And just like that, the second week of school is over. A new group of faces has walked into my life, and I must say that I feel very encouraged about this year after the great start we have had. I've enjoyed learning about and getting to know my new littles.
Last week we started figurative language. On Friday, I had groups create examples of certain literary devices. Each group received a different picture and was asked to create examples of literary devices based on their picture. And these kids came to work! Once they got settled in and thought about their picture, they got into it, and I sat back and watched them work together to invent some really thoughtful responses.
Here are just a couple of the ones they came up with:
- The sun's rays were bullets shooting through the trees.
- The trail was a gold stairway leading to the finish line.
- The mile-high mountain made skyscrapers look small.
We also turned in 6 word memoirs on Friday, which is one of my absolute favorite lessons. This assignment is like a window into their souls. Telling a story with a limit of 6 words forces you to be creative and lay your heart on paper. And these guys, again, rose to the challenge:
- We never learn, until we see.
- We don't have to be ordinary.
- Still a kid. To be continued...
- Don't say it. Come show it.
- Small in size, not in heart.
- Luck does not come from cookies.
-Life's like shadows; you control it.
- Let the notes take you away.
- We're all stories in the end.
- Lights, camera, wait a second, action.
- Words express things I never could.
- I see good in every evil.
- Wait. What are we doing again?
- Laughing is my life-long infection.
- When it rains, play in puddles.
- If you talk, you're a goner.
And mine:
- Long hours. Feet screaming. Worth it.
These are only a few but if these responses are any indication, I think we'll have a year full of deep thinking, creative writing, and meaningful collaboration. All this and our first volleyball game on Tuesday? Let's do this 7th graders!
