The End Is In Sight

Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Elizabeth Learning Center
10:15 am to 1:15 (cumulative hours 42.5)
CCTC Standards 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

I went in a little later than usual today. I spent several hours last night working on the Summer Reading lists. This morning I went to Kinko's to get good color copies. I think they turned out well. I used CDC book list, award and other reputable lists to select the books. I tried to keep the lists on the lighter side, with both fiction and nonfiction. The literacy tips for parents also turned out really well. I adapted some stuff from Reading is Fundamental.

I read, for the last time, to Ms. Sheikh's special education class. We ended at a good transitional point. Several of the students aid they would check the book out to finish it. This was one of the most satisfying activities of my fieldwork.

I worked on the digital presentation for the 4th grade Open Court Unit "Communication" but got a bit stuck. I am still a high school teacher and I forget the interests and abilities of 4th graders are very different. I catch myself making it too sophisticated or complicated or just not appealing to younger students.

I talked extensively with Ms. Garcia, the library aide. She was a wealth of information. She walked me through the steps of inventory, explained the relationship between the shelf list and inventory and showed me the ins and outs of the process. She also explained what student workers can contribute to the process. What a detailed job.

Tomorrow I will open the library and fill in for Mr. Completo for several hours! It is going to be my last day.