This morning in Town Meeting, the 6th graders who scored a 4 or 3 on their reading open response from yesterday got to shoot a basketball from the free throw line, and if they made it, they got a free scoop of ice cream (from the cafeteria I believe). This opportunity is available for all grades, and I think it's an awesome incentive for the students to do their best! After the students finished, the two 6th grade teachers got to shoot (both got loud cheers, but both missed). But then, Mrs. Casada (the principal) attempted to make a basket....another miss! :/ Better luck next time though, right!
Great morning fun, that's for sure! -- Town Meeting always gets me awake!
Today, Mrs. Thurman video taped me teaching about the saxophone. I demonstrated a blues scale, and every time I did it, the students were absolutely thrilled. It was a lot of fun watching their faces when I started playing...their eyes lit up like light bulbs! Later in class, I did an assessment of steady beat where the students listened to a song, and played the D and A tone bars to the beat. I had to checkmark those students that adequately maintained the beat.
Unfortunately, there were some behavior problems during the assessment, and I had to address those at the end of the class -- definitely not my favorite thing to do...but a necessary evil.
Enjoy the video!
Matt!! Great job!! I'm sure the kids love you!! Especially now that they saw that! :) Looks like you're doing great and having a good time! :)
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