RMWP Camp Day 15

7:30-3:30

Schedule:
- Prompt: "Has developing the materials for your own campaign helped you to understand what it takes to be a "real" political candidate? Explain."
- Lab time: Conferencing
- Campaign tweets
- Completion of display boards
- Parent showcase

Today was my last day with the writing camp. Although I must admit I am glad to officially start my "summer break," I have enjoyed learning from the teachers and students. My most significant take-away is that I really feel like I could work with middle school students. I have wondered about that for the last couple of years, considering that I could enjoy middle school much more than primary. I believe the last three weeks have confirmed that for me.

Today's showcase was probably the best yet. The students' essays were right on target, and their commercials and Voice Threads were engaging and entertaining. I felt that the parents seemed to truly enjoy all of the work from this week, not only the work belonging to their own child. It was nice to see their affirmation for each other.

I currently teach only reading, but I feel that the last three weeks have strengthened me overall as a language arts teacher, and I will be much more prepared to teach writing if opportunity calls. :)