If I had Cynthia in my special education classroom, I would create a pre-assessment that gives clarification on her reading and writing skills. Together, we would spend time reviewing the pre-assessment, setting goals, and mastering each content area. Reviewing the pre-assessment provides evidence of the content Cynthia needs to improve and reveals personal and academic problems. In the special education classroom, I would focus on comprehending the text and connecting concepts. For example, listening to Cynthia read aloud allows further questions and connections outside of the text. After reading I would have Cynthia make connections by filling out a story map or create a book report to illustrate what she learned. Writing out her ideas on
