I can definitely see where blogging could be a good thing. However, I feel as though I have had very little time to keep up with the blog. I have read other student blogs, and have discovered very insightful and interesting things due to reading their blogs. It is also very comforting to know that I am not alone. We have all taken on a very emotional journey. There have been many beautiful moments through out the journey of becoming a teacher as well as many tiresome and exhausting moments. If I could go back I would try to have had a better blog. However, I am rather technologically challenged, and it takes me forever to try and do something on a computer! I am going to do my best to keep up with it more from now on.
I wish each and everyone the best of luck, and hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Book Talk
Brothers in Arms is the first novel in a series that takes the read on an epic journey. The main character, Martin Luna, is a troubled young boy with a troubled past. The book provides inspiration to adolescents by letting them know that no matter where one comes from or what one has to overcome there is still a chance to save the future, and no matter who “you” are “you” still have the ability to be who “you” want to be!
After a major tragedy strikes in the Luna family, Martin’s mother forces him to leave everything he knows behind. She feels as though she is losing her “Mijo.” Angry Martin doesn’t comply with his mother’s wishes very well. Martin, very upset, is forced against his will. While trying to understand his new environment he is unable to get the events of that tragic day out of his mind. The flashbacks come constantly and his inner rage continues to grow. Martin finally makes a decision that will change his future forever.
Will Ms. Luna lose her “mijo” , or guide him to be the son she knows he is truly capable of being?
If you want to know about Martin and his big decision read the book, Brothers in Arms, by Paul Langan and Ben Alirez.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Target Test
November 30, 2010
Today I had a substitute in my room because the other English teachers and I graded papers all day long!!! We had to grade the essay an open response part of the target test! Unfortunately they will not run through the scan tron machine! We discussed more effective approaches to teaching, and how we could increase student learning. The essays were not where I wanted them to be. I have been wracking my brain all day! I think it's time to review "bones of an essay" again. I recently observed another English teacher show her students the "bones". She basically teaches the students how to write an essay in cooking cooker style. Slowly but surely she pulls pieces away until they can do it all on their own. It's time to get back to work!
Today I had a substitute in my room because the other English teachers and I graded papers all day long!!! We had to grade the essay an open response part of the target test! Unfortunately they will not run through the scan tron machine! We discussed more effective approaches to teaching, and how we could increase student learning. The essays were not where I wanted them to be. I have been wracking my brain all day! I think it's time to review "bones of an essay" again. I recently observed another English teacher show her students the "bones". She basically teaches the students how to write an essay in cooking cooker style. Slowly but surely she pulls pieces away until they can do it all on their own. It's time to get back to work!
Manic Monday
November 29, 2010
Today was every bit of a Monday! Thanksgiving flew by only to leave me with a Monday!!! I literally rolled out of bed this morning, stumbled to the coffee pot, and willed myself to get ready! Once the day started it went well! I really missed my students, and it seemed as though they missed me... haha! We all had a really good day though! We reviewed word problems and teased our brain with math puzzles in 7th grade math. In Pre-Algebra we were detectives trying to find the missing angles on polygons. In 7th grade English we went over TLI test problems. And we started a new novel, Fallen, in 8th grade English!
Today was every bit of a Monday! Thanksgiving flew by only to leave me with a Monday!!! I literally rolled out of bed this morning, stumbled to the coffee pot, and willed myself to get ready! Once the day started it went well! I really missed my students, and it seemed as though they missed me... haha! We all had a really good day though! We reviewed word problems and teased our brain with math puzzles in 7th grade math. In Pre-Algebra we were detectives trying to find the missing angles on polygons. In 7th grade English we went over TLI test problems. And we started a new novel, Fallen, in 8th grade English!
Break Away
Novemember 23, 2010
Grading papers during Thanksgiving Break! I loaded up most of my classroom on Friday and brought it home with me! There is nothing in the world like taking a break while holding a red ink pen, and spending coutless hours grading papers! I think I smell R&R! Ahh, how about you?
Grading papers during Thanksgiving Break! I loaded up most of my classroom on Friday and brought it home with me! There is nothing in the world like taking a break while holding a red ink pen, and spending coutless hours grading papers! I think I smell R&R! Ahh, how about you?
Thanksgiving Break!
November 17, 2010
Progress reports went out today! I can't believe how fast the year is zooming by! I must say that Thanksgiving will be a much needed and very welcomed vacation! I've been feeling pretty drained this week! There is so much to do with so little time to do it all! Happy Thanksgiving every one!
