Aim: How will today's guest teacher teach the class? Quick Write: For 2nd period on May 15, see Sophia's blog.
On a Thursday long ago Melanie Thompson taught the 2nd period class. We had a lively and provocative discussion even if many students failed to make it to class :-(. Melanie got us thinking deeply, which is what this project is all about.
As the first student to teach a class, Amy Ortiz showed grace and courage. (Click on her name to see her lesson plan for the day.) I think her classmates will agree that she did an awesome job. Don't forget to complete your reflections for her and turn in your evaluations of her lesson.
At the end of each daily lesson, guest teachers will be asked to evaluate student performance by reading their blog postings, and students will be asked to evaluate the teacher by using the student-generated rubric. When evaluating your teacher be sure to add written comments at the end, supporting your score with specific and relevant details.
Reminder: Everyone is expected to be prepared for each class by reading ahead. Guest teachers are NOT expected to simply read aloud their section; they are teaching a lesson with an Aim and leading the discussion. YOU are expected to be informed enough with the day's particular section to participate in the discussion and/or activity. This can only be done by reading it prior to the lesson.
The sign-up sheet for sections is in the classroom as is the student-created rubric for grading your lesson and lesson plan templates.
What's Due
- Mind Maps
- Cartoons
- Argument Essays
- Daily Blog Postings
Remember independent reading books? Time to start thinking about your reading projects. Here's a list of suggestions. However, other ideas are encouraged. Just run them past me.
*****Always check Engrade for your up-to-the-minute progress in this class.*****
check out my post from my blogs for 4/2/14 and 4/3/14 for my 2nd marking period blog grade :)
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