Morning activity

One of the aspects that I love about this class is the ideas I get from both the instructors and classmates. Don's activity was something I want to use in my classroom. I see its value to examine a text deeply. I like the perspective angle. The students picked a passage that meant something to them. They had to articulate why they liked the piece. But then when you have to consider why someone else mighgt have been drawn to a concept is engaging them with another perspective. Then from our classmates I not only get actual lessons but I get other reminders--get the students up and outside, use crayons, music can be used to play with content. When the class is over I am going to review my notes and really look at what I want to start using in my classroom--which is everything. OCTELA puts on a conference that has me leave feeling revived and excited about teaching. I look forward to getting ready for the new year. Thanks everyone!