Speaking and Listening - it's a measurable skill!

Melissa starts next week with her first lesson and we are getting excited for all of the speaking and listening interactions for our students. She will start with a formal introduction, with plenty of modeling so the students are prepared to introduce themselves too. The students will then be expected to practice their own introductions in front of the class with audience applause. WE, the teachers, will be able to observe our students in an authentic setting and assess our students on a variety of skills. The 3rd graders will also take part in a team building human spiderweb exercise and a partner mirroring exercise. Because we are a team, Melissa will repeat this same lesson for each of our classes. Can't wait to compare how our students did and to reflect on how a lesson can "change" and morph to fit the group.