Creates a coherent, organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context. Establishes a point of view and sharpens focus.

This turned out to be one of my favorite courses so far and I have enjoyed many. It started out a bit strange for me, but that was due to some technology difficulties. Once I worked my way through the technical side it was close to perfect. These are the types of elements I am ready for as a student of education. Read, Write, Think.

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After completing the assignments and looking over the materials posted for this course, I feel that this course was definitely worth while and probably one of the most helpful classes that I have had in this cohort.

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However this course made me realize the importance of reading in all content areas. I was also a little scared of the assignments because I was focusing on Science materials instead of Mathematics, which is my concentration that I lean towards. However after completing all the units I feel more prepared in the Science content.

Initially, due to the technology factor, I was apprehensive about this class. However, I have gleaned so many exciting resources and strategies from internet sites, Dr. Woodrow Trathan, and my fellow bloggers that I am looking forward to teaching now more than ever. I chose to use a lesson titled,. Grades 6-8 English Language Arts.