| Author(s): | Catherine Gibbons |
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| School(s): | Gateway Regional High School |
| Contact Info: | [email protected] |
Basic Information
| Grade Level(s): | 9th-12th |
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| Content Area(s): | High School Reading |
| Suggested Length of Lesson: | About 45-60 minutes |
Lesson Overview
This comprehension lesson guides students through reading an AI-generated passage and answering four different types of comprehension questions: two literal, one inferential, and one critical thinking. Using School AI Sidekick, students will generate their own reading material based on personal interest, helping them practice comprehension skills while building independence and digital literacy.
Lesson Frame
NJSLS
AI Integration
Materials & Tools:
Mini-lesson / Direct Instruction (10 minutes)
Explain the three levels of comprehension:
Model the process using a sample passage (Cell Phones passage attached at the end):
Learning Activity
Opening / Activation of Prior Knowledge (10 minutes)
Guided Practice (5-7 minutes):
Students follow these directions in Google Classroom:
Choose a topic of interest (sports, animals, fashion, etc.)
Use the provided prompt to ask School AI Sidekick to generate a passage with four comprehension questions:
āWould you please generate a short passage on this topic: [TOPIC]? Would you then ask me two literal text-based multiple-choice questions about the passage, one inferential multiple-choice question about the passage, and one critical thinking short-answer question about the passage? Would you then wait for my response to each question and provide feedback?ā
Read the passage and answer each question in Sidekick.
Carefully review the feedback after each response.
Cut and paste the entire conversation into a Google Doc or submission form.
For ELLs and Struggling Readers:
For Advanced Learners:
Formative Assessment:
Summative Assessment:
Model of Cell Phones and Student Directions
Objective: Your task is to read a passage generated by School AI Sidekick and answer four questions: two literal, one inferential, and one critical thinking question. This will help you practice different levels of comprehension.
Step-by-Step Directions for Using School AI Sidekick linked in Google Classroom:
Choose a Topic: Think of a topic you are interested in (for example, animals, space, sports, etc.).
Ask School AI Sidekick to Generate a Passage:
Copy and paste the following prompt into School AI Sidekick, replacing ā[TOPIC]ā with your chosen topic:
āWould you please generate a short passage on this topic: [TOPIC]? Would you then ask me two literal text-based multiple-choice questions about the passage, one inferential multiple-choice question about the passage, and one critical thinking short-answer question about the passage? Would you then wait for my response to each question and provide feedback?ā
Read the Passage Carefully: Pay attention to details in the passage, as they will help you answer the questions accurately.
**Answer the Questions:**After School AI Sidekick provides you with questions, read each one carefully.For multiple-choice questions, choose the option you think is correct. For the short-answer question, write a complete sentence that shows your understanding and thinking.
Wait for Feedback: School AI Sidekick will give you feedback on each of your answers. Read this feedback carefully to learn from any mistakes or improve your comprehension.
Cut and Paste Your Entire Chat Below:
Here's a short passage about cell phones:
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Cell phones have changed the way we communicate. In the past, people relied on landlines and letters to stay in touch. Now, cell phones allow us to call, text, and video chat with anyone, anywhere. Smartphones, a type of cell phone, also let us access the internet, play games, and use apps for various tasks. They have become an important tool in our daily lives, helping us stay connected and organized.
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### Literal Questions
1. **What were two ways people communicated before cell phones?**
a) Email and texting
b) Landlines and letters
c) Video chat and apps
2. **What can smartphones do besides making calls?**
a) Build houses
b) Access the internet and play games
c) Cook food
### Inferential Question
3. **Why might cell phones be considered important tools in daily life?**
a) They are expensive and hard to use.
b) They help us stay connected and organized.
c) They are only used for emergencies.
### Critical Thinking Question
4. **How might your day be different if you didn't have a cell phone?**
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Go ahead and answer the first question when you're ready!
Great job! š You got all the answers correct!
1. **Literal Questions:** Both answers B are spot on! People used landlines and letters, and smartphones do let us access the internet and play games.
2. **Inferential Question:** Right again! Cell phones help us stay connected and organized.
3. **Critical Thinking:** Good start! Think more about other activities, like how you'd manage schoolwork or stay in touch with family. How else might your routine change?