Tuesday, January 12, 2016
I am going to discuss the advantages of mock trials in the classroom. I was a juror in The Trial of Cain in eighth grade, and I was a witness in a drunk driving case in Phil Ribiero's Methods of Teaching Social Studies. Mock trials are a great way in which to foster critical thinking. How often do... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Knee Surgery Success
Uncle Richard's knee surgery is a success. Aunt Sandra said he was doing well after the surgery. I do not know how he is doing right now, although if it was anything out of the normal. positively or negatively, I would surely hear. I have done some calculating. I will have my house paid off to Aunt... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
I Love This
I love writing entries for The Giving Up Teaching Series. What I have loved most are writing the entries about my time spent in Phil Ribiero's Methods of Teaching Social Studies. Phil was my second favorite teacher at Loyola College. The course was my second favorite as well. We love writing about... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Talking Is Hard
My favorite Christmas present was the Walk the Moon album Talking is Hard. Ann gave it to me. Their song "Shut Up and Dance" is my favorite song for this year. Cousin Vince's grandson Pete is going to live in Arizona from January through March. Ocean City, Maryland, where Pete lives really slows... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
I Did It
Overall, I have been solid in keeping my New Year's Resolutions over the last several years. When I have set my mind to something, I get it done. However, there has been one resolution that I have not done well in keeping. Since 2011, I have had a resolution to organizing my house. Each year, I... Sign in to see full entry.