Class 8 - Typhoon - English Week Activity

 It was a Group Activity in which a hidden table with different scores that were revealed only on the request of the participant team, after correctly performing the language related task assigned. Scores were randomly arranged with Ts and Ds in between for a twist. The tasks included composing sentences with specified grammar rules, sharing the format of certain writing skill topics, selecting the sentence with correct punctuation marks, speaking tongue twisters and dumb charade based on idioms and phrases. Team with the maximum score won.

Class 8 - Email Relay Race

It was a Group Activity in which students were given numbers. Each number was a part of the dictation which they mailed to the next number. Last number had a passage, which he/she had to complete correctly using the words of the dictation. This last passage was to be mailed to the teachers, with the entire thread. The group with maximum correct blanks and spellings, and sending it the earliest won.

Class 8 - Pecha Kucha - English Week Activity

 Pecha Kucha (Japanese word meaning Chit-Chat)

Pecha Kucha is a storytelling format where a presenter shows 20 slides for 20 seconds of commentary each. At a Pecha Kucha Night, individuals gather at a venue to share personal presentations about their work. Students had to present 7-8 slides for 15 seconds each, with a maximum of 10 words on each slide. They presented verbally as well, speaking about stories, folklore, feminism, racism, equality, adulteration, the current news, self love and many more. Mrs. Kimmy Jain, mother of Gauri Jain, Class 7, was the judge of the day.

The Future Teacher

 The Future Teacher

Sitting in my chair and thinking of the phrase 'The Future Teacher' I just realized, how have the dimensions changed from our past. The teacher today is so different from the teacher we were yesterday. Suddenly we have become so fast forward in technology that we need to struggle with technology every single day and actually make it a part of our everyday life. Not just grasping it but also sharing it with the students is the task.

What does Future has in its womb?

Future definitely is hidden but it surely is challenging. To match the pace and to deliver content in a manner that it benefits students and also keeps them up-to-date with the wonders of technology, without compromising on their engagement with the content, a teacher has to definitely use a variety in the lessons and make them interesting. Facing the Corona times, a teacher must do something that opens up doors for the students to explore the real world while still sitting in their comfort zones.

What all can I add to the lesson?

There is a certain connection that students have with the teacher writing on the board so why not make it available even online? Whiteboards are a very easy solution for this traditional question. Teachers can go on using augmented reality and not just the usual youtube videos for reference to make it easier for a child to understand and experience the world. Talking to students is important too, and giving them opportunities to participate to speak and express themselves. 

Also, dear teacher, it is very important for you to make some space for yourself, meditate and relax because you are the driving force and you must keep on going.

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Class 7 English Week Activity: B+ve

 Students were given a set of 21 negative sentences which they had to convert into positive, working with their groups and send them to the teacher as a collaborative effort.