Keep in mind if you decide to move that 6th graders are just beginning to transition from concrete thinking into formalized thinking, and as a group they will be everywhere on the spectrum between those two points. They also work much slower than your 8th graders and high school students, so be prepared to allow more time for assignments, or to begin the year with shorter assignments. They will quickly catch on to your in depth lessons and they do love to be treated like they're older. I often say to them that I'm telling them a secret that usually only 8th graders get to learn. They eat up that kind of praise. I too have taught both levels, and I thoroughly enjoy 6th grade learners.
DeAnn Kaduce Swinney Dual Language School 1106 W. 47th St. Kansas City, MO64112 (816)418-6275, ext. 0307 FAX: (816)418-6280 Stop planning for teaching and start planning for learning. ________________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 4:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LIT] Considering a move, but need some advice I have taught 6th and 8th grade, and currently teach both right now. I would jump full time into 6th grade in a heartbeat. You have less "attitude" from the kids. They are not as jaded as the older ones and are more excited about learning. Pat www.pawsofwood.com _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
