Plans for the week

Despite the distractions of family, the Olympics, disappointing hockey outcomes and beautiful weather, I realize I must formulate a plan, so that I can self evaluate in a week.

Speaking Fluency Group
In at least one of the three classes (gr 2/3, 4/5 or 6/7), I hope to create an opportunity for students to play coach and speaker. First we will define some criteria for speaker, coach and pair behavior. Then based on that criteria, I will observe and note performance. Following the presentation, students will self-evaluate and take a moment to discuss my assessment. Then finally, set some goals for next time. Self-assessment and goals will be recorded in their daily exercise book.

Study Skills group
Begin with prepared self evaluation/review of the last lesson. Generate the class's criteria for a listener who successfully obtains information about assignments given in class by a teacher. Based on student's self evaluation (/10?) and the criteria developed, set some goals for the next week. Goals will be recorded at the bottom of the self-evaluation where future self-evaluations are given space.

A beginning

So I have done it, for better or worse on this glorious sunny Saturday, I have obsessively created a blog. Like the flowers I should have been planting today, I will wait patiently for it to grow into something I can enjoy. Good Heavens it is 3:07pm!