Tutoring Samples

Well, here are a few samples. I still haven't figured out how to upload documents....Is it even possible? I tried saving them in multiple formats and couldn't add them as links either. I need to find an expert. : )

This is....Me model
(Me from 5th grade!)

The student I'm tutoring seemed to enjoy doing the "This is...Me" activity. He brought in a cute school picture of himself in a Bears jersey and right away said he is no longer a Bears fan...ha!

Visual Cue for "Preview"

I have also introduced him to the graphic organizer I use in the classroom for making predictions and previewing non-fiction books. We used it together with a book about rock climbing. He was able to make lots of connections since they rock climb in gym class. He didn't know what the word preview meant so he has prompted me to create a visual cue to use in the classroom next year. We related it to the movies too, and he had a little "ah-ha!" moment.

We've also done a bit with Math, and right away I have noticed that he has strong number sense, but lacks some functional skills like time and money. We'll have to change that! I love how "real-life" these concepts are.

Side note: Did you know that the origin of the term doughboy for the WWI American Expeditionary Force is unknown? I didn't....until after trivia on Wednesday. I also didn't know about 75% of the other questions so I suppose I need to watch more Cash Cab and Jeopardy.

Admission Ticket to 5th grade/Questionnaire
Student will include photo in empty box