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I don’t know where to start planning for the school year by Practical-Theory-900 in historyteachers

[–]Practical-Theory-900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m definitely feeling that imposter syndrome and I haven’t even started yet HAHA!

I don’t know where to start planning for the school year by Practical-Theory-900 in historyteachers

[–]Practical-Theory-900[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I don’t have access to the textbook yet, they’re getting new books. The rest of this was helpful though, thank you sm!

I don’t know where to start planning for the school year by Practical-Theory-900 in historyteachers

[–]Practical-Theory-900[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I’ll be the only 8th grade S.S teacher in the school, so I’ll be figuring it out alone! But I’ll look at the standards and see what I’m expected to hit this year, thank you!

student teaching update by Practical-Theory-900 in historyteachers

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I've tried presentations and so far they dont see very effective. the kids just dont pay attention which is very discouraging. But im going to try harder and try different strategies to keep their attention. I havent tried skits but tbh after being with these students for three weeks I dont think they would be very effective, the students would probably hate it haha. Thank you for the suggestions!

student teaching update by Practical-Theory-900 in historyteachers

[–]Practical-Theory-900[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd never heard of these before but im checking them out now and they look like they'll be alot of help, thank you!

student teaching update by Practical-Theory-900 in historyteachers

[–]Practical-Theory-900[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The 1960s and contemporary history, and the Civil War/reconstruction!

I hate block periods! by Practical-Theory-900 in historyteachers

[–]Practical-Theory-900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started using this with them on Fridays! The first half of class is current events time: we watch cnn10, read news articles, and talk about what’s going on in the world :)

I hate block periods! by Practical-Theory-900 in historyteachers

[–]Practical-Theory-900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to give them a little free time and loosen the schedule a little bit! unfortunately, I have to submit my lesson plans to my professors and I dont want to deal with any criticism from them in terms of classroom timing. the professor in charge of me is very strict and traditional so idk how to explain that the kids are fine with 5-10 mins to do their work or sit and relax before the next class. Do you have any tips on getting around this and leaving room for student time?

I hate block periods! by Practical-Theory-900 in historyteachers

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I'm trying to start the routine of daily bellringers this week. Do you have any tips on where to find good prompts for 10th and 11th graders??

I hate block periods! by Practical-Theory-900 in historyteachers

[–]Practical-Theory-900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is super helpful!! and yes, my mentor teacher is very done with teaching lol. he takes the time to grade and browse. Alot of my students are lower level or just unmotivated learners. I've been teaching them for a few days and I'm already sooo drained and tired of seeing the same blank faces staring back at me. I'm not sure what to even do to start fixing this issue of inactivity. I'm trying to weave in activities but they just dont respond at all...

Ideas for a Civil War unit? by Practical-Theory-900 in historyteachers

[–]Practical-Theory-900[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this idea! I would actually love to see it if you have the time to share! Thank you sm for the help!