See ya later : )

The end has come. We played base ball, ate cookies, turned in papers, and gave our final farewells before winter break. I was given portfolios from all different directions to grade, and I also received (9 days late) 2 essay 2s (which they both knew would get a 55% at best)...Hooray.

I am excited to read their portfolios though! My students were fascinated with their own writing. When I asked them about their voices, one student responded with "I sound like a creeper when I make certain moves," and from there, everyone chimed in with "Ohmygodmetoo"s and other fun stuff  :) Some were thrilled with what they found out about themselves, and some were not. Overall, though, they liked knowing about their voices and knowing moves that can work for/against them.

With all of this quarter's worries and rewards, I feel like I can now take on any class! My students were great, and I don't think that I'll ever forget them, but I'm so glad that it's coming to a close and that a new chapter is beginning again soon! It's been fun, and I'm happy to have had all of these experiences. Have a great Christmas break, y'all; see you "next year"!

Best,
Elisa J.

Finals week

I've happened upon a flu, so I'm hoping that I feel better by Friday to finish class as planned! My super fun plans are simply to collect their portfolio projects, talk about the quarter a bit, play base ball again (seeing as they kicked butt the first day as strangers, I'm thinking it'll be more fun now that they know each other!), and then let 'em go so that I can get to reading/grading portfolios! :)

What are y'all's plans?

awkward.

My student, D, came to class today and I had to tell him that, due to his being absent over 8 times, he couldn't possibly pass the class... his response: "Okay, well... that's the worst birthday news ever." And I felt so bad! But he just smiled, and said it'd be okay, and then HE HUGGED ME, and left. I just feel bad for the kid... but he brought it upon himself =/