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6 thoughts on “Class Competitions 3 – the Rules”
I also think that we should think about perhaps opening up the judging to the students. We could use Clarice’s rigor posters, the entire self-reflection piece in fact, to open up a skyped dialogue between the competing classes where they actually discuss their class with the other class. Kids will be held accountable by other kids. Teachers facilitate by asking questions.
I want to do this this year!!!! I *FINALLY* had a great day today!!! My ‘trouble’ class (which I spoke of a few weeks ago) are SO into Spanish now, that we had an AWESOME story day!!! it was about a boy not having any friends (this was the TOUGH guy in class!) and so he wanted a pet, went to the pet store and bought a bird, and…..I stopped it. 😀 Leave them wanting more, right? It worked!!!
Anyway, then I showed them PAN by Señor Wooly (it’s our song of the week/month!) and then they said that they want to make a video also about THIS story! (our first one – yes, I know that is bad! I have been struggling this year)
It was so good to have fun again! It was fun to laugh with my students, and to have them really enjoy class, and have EVERYONE engaged!!
Good for you MB. I am so glad that you have continued against both external and internal pressures so that your kids can get the best you have to offer.
Your genuine joy is felt, mb. Thanks for sharing it with us. It’s so heartening to know that we all struggle from time to time.
To everything there is a season MB…..and every class needs it’s own time to come together!! They are so lucky to have you!!
with love,
Laurie
Yay! Great news 🙂