Student-teacher: Meagan Cooper

Date: December 1, 2015

School: Uniondale High School

Period: 7

Class: English 10R

Evaluator: Mr. Lynn Schwartz

Observed Lesson:
This evaluator had the opportunity to observe Ms. Coopers 7th period English 10R class
on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Using the play, Antigone as the frame of reference, the
observed lesson focused on the concept of dialect and how understanding this concept
helped the reader gain insight into the play.
Ms. Cooper began her lesson by quickly breaking her students into groups and asking
them to share the results of the previous nights homework assignment on dialect. This
sharing exercise took approximately ten minutes..
Students, remaining in their groups, were then assigned a specific passage from th34 play
and were asked to translate the passage into their selected dialect. Students used the
remaining thirty minutes of class time to work on this assignment.
The group work product was collected and the students were dismissed at the bell.
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Commendations:
1. The observed lesson was aligned with the Common Core Standards.
2. Student participation was high as evidenced by the group discussions and
interactions.
3. Connections were made to previously taught material.
4. Ms. Cooper has established positive relationships with her students as evidenced
by their responses to teacher directives and requests.
5. Class time was maximized as students were engaged in activities for the entire
period.
6. Student progress was monitored throughout the period. Ms. Cooper worked with
all the groups providing guidance and support.
7. Students were required to use higher order thinking skills when responding to
scenarios and teacher directed questions.

Recommendations:
1. When assigning a group activity, it is necessary to provide the students with a
clear set of expectations regarding group roles and responsibilities. (Please
reference our conversation on group dynamics.
2. Remember to provide students with an objective and rationale for the lesson.
3. Remember to conclude your class with a closure activity.
Ms. Cooper has had a good student teaching experience. This evaluator wishes her good
luck as she enters the job market.

Meagan Cooper______________________ Lynn Schwartz_______________________