I've been trying to complete the requirements of my CE. I have to complete a 4-hour observation - yet, I've been having a very annoying time trying to get it done. The problem isn't finding a willing teacher - it's finding a willing administration. Ugh. I would be done before lunchtime. More on that to come when I'm not so tired/busy.
My first day last week was AWESOME. I laid (I hope that's the correct use of lay/lie/laid) down the law last week with all the grades and I kept their attention for the full period. I want to keep up the enthusiasm as much as I can because Latin is worth it!! Problem is, most resources are either super-boring and really lame or way too scholarly for the kids to enjoy it. If anyone sees anything fun related to Latin, let me know. I'm trying to think of fun things to do as a class. In any case, I created a class website and personalized it to be all Roman-like. I'd provide the URL, but I'd rather it be private for the sake of my students' anonymity.
Tomorrow is my second day. I have 5 classes - two 8th grades, two 7th grades, and one gigantic 6th grade. Classroom management will be incredibly essential for the 6th grade. I'm going to need a seating chart as soon as I possibly can have one - I'm planning to arrange that with the 6th grade teacher.
I just created all my lesson plans for tomorrow, complete with the Classical Language Learning standards they cover. I have to review Latin with the 8th grade, but everyone else is starting on a clean slate. Tomorrow, I'll be working on pronunciation and derivations. YAY!
I'll say more tomorrow (or Thursday), but I wanted to give an update! I am very, unbelievably happy with everything I am doing... I do have to admit, though, that I am sorely missing taking classes myself.
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