This week our fall break starts Thursday (after PD). I am truly looking forward to it. Prior to becoming a teacher, I could never
understand why teachers needed so much time off. I understand now. Teaching is not like any
other profession. It takes so much out
of you, but the reward is great. This
semester has been very busy, overwhelming, and a host of other things, but with
things like fall break, Thanksgiving break and Christmas break sprinkled throughout
the semester, its not so bad. Now I
understand why teachers look forward to the breaks. WE NEED THEM! J I love my job, but sometimes it can be
frustrating and never ending.
Boy do I know what you mean. I wish that I had a break soon. We don't have a break until Thanksgiving and I'm overwhelmed but loving it. I now realize as well why teachers need so much time as well. There is always so much to do on a time schedule. I keep hearing it gets easier with time. I'm looking for time to make my class better, time to grade papers, time to post grades, time for meetings, and time for myself. Lucky you, FALL BREAK! enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that the IRAC method of writing is a useful tool for all students to use. It gives clarity to whatever is being written to be understood by the reader. Thank you for sharing this idea. Although I use the IRAC method, I have only introduced it to my MOOT COURT students. You have given me the idea to use it with all of my students. Every day I give my students a question of the day to write about. The purpose is to give them practice in writing. Adding the element of critical thinking will be differential for all students. I just have to revise my quotes to be answered in the IRAC format.
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