First of all, I'd like to welcome you to my blog. My intention's to make it a place for cherishing great memories of working with school children. Here you'll find some tips, projects done by my pupils, their essays and poems, video clips (I don't know if it's me, but my pupils really enjoy singing), and things that can be interesting and useful.
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
HIPPO 2019 Semi-finals
Five of my students tried their best to do their reading and writing tests, more challenging than at qualifications, but it was not enough. The youngest ones were just a few points away from the finals though.
Stefan Vujin III4 (R: 29/30 + W: 40.5/45)
Milica Ladik V3 (R: 40/40 + W: 31.5/45)
Darko Tot VII1 (R: 32/34 + W: 27/45)
Boris Vukov VII4 (R: 30/34 + W: 21/45)
Sunday, 14 April 2019
Problem Pages
Then, I asked them to form four-member groups. Each group got a letter asking for advice. I explained the task (read the letter, identify the causes of the problem(s) and the consequences as well, using the problem tree technique, and suggest some advice) and checked their understanding.
Later, I monitored the group work and encouraged teamwork of students. I also shared some suggestions and provided assistance when needed.
Each group shared their work with the others, who gave their feedback.
In the next lesson, the same groups gathered around the new task - to write a letter of advice. But, first, I read an example of such a letter, and asked them some questions (How does the letter begin / end? In which part of the letter is compassion shown? In which part of the letter is the hope that the advice will help? In which part are the tips mentioned and the expected results stated?);
Again, I monitored the group work and helped them when needed.
Each group read their letters of advice and the others commented.
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Greetings from...
Dear mom,
Greetings from Paris!
Paris is the most beautiful city in France. I am here with my best friend Nađa, and we are so amazed with this city.
So many tourists come here and take photographs of the Eiffel Tower.
We are in a very luxurious hotel, and guess what - it has a big pool! Every day Nađa and I swim there.
I will tell you everything when I come back.
Yours,
Nena
P.S. Cant' wait to see you!
Nevena Nakrajkućin, V3