So why is it that when you have a totally rockin', everybody seems to get along, the question and answers are deep and meaningful kinda day it is always seems to be followed by a day where there is a feeling of mayhem?
So yesterday I had a great text talk, the kids seemed to dig deep with their thinking, I left on a HIGH! I was SUPER TEACHER yesterday.
But today came. I was ready, I was prepared.... but I guess I just pushed them a little too hard.
Seriously, one student asked me today where to put her crayon box. Really? Ummm the same place it always goes?
Today I had them begin working with a partner. For our Family Project this month, students Disguised a Turkey so it wouldn't be eaten for Thanksgiving. So I "thought" it would be a great idea to extend the activity and try to have students use the project to write about their turkey's disguise.
I thought I would start out with a good model. I displayed my turkey, disguised as a pig (of course). Then I wrote: My turkey looks like a pig.
They all seemed happy about that. Achievable. Then, I decided to go one step further (you know, differentiating for those ready). I wrote: She is pink and brown.
Again, it didn't seem so hard. I trusted they were listening, they understood. That the Super Teacher from yesterday was STILL HERE IN THIS ROOM.
So, next I paired them with a partner. I explained how the partner is your helper. You ask him/her first. You make sure you both know what to do!
Hello. Partner doesn't mean write their paper.... no.
Partner doesn't mean you play on the floor... no.
Partner doesn't mean you exchange crayons...no.
Partner doesn't mean you leave them behind... no.
Maybe that should be my next anchor chart??
So, today wasn't a total success. I guess that means, tomorrow will only be better!
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