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Why won't they give me the new 3rd and 4th grade books?!
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NYC_Gal



Joined: 08 Dec 2009
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:47 pm    Post subject: Why won't they give me the new 3rd and 4th grade books?! Reply with quote
It's frustrating! I'd like to use this last week to make my first lessons already. I may just borrow my friend's copy. Ugh!

Is anyone else in the same boat?
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Senior



Joined: 31 Jan 2010
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Why would you start the book on day one? Just make them a "Getting to Know You" lesson for the first week. They will hate you forever if you make them work their ass off from day one.
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Ramen



Joined: 15 Apr 2008
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Playing games until I get my books with teacher's book. Razz
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NYC_Gal



Joined: 08 Dec 2009
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I don't want them to work their asses off. I want to make a fun powerpoint and possibly a game. Even if we don't use it the first day, I have all of this week to create lessons, as I'm deskwarming. I like to do them in advance.
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Senior



Joined: 31 Jan 2010
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
NYC_Gal wrote:
I don't want them to work their asses off. I want to make a fun powerpoint and possibly a game. Even if we don't use it the first day, I have all of this week to create lessons, as I'm deskwarming. I like to do them in advance.


The books come in big packs. Go snooping around your school. They are probably dumped in a dark, dusty corner some where.
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NYC_Gal



Joