Wow, I feel better today. I thought about the lesson on participles that I was dreading, and I made up a song about participles, using the theme from “Green Acres”. I didn’t really complete the song, but it cheered me up to put something to music. The students received the lesson placidly, and then we moved on to the dramatization of the play. I am giving them ample time to read and produce. At the beginning of each class, we will have a short lesson from the “About the Language” pages, and then they will go to their groups. I will monitor the “social loafers” more closely, and bug them incessantly when they are distracted. I know my fourth hour will do a fine job; not a loafer amongst them, so that will be a pleasant experience.
A girl in my first hour class(Latin I) asked an insightful question about infinitives that took the learning to the next level. Funny how that can make my day brighter! Then we speed-read a story. Such a productive hour! We will go farther in the book this year, which is nice for them.
A student teacher is observing my classes tomorrow, and she will be able to observe many different types of activities, which makes me feel that her day will be worthwhile.
Today we found out that our high school was ranked top in the state by a US News report. All in all, today is going very well. A great feeling with 4 1/2 weeks of school left.
mrsmolchan 