Today I started new material: emotions! I am really happy with how the students did. They really are beginning to make me laugh a lot. It's so refreshing.
Their opening activity was a review of ser and estar and we quickly moved on to emotions. I gave them flash cards with pictures and then did an activity where I asked students how they were and they had to base it on the emotion they saw on the board. I asked "how is he?" "How are you?" etcetera. Some students went above and beyond and even gave me reasons why they felt that way. One of my favorites: "estoy enfermo porque no tomo mi leche" "I am sick because I don't drink my milk."
Then, we moved on to Bingo. This was so much fun. The students who won get marked in my gradebook, and--once they win 5 times--they will get a homework pass.
I, do, however, wish I waited to start the new material until after break. Lesson learned!
Back to school night was tonight, and I am truly proud of myself. I felt very prepared and the parents seemed engaged and seemed to agree with my techniques. One parent told me that she couldn't believe how organized and detailed I was. That was a great feeling. I also got to get into specifics with some parents about their students. I definitely need to reach out to the parents of students who are doing amazingly and let their parents know. I shouldn't only reach out to parents when there is a problem/worry.
All in all: great day!
Zzzzzzzzz,
El joven
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