I began writing this post before schools closed for the school year due to COVID-19. Since more and more teachers are now considering and/or already using novellas with their students, I figured I would finish it. Maybe someone might find it useful. We are reading Rufus et arma atra in my first year Latin class. … Continue reading Using the Teacher’s Guide
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Four Corners
Disclaimer: I still have targeted structures, thematic vocabulary lists, and specific verbs I need to teach to keep my students in line with the county curriculum. My goal is to do so while providing as much input comprehensibly. I saw this idea in passing on another blog and if I could remember where that was, … Continue reading Four Corners
Card Talk is Better (for me)
I have tried PQAs (Personalized Question and Answers) a few times now and all I can say is that I need more structure. I am still new to using Latin to conduct the majority of my class and though I know the language, I still mess it up when trying to communicate with students. I … Continue reading Card Talk is Better (for me)
Third Day of Class
First week of school, recap, part three. Here's an overview of what we did in class (Latin I - I do teach a total of 5 preps of Latin, from Latin I through AP Latin). We are on an A/B block schedule, so I only saw the students three times this week, for about an … Continue reading Third Day of Class
Second Day of Class
First week of school, recap, part two. Here's an overview of what we did in class (Latin I - I do teach a total of 5 preps of Latin, from Latin I through AP Latin). We are on an A/B block schedule, so I only saw the students three times this week, for about an … Continue reading Second Day of Class
First Day of Class
Well, our first week of school is done. Here's an overview of what we did in class (Latin I - I do teach a total of 5 preps of Latin, from Latin I through AP Latin). We are on an A/B block schedule, so I only saw the students three times this week, for about … Continue reading First Day of Class
Teacher Notebook
In an effort to keep myself organized this next year while doing new (to me) activities and lessons, as well as find a way to record class behavior and/or misbehavior without a ton of extra "things" hanging around that I need to keep track of, I've put together a notebook of resources. Here's what I'm … Continue reading Teacher Notebook
Chunking a Class Block
I've been thinking a lot on how to plan for 90-minute blocks, every other day, with enough variety and activity to keep students engaged and the lesson compelling. Side note: Also need to take into account not wearing me out (as an introvert I need breaks to keep up my enthusiasm in public) In the … Continue reading Chunking a Class Block
The Three R’s of Education
No, it's not Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic... in my case, it is Reading, Research, and Recovery. I am still recovering from my surgery and in my boredom (there is really only so much daytime television a sane person can watch without losing their mind) I finally decided to purchase and read some of the most … Continue reading The Three R’s of Education
Dinosaurs Speak Latin 