What was accomplished today - I met with my first three classes today. First period was a bit shorter due to a late start. More time spent with STARwalk. Covered agenda; began to write using Murray lesson - brainstorm specific details about a person or place or event. First period we only had time to write and I shared. Second period we wrote, I shared and asked them to circle something that surprised them. About five of them shared what they had circled. A few were insightful, a few general. An insightful sharing - my brother notices things about me I hadn't realized about myself. Third period we wrote, I shared and the girls circled something that surprised them. A few of the girls needed clarification about what I meant by something that surprised them. Guess I need to be more explicit. Do I need to be more explicit after lunch?
Class flavor - First period seemed to be readers. Second period seemed to have some writers. Third period need to be more explicit may be a good early observation for the post lunch class. Summer reading projects were turned in by first and second period classes. None were turned in during third period. Could this be a reflection of students' motivation?
Wednesday we will pick up on writing assignment and begin the work of readers.
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