CCHS 03-03

I spent this morning with Mrs. Johns. Anna Warnell was also in the classroom with me, and the two of us got to see each other in a professional environment. Her teaching strategies were helpful for me in thinking about my own teaching.

During this class period, students took a quiz covering the Harlem Renaissance. Mrs. Johns reviewed some possible questions with the kids, which helped them review what they were about to be quizzed over. Some of the questions included:

• Who was the "voice" of the Harlem Renaissance?
• Where did it take place?
• What kind of people were involved?

Throughout February, students have been learning about African American history. This topic was quite relevant and it seemed to hold their attention very well. The students enjoyed what they were learning because they could see how it was relevant in their lives.

Following the quiz, the students continued working on the legacy papers. Motivation was pretty low because of spring break, but they were each progressing. Many students were working on getting their essays up to the minimum number of words, which was 500. 

Since it was the day before spring break, this was a pretty relaxed day in the classroom, which I think was good for the students and Mrs. Johns as well!