# 7 Personal Lesson Reflection Form

Teacher’s Name: Talia Verrecchio

Date of Lesson: March 18, 2019

Lesson Topic: Publishing Nonfiction Books

1. What went well in the lesson? Explain

a. The lesson went incredibly well. The students were consistently engaged and
eager to learn. The introduction hooked them and they couldn’t wait to find out
how they can get their work ready to be published! During the example book
revision process, the students were very eager to point out mistakes and how to
fix them. When I brought out the chart, they were not afraid to ask questions and
give examples. When it was time for them to work independently, they were very
productive and followed direction incredibly well.

2. As I reflect on the lesson, to what extent were the students productively engaged in the
work? How do I know?
a. The students were definitely engaged in the work. As soon as my teacher turned
the lesson over to me, the students became very excited. They loved the fact that I
had my very own nonfiction book as an example, just like they had theirs. They
were also incredibly excited to use the chart that I made for them. When I asked
them questions, the majority of the students’ hands shot up. They were very eager
to participate. When it was their turn to go back to their seats and work
independently, they were quiet and efficient. They couldn’t wait to show me that
they used one of the methods I taught them to fix a mistake they found in their
book! They were very productive and eager to learn.

3. Preparation and research - Was I well prepared? - What could I have done differently?

a. I was very well prepared. How could I not be? 😊 I was so excited! My
cooperating teacher lent me the teaching book that she uses to go along with the
lessons, so I did my reading beforehand and used the tips that were included in the
book.

4. How was your pacing/timing?

a. I paced my lesson very well. I had target times of when to move on to the next
portion of my lesson and I was able to glance at the clock to make sure that I was
 on time a few times throughout. I had a good balance of time that I taught for and
time that the students got to work independently.

5. Assessment – Does my method of assessment measure what I want? How did the class
do? What should I change for next time?

a. I did not have any form of actual assessment. However, when I conferenced with
the students, they showed me that they successfully used the methods on the chart
to revise their books. The students found the majority of their mistakes or
confusing parts and were able to fix them. For next time, I can emphasize the
option to use their “writing partner” as a double-check before they get to me.

6. Did you meet all of your objectives? How do you know?

a. I met all of my objectives as the students effectively met their learning targets.
My goal going in with this lesson was to make the students eager to work on the
publishing process of their books, as well as to understand how they can reflect on
their own writing. The students were very successful and I couldn’t have asked
for them to have performed any better! 😊

7. If anything, what would you do differently? Explain.

a. I would have brought out the “Ways to Spell Words” chart in the beginning of the
lesson. The strategies and methods on the chart help greatly in the revision
process for the students, since most of their mistakes are from incorrect spelling. I
brought it out after I used the example book, and I think I could have shown how
to use the methods directly with the example book.