Well, I returned from Spring Break rejuvenated and ready to teach with a new short story unit. I have had some success but although spring break was relaxing for me, I found that many of my students were not so excited to come back and had gotten into trouble during their idle time at home which made reconnecting a week long process. My students require a lot of attention and care in order to build solid relationships so that really good and open learning can happen in the classroom.
Needless to say not enough was accomplished in the first week but I am glad I spent time reestablishing norms and a classroom culture.
Also, I got a new student (a middle school student actually even though I teach at the High School) during my elective period (Spanish). This student really does not speak much English and I have had a hard time teaching basic English stuff. I guess I haven't had to consider how to teach certain things like pronunciation. Maybe somebody can give me some good ideas.
That's all for now.
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