And again...

I'm starting my lesson plans this week! I'm continuing to edit my other unit chunks; it has actually been helpful doing them at the same time. Ultimately, I'm not going to be too worried about it. While making the plans, I need to remember to keep them detailed (so a sub could pick them up and know what needs to be done). Also while planning, I need to note which strategies I will be integrating. I have been trying to challenge myself with my unit; from changing the final assessment, to the activities within the unit. I have been integrating things that I really wouldn't have thought of on my own. It wasn't the case in the beginning of the planning, but I am getting more and more confident about my abilities to plan a successful lesson and ultimately a unit.  I think that this is slowly but surely preparing me for student teaching. I'm not sure how much I'll be expected to plan on my own and to what extent, but it is nice to know won't be completely clueless if this happens.

Another huge revision for me to work on is the teacher journal. I need to look back at the books and take careful note of where I wrote things down and what I thought about them, by using the double entry journal method. I was told that I didn't write down enough about the readings in my journal. I've noticed that a lot of others are also struggling with this piece as well. In all honesty, I've been slacking on it lately since we have been focusing on the unit chunks.

Good luck, everyone! Have a great Thanksgiving :)

Sam