Required Classwork Approximations Questioning Approximations by Mona Simpson

Required Classwork: “Approximations” Questioning “Approximations” by Mona Simpson Directions: 1. Watch the Costa’s video on the class website first (read activity list). 2. Create a journal entry: Topic: ”Approximations” questions 3. Write the date. 4. Follow the steps for each level that are listed below. 5. Go back to the video, if you need more review. 6. Reread your questions to ensure they are at the correct level. 7. There is a sample page so you have a starting point for how your work should look (bottom of last page). Level 1 1. Write the level as you see above in your journal. 2. Develop 5 meaningful level one questions. 3. Only 2 of your 5 questions may be vocabulary questions. 4. Write your answer underneath the question you developed. Level 2 1. Skip a line after your last level 1 answer. 2. Write the level as you see above in your journal. 3. Write 3 potential level two questions which could be used for a class discussion next week. 4. If one of your questions are used, you will receive extra credit.

Level 3 1. Skip a line after your last level 2 question. 2. Write the level as you see above in your journal. 3. Develop a level 3 question. 4. Write a response to the question in 6 -7 complete sentences. Journal Entry Sample `“Approximations” Level 1 1. Write the question after reading the directions. Answer the question. 2. Continue with the same steps (listed in the directions). Level 2 1. Follow the directions listed for level 2. 2. Follow the directions listed for level 2. Level 3 Write the question. Answer the question using the directions for level 3. 10/2/2017