So... I have been really busy teaching and planning, so I haven't had much of a chance to write anything until now. The first two weeks were great. I love my students. I was worried about being in front of adults since I am accustomed to working in from of elementary age students, but it all seems natural. They even like my stupid neck ties. One student made a rap to go with my 1 Fish 2 Fish Red Fish Blue Fish tie.
After my first day teaching, I went on a field trip that night to see a documentary called Citizen Architect about Auburn's Rural Studio which goes into poor areas in Alabama and constructs buildings for the community or for needy citizens. My classroom was built by Rural Studio, as was Hero's (my employer) office building. On Friday, we went to a poetry reading where a few of my students read some original poetry they created last semester, and two of my students performed with their rap group, GB 57.
My classroom is starting to look like a real classroom. I have some posters up and a science shelf for rock samples. I even bought a broom today and finally was able to sweep. Now I need some maps for social studies lessons, and possibly some of those inspirational posters that teachers put up.
Until next time...
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