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Weekly Goal

Post-Turkey Day Reflection (Week 13)

November 30, 2015November 30, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

Ahh…the snow is blowing, the leftover mashed potatoes are settling at the pit of my stomach, and our first school day back after the holiday break is cancelled. Can you say crazy? Continue reading →

Learning On My Feet

November 20, 2015November 30, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

My student teaching experience has taught me to learn on my feet, which means always being prepared and positive, no matter what the day might throw at me. With crazy schedules, snow days, and lessons taking off in completely different directions, I’ve realized the most important thing is to take things one step at a time.  Continue reading →

The Super Short Week (Week 11 Reflection)

November 13, 2015November 17, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

This week was the shortest week in history! We didn’t have school on Wednesday because our high school volleyball team made it to state (hooray!) and then we had off on Friday because of conferences on Monday and Tuesday night. Continue reading →

Week 10 – Mock Sub Notes and Overplanning

November 7, 2015November 7, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

I wasn’t able to be in class on Friday due to a doctor’s appointment, so to prepare myself for my future teaching career, I created mock sub notes for my cooperating teacher, so that she would know exactly what I wanted my students to do for each class period! Continue reading →

Week 9 – I’m Ready! I’m Ready!

October 31, 2015November 3, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

After a second full week at the middle school, I feel like I have a good grasp on students, their behaviors, names, interactions, and most importantly how to teach them. I’ve integrated into the classrooms pretty well, teaching mini-lessons, helping with instruction, and working as a co-teacher. Now I’m ready to take over! Continue reading →

Week 8 Reflection – Middle School Isn’t Too Bad

October 24, 2015October 26, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

Heading into my first week at Forest City Middle School, everyone at the high school said I’d be wishing to be back after day one. (They made me nervous, I’m not going to lie!) But I was ready for a change and for some younger faces. So I braved the halls of FCMS with a confident face. Continue reading →

Weekly Reflection #6 – Finding a Plan for Late Work

October 9, 2015October 20, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

A lot happened this week: first round of conferences, introducing To Kill a Mockingbird, finishing up The Scarlet Letter, final activities for Tuesdays with Morrie, gathering and grading assignments–I was busy! One thing I’ve taken away from this week’s craziness, however, is that I need to establish a better system for late work. Continue reading →

Weekly Goal #5 – Being a Honest Grader

October 4, 2015October 7, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

This week I’ve reflected on the vastly different backgrounds my students have and bring to the classroom every day. This has been eye-opening, but I have to admit, it’s changed my thinking a little. Which is both good and bad. Continue reading →

Weekly Reflection/Goal #4

September 26, 2015October 4, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

What I’ve learned this week? If you want to see what your kids have learned, you might have to make them do several projects and papers…and they might hate you. Continue reading →

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