Today I feel like we have laughed so much - something that I feel is vital to the learning environment. So many times we get caught up in "ourselves" and what we have to do and forget to just enjoy the moment. Thanks to everyone for making today a little lighter.
Anna's lesson was very useful and needed - despite the behavior problem students. I am a firm believer that our beginning writers need some sort of structure as they start to develop their own voice and simply get the ins and outs of what it takes to become a good writer. Like Don said, this is another tool in the toolbox that we can use.
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Too true.
ReplyDeleteI find myself sometimes giving little instruction. There is a balance. When a student is too comfortable (simply doing Subject, verb, period) we must push. When a student is struggling, we need to add support. Anna's lesson gave ideas for that structure.
Laughter, the best medicine.
ReplyDeleteAnna, your lesson was fantastic. I will look up this 4-Block website to be sure. Previously, I have used Write-Track to teach the 5 paragraph essay or persuasion and it felt cumbersome to most of my students.
ReplyDeleteYour ideas brought new life to this important portion of writing for the special ed student (and many other types also).
I appreciate the insights.