In my 2nd period, one of the students seems to be having a rough time outside of class. I need to find a way to reach out to him more. The other students were totally involved, working hard and working together.
In 3rd period, all of my students participated today. Yes. All of them. First we played a game called Fruit Bowl. I don't know what it is about it, but kids love it. They were laughing and running. We then moved on to The Great Wind Blows and without realizing they were talking in front of people. I then divided into boys against girls, gave them a groups of cards with theatre terms. Their objective? To work together to figure out what they might mean, how they are connected, and then put them up on the board and write there what they know. Then we went over it and filled in the gaps. Yay for student involvement!
More later..............
Rolling with the punches. 4th and 6th most of the students participated. Still a few sitting off to the side. I think once people start getting closer to finishing or actually finish that they'll start to believe that there is a way out and that they can finish.
5th period I actually had a little bit of fun with. They are usually hesitant to do what I ask them to do, although there are a few who a plugging along, volunteering quickly, and getting it done. I just rolled with it, refused to get upset, and encouraged them to be a part of things.
Probably my favorite moment of the day was when one student was sitting back and not participating. I said, "So basically what you are communicating to me is that I'm your favorite teacher, that you love this class, and that you want to stay here in this class with me forever. Awesome!" "Aw no!" he quickly responded and sat up. I had to try so hard to stifle my laughter.
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