Progress reports went out today! I can't believe how fast the year is zooming by! I must say that Thanksgiving will be a much needed and very welcomed vacation! I've been feeling pretty drained this week! There is so much to do with so little time to do it all! Happy Thanksgiving every one!
Illustrate the Reading
November 15, 2010
We did a fun activity in English today. I gave all of the students paper and colors. They had to draw what they pictured in their mind as I read a story to them. We read about a folk tale about a spider named Anansi. The student's pictures turned out great! I could tell that they were really listening. After I finished reading they began to ask questions, so that they could make sure their drawings were very detailed! They really listened well to the story, and we hung their pictures on the wall by the door!
We did a fun activity in English today. I gave all of the students paper and colors. They had to draw what they pictured in their mind as I read a story to them. We read about a folk tale about a spider named Anansi. The student's pictures turned out great! I could tell that they were really listening. After I finished reading they began to ask questions, so that they could make sure their drawings were very detailed! They really listened well to the story, and we hung their pictures on the wall by the door!
Dancing the year away!
November 8 - 12
This week has been very interesting! I started out the week by giving the English TLI target test. We had a faculty meeting bright an early Tuesday morning at 7:30, tutored after school. I played math ball in Pre-Algebra on Wednesday! I throw the ball randomly to a student and they have to be ready with the answer! They love it, and it helps to keep them focused while we review! On Thursday we had a school dance! I stayed after school and helped with the dance. It was not only my first school dance as a teacher, but it was also my son's first middle school dance! I tried not to hover around him! It was too funny and fun!
This week has been very interesting! I started out the week by giving the English TLI target test. We had a faculty meeting bright an early Tuesday morning at 7:30, tutored after school. I played math ball in Pre-Algebra on Wednesday! I throw the ball randomly to a student and they have to be ready with the answer! They love it, and it helps to keep them focused while we review! On Thursday we had a school dance! I stayed after school and helped with the dance. It was not only my first school dance as a teacher, but it was also my son's first middle school dance! I tried not to hover around him! It was too funny and fun!
Math Fun
Nov 1-4
This week has been very interesting! I feel as though I learned a lot. I got to observe the math coach at HMS teach two 7th grade math classes. I really enjoyed watching as he taught the students. I was able to see a lot of the strategies implemented that I have been learning about in my MAT courses. He really kept the students engaged and focused on the lesson. They didn't have time for their minds to wander! He reviewed scientific notation with them and taught it in a way were they could really understand it!
This week has been very interesting! I feel as though I learned a lot. I got to observe the math coach at HMS teach two 7th grade math classes. I really enjoyed watching as he taught the students. I was able to see a lot of the strategies implemented that I have been learning about in my MAT courses. He really kept the students engaged and focused on the lesson. They didn't have time for their minds to wander! He reviewed scientific notation with them and taught it in a way were they could really understand it!
Potluck and a Baby Shower
September 20 - 24
This Tuesday and Thursday I experienced my very first parent teacher conference where I got to be the teacher instead of the parent! The week, of course, flew by! This week felt as if there were a million things going on all at once! On Monday I recieved my very first paycheck! That seemed to make the week go by a little better ...wink wink! However Tuesday consisted of Homework, for me, of course! In 7th grade English we worked on a fun vocabulary activity that went along with our poetry readings! I finally had my word wall looking half way decent! While trying to finish homework and prepare for math and English classes I also found time to get my UAM refund check, hehe, and buy a pretty pink baby shower gift for one of my co-workers. Then Wednesday night I stayed up late preparing a potluck dish for lunch on Thursday. I made a sheperds pie. It was tasty! Parent Teacher Conference went well and I enjoyed meeting with my student's parents!
This Tuesday and Thursday I experienced my very first parent teacher conference where I got to be the teacher instead of the parent! The week, of course, flew by! This week felt as if there were a million things going on all at once! On Monday I recieved my very first paycheck! That seemed to make the week go by a little better ...wink wink! However Tuesday consisted of Homework, for me, of course! In 7th grade English we worked on a fun vocabulary activity that went along with our poetry readings! I finally had my word wall looking half way decent! While trying to finish homework and prepare for math and English classes I also found time to get my UAM refund check, hehe, and buy a pretty pink baby shower gift for one of my co-workers. Then Wednesday night I stayed up late preparing a potluck dish for lunch on Thursday. I made a sheperds pie. It was tasty! Parent Teacher Conference went well and I enjoyed meeting with my student's parents!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
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