Sunday, December 7, 2008


Well, it's Sunday early afternoon. Took care of God, and now the Packers are taking care of my husband. I worked on two lessons yesterday, and I really feel good about them. I teach remedial reading, and I found great video clips on some of the themes in the novels I teach the students. For instance, I found an awful lot of video on abuse. There is one entire video about dating abuse that, I think, the kids can really relate to. The video seems to be quite up-to-date except for the fact that the boyfriend makes a "tape" of music for his girlfriend. Will my students even know what a tape is any more? The message, though, is great. The other disadvantage of the video is that the acting isn't that great. However, I'm not sure my students will realize that. The other video on abuse involves child abuse. This will augment my lessons for another book that I teach. This video is an Oprah Winfrey special, and it is quite gripping. I know the kids will enjoy watching it, and I know that many of my remedial students will relate. Many come from homes that have lots of these problems in them.


Well, I had best go. The Packer game only lasts so long, and then I need to get supper for my husband. Hope you are all having a great weekend. I'll see you in class Tuesday (unless we have a snow day?????).

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