sean, with wordsSharing some #TeacherJoy !
Our December unit in my 8th grade #ELA class is rolling along! I mapped out 4 weeks of classwork to introduce terms (Explanation, Description, Anecdote), practice low-risk writing, identify examples in real-world models, followed by students creating their own "This I Believe" essay, modeled on the NPR program
Our 1st week is a success! Planning the right amount of work can be a challenge but kids are getting the content and on task