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The students assessed in this inquiry were a group of 7th grade students being introduced to the concept of foreshadowing for the first time this year. The groups tested consisted of all types of learners including three dyslexic and two mainstreamed special education students. The pre-test which was the same as the post-test was administered before the lesson. Students were assigned a weblink to take a 7 question quiz on foreshadowing. The students then were given a mini lesson with opportunities for class discussion and practice. They watched a 9 minute video on the topic and took a video quiz. They were then redirected to the weblink for the quiz and asked to retake the quiz. In both classes there was a significant improvement in scores which indicates that most of the students learned the material. The use of technology in this lesson was beneficial because it is easier to illustrate foreshadowing concepts using movie clips and music for movie themes. This translates easily to literature which is where the students will be tested on this concept in the future. In 2nd period, the students showed only 71% mastery at the end of the lesson and will need some reteaching. In 7th period the students showed 83% mastery after the lesson. This indicates that the lesson in 7th was more successful and while there will still need to be reteaching, it will be completed on a different level. These results also indicate that the students not understanding the concepts may learn it better in a different way, without the use of technology.
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My Online Foreshadowing Quiz