Midyear Review and Assessment
Reflect on reading growth during first semester
Share favorite independent reading experiences
Set personal reading goals for second semester
Practice public speaking and listening skills
“Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.”
— Proverbs 9:9 (WEB)Encourages continuous learning and personal growth
Gather students in a circle. Reflect on their reading journey so far this year.
Discuss the importance of reflecting on learning and setting future goals
Create a colorful poster showcasing reading highlights and goals
Simpler: Use pre-printed template for poster
Challenge: Include detailed reflections and specific reading goals
Students share their posters in small groups
Dear God, thank you for giving us the gift of reading and learning. Help us to grow in wisdom and understanding.
Coming up: Next week, we'll explore a new genre of literature
“Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.”
— Proverbs 9:9 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Students create hand motions to represent learning and growth
Midyear reflection helps students recognize their learning progress
Some students might feel uncertain about setting goals
Enthusiasm about reading, ability to articulate learning