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August 31, 2005
"Real" Teaching
Today we are finally getting into our routine. It is nice to start “real” teaching instead of just going over rules and procedures. The kids are typing their autobiographical poems up and taking pictures to be put on their poems. It is fun for me to see kids using technology, especially when most of the teachers here cannot use it yet. :-) We received our Vocabulary books today and using them really does show up on the writing test, EOG’s, and as the students mature academically. Expect to see the vocabulary grow as the year progresses.
In Social Studies we are working through the Geography handbook. We will be utilizing the Junior Scholastic unit to implement map skills. It incorporates mathematics and problem solving skills into word problems within the Social Studies curriculum. Besides all that - they are FUN!
For the parents – Please ask your kids questions about what they are doing in class. Conversations at home help bring what we are doing in class to life. We spend a great deal of energy focusing on organization, dedication, and effort and the role these attributes play in a successful life. Your thoughts can go a long way to reinforcing these classroom discussions.
I enjoy hearing your comments and ideas. Emails are appreciated as are Comments posted to our website.
Posted by hlperson at August 31, 2005 01:53 PM
Comments
Sounds like you have a really good class this year - good for you. Well I have Mrs. Worrels and Ms. Langston as my teachers. They are cool except in science class and math class it takes like forever for time to pass on. She is not boring she is just not as interesting as your class and Ms. Cox's class but still school is school. We came to learn and we are learning and I hope you and your class have a good year.
Posted by: Jason S. at August 31, 2005 07:17 PM
Jason- Thanks so much for your comments. Give Ms. Langston and Mrs. Worrells time. They are both super ladies and you will really enjoy your time with them. Speaking for myself and the class - we appreciate your positive comments and best wishes. Have a great eighth grade year!
Posted by: Lee Person at August 31, 2005 08:56 PM
Real theaching, I like your teaching stuff like lang. arts insted of going over stuff we all ready know.
Posted by: Chris M. at September 1, 2005 06:53 PM
Hey Mr.Person! its Hannah from last year. well im in 8th grade this year, and its fun but not the same without you! haha
have fun at Aycock!
--Hannah
Posted by: Hannah at November 22, 2006 08:04 PM