Idiom+Feedback

You were well prepared as your lesson plan clearly outlined each step in the process. I was impressed that you included exact dialogue that you wanted to use during key points in the lesson. I know how I often forget something that I want to cover until after the lesson is over. I use index cards so that I have those key points right in my hand.

The books that you chose to model were entertaining and helped the children to understand the meaning of an idiom. I like that you had a variety of books for the class library that the children could refer to once the lesson was over.

Having the students write the definitions of their idioms, then draw pictures met the needs of the different types of learners. Since your lesson last Thursday, I have been making a conscious effort to use idioms in my daily speaking and writing with them. They love it!

A suggestion I have is that you show the children all of the books that you have as resources before you send them back to writing and drawing. In this way they can use them as models when completing their work.

You have an excellent rapport with the fourth graders. Your voices project well, and your enthusiasm is obvious. I would never have known that you were nervous.

It is evident that you are caring individuals who love working with children, and you have definitely chosen a career that suits you.