This morning I was writing out the lesson plans on the board before school and I heard a, "Morning Bur!" I turned around a little surprised since I do not have a first period class anymore. I turned in time to see a warm smile from a former student, who has also been a student cadet as well as a swimmer!
He had in his had one the coolest framed pictures I have ever seen. I thought he was just showing me this neat art work, but he was actually GIVING it to me!
This framed art work (seen below) really made my day- and it is students that express this appreciation that make what to keep teaching FOREVER... or until I start making absolutely no sense. Thank you so much Sam Walburn for keep my teaching spirit up.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
In the blink of an eye.
Well these past few weeks have just flown by. The classroom has kept me busy and as always it is full of surprises. English 11 just had their first BIG blog post. I am very impressed and happy with the content knowledge and percentage of students who followed instructions.
English 11: Romanticism and Gothic Literature are the main topics lately - we have an upcoming Descriptive Essay as well as an Expository/Lit. Analysis Essay.
Speech: My favorite speech is coming up! The Demonstration Speech is under way and I love seeing all the students making things in front of the class- I learn so much too!
Parents- please be expecting phone calls home now that we have a solid grade from midterm to stand on. I plan to keep all parents in the loop, be it a good information or bad.
Swimming has come to an end (insert sad face). I can't believe that this past weekend was the end of the road until next year- where did the season go? Congradulations to Rachel Emshwiller for her outstanding performance at state! I will keep everyone up to date for the winter sports banquet.
Dance starts in full swing this week- please look at the Tiger Dance Company web page for information, calendars and music! The Jazz A group will be performing at the basketball game this Saturday against Mississinewa @ 8pm. Come support!
English 11: Romanticism and Gothic Literature are the main topics lately - we have an upcoming Descriptive Essay as well as an Expository/Lit. Analysis Essay.
Speech: My favorite speech is coming up! The Demonstration Speech is under way and I love seeing all the students making things in front of the class- I learn so much too!
Parents- please be expecting phone calls home now that we have a solid grade from midterm to stand on. I plan to keep all parents in the loop, be it a good information or bad.
Swimming has come to an end (insert sad face). I can't believe that this past weekend was the end of the road until next year- where did the season go? Congradulations to Rachel Emshwiller for her outstanding performance at state! I will keep everyone up to date for the winter sports banquet.
Dance starts in full swing this week- please look at the Tiger Dance Company web page for information, calendars and music! The Jazz A group will be performing at the basketball game this Saturday against Mississinewa @ 8pm. Come support!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
English 11 - NonFicton Fun
Today English 11 reviewed readings from the past few days and had a quick quiz. The students, overall did very well and we even had time to watch a great clip about how the Declaration of Independence came to be- watch and enjoy!
I love using videos and images to help connect the past with today's need for visual stimulation. We also watched a quick School House Rock video on "The Boston Tea Party"- which the students schooled me on! For some reason I always thought there were guns and fire involved. NOPE!
Reminders
Speech: Chapter 3&4 Test tomorrow!
English 11: Vocabulary Quiz Friday!