ahead and find a
stopping point. Put your books away once
youve done so.
Meredith starts to read and label a
practice college essay with the students.
Notice the spelling the author uses up
here, ERX. He spells it this way so the
readers pronounce it with the same lisp
hes writing about. Meredith keeps the
lesson lighthearted and not too serious so
the lesson doesnt become boring.
Meredith gives students time to work in
their groups while she walks around.
Meredith asks the students questions as
well as answers their questions as she
visits each group. Where is the thesis in
this essay? Where is the topic sentence
for this paragraph? Can the thesis be
found in the conclusion?

Students took their SSR time seriously and

read their books. They are quietly putting
books away while Meredith gets the
lesson ready.

Are all the classes this respectful of SSR

time? Are there reading checks for these
students?

Students are following along and take

notes on their handouts. Students seem
very engaged and are answering questions
Meredith asks.

I like how Meredith jokes around with the

students. The kids seem engaged.

Students seem to enjoy group work. They

stay on task for the most part. Looks like
students respond well to Merediths
humor and easygoing demeanor. Students
actually want to show Meredith that
theyre getting work done.

How often does she incorporate group

work in her class? Do all students respond
well to group work?

3:05pm

3:20pm

My Comments/Questions