Danielle-Week Progress Report

This week was very odd for both teachers and students. That one day off on Tuesday provided what almost felt like two Mondays. In fact, I had a difficult time keeping my students organized and not distracted on the Wednesday following. Not many students wanted to partake in the chapter discussions and we did not get a lot done. It did not help that Wednesdays were late start days, making all the classes shorter. With these two obstacles, the class ran short on time. On Thursday, I gave a pop quiz on the reading. Those who had not been doing the homework or did not partake in the discussions now had to demonstrate what they did know. Many of them did exceptionally well. This quiz helped me see who was reading and who was not, and who I have to assist when they get to their end of book writing assignment. 

What I did not expect was the amount of students who suddenly participated after the quiz. It was refreshing and I hope it will continue. 

Friday was a quiet day and we had students get their progress reports. I am not sure if I like strictly online grading and I am thinking of keeping a paper gradebook for my own records, until I get the hang of the online one.

I am very eager to begin my own unit once the students finish this book. Since the class is American Literature, we will be focusing on American myths. At the end of the book they are currently reading, the narrator discusses a myth that the Native Americans of his reservation have for a particular lake. I think it will be a great starting point.