State of New Jersey Department of Education

Reading First New Jersey - Professional Development
Video-based Reading Strategies and Techniques: Motivation and Background Knowledge

Practice - Goal Setting and Student Choice

Now that you've viewed the video and read the "Guidance" section of this module:

  • Plan a classroom activity similiar to the one demonstrated in the video clip.

  • Have students complete the assignment at home.

  • Allow students to share what they've done with the rest of the class.

Or

  • Use online educational resources to develop an at-home activity for students that would simulate that which was mentioned in the video clip.

  • Possible online educational resources: PBS TeacherSource, Enchanted Learning