Week 3-Thursday

Today I helped Mikaela with her E and A block classes. As both classes are working on their final projects, I was there simply to answer questions and help in any way that I could. The French 3ers seemed to have most things together (their aptitude of the language is awesome!) but the French 1 class needed a bit more help. It was nice to answer their questions because it brought me back to things that I had learned a long time ago. Also, it was important that I explain things to them instead of simply giving them the answer because they have to understand it too! That part was difficult for me because sometimes when they ask why a certain phrase is written that way I just want to say, "because that's the way it's supposed to be!" but I know that that does NOT help with their understanding at all. Gradually my explaining got a little more clear. Between the two classes I used the time to work on getting all of my final materials together. Tomorrow is my last day! Then next Wednesday I have a little exhibit of my project that I will be showing in the Wise Center. As I was printing out all of my work throughout this project, I realized just how much there was. Every detail of my plans had to be mapped out in advance. I was able to see how one of my ideas could evolve into a learning experience for someone else. That's pretty cool. Tomorrow the middle schoolers present their projects! Because of time constraints this week, I'm not sure if everyone will be done, but my hope is that the majority have finished. I'm excited to see what they have come up with and then grade them! (Don't worry-I won't be too tough!)