Textbook Evaluation Part 2 Intervention Presentation Nikki Sayre University of Texas at Arlington...

Reflection Statement 1) I developed this textbook evaluation intervention assignment in Content Area Reading and Writing, LIST 5345-LST 1007, Summer This assignment demonstrates my ability to assist students to successfully access a textbook to develop content literacy and understand expository text. 2) This assignment demonstrates that I have a firm understanding of IRA standards 2.3, 4.1, and 4.3 and TESOL standard 3b. In order to effectively lead students through the textbook for this assignment, I had to consider the text's ability to support reading and writing development for all learners. Also, students' interests, reading abilities, and backgrounds needed to be considered in presenting the text. Furthermore, understanding standards-based teaching strategies and techniques for integrating literacy instruction into the content curriculum is crucial for not only ELL's but also native English speaking students. This intervention activity also serves as an opportunity for me to model reading enthusiastically to students in order to promote lifelong learning. 3) The textbook used for this assignment has a unique format and layout which needs to be explained and reviewed with all students in order for them to be able to effectively access all parts of the text. With this goal in mind, I realize the diversity of students' needs, including varying background experiences and levels of ability. As a result, it is important to demonstrate this awareness by refraining from assumptive teaching and offering multiple strategies, including an introduction to the text's web companion, so that students will have many opportunities for success. The following activity is designed to be used as an introduction to the fourth grade science course that the textbook is being used for. This introduction will allow students to familiarize themselves with the organizational structure of the text.