Well, we are almost there. We are getting closer and closer to the finish line, and it is absolutely scary and exhilarating at the same time.
This week has been all about my unit. I am so thankful that I have worked on this unit a little bit along. It has still been pretty overwhelming, but it has been manageable. During this time of reflection, I have learned a few things about myself.
1. I am not very good at seeing the big picture.
2. I am working on being more positive.
3. I am going to get this done.
In my research this week, I found some great resources that I would love to use in my future classroom.
http://www.readingrockets.org/literacyapps
This website has a list of apps that aid in the teaching of literacy. They have a variety of options. Some I have never heard of and I am eager to try.
For my DOK strategies, I found a website that has a resource for DOK in many subjects.
https://sites.google.com/a/bayhaven.org/power-curriculum-test/webb-dok-resources
There are some great downloads that are available to you.
I loved these websites, and they would be a great asset to my future classroom. DOK resources are always helpful in order to maintain a growth mindset. In Standard 4: "Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving." This applies here because with DOK students often have to think critically.
For your weekly dose of encouragement:
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
BE BOLD. BE STRONG. BE YOU.
Until the next time I have Parker/Clark and have to blog,
Mallory
Thank you for your reading rockets apps website. I will be integrating some of those apps into my literacy unit. We all need the technology. I love that picture you put on the screen. I hope I pass. Thanks for the encouragement.
ReplyDeleteMallory, I agree that this week has been all about my unit as well. It is been quite the week! I really like the reading rockets app, it looks like a great tool to use in the classroom! I love the photo you shared, thats the goal right now haha! I hope you have a good rest of your semester!
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ReplyDeleteI think it's a great attribute to contain whenever someone is willing to admit areas in which they need to improve. I'm overly critical of myself, so this can be harmful at times, but helpful in others. I also struggle with seeing the big picture. Tunnel vision is a real thing. I love the meme you included in this post. It made me laugh so hard. But, we will pass all of our classes and Student Teaching, and we'll be successful, better teachers for it. Thanks for being so encouraging!
Yes...tunnel vision is a real thing!
DeleteMallory, I definitely understand the excitement and craziness that is coming with the end of the semester. It seems like it's gone by so fast. Thank you for sharing those resources, those are great tools/strategies for our future classrooms! Also love the meme you shared, perfect representation of the end of semester mindset haha! Hope you have a great rest of the semester!
ReplyDeleteYou mean you are not going to blog anymore until you have Clarker??? I am sad. Great mindset to finish the semester!
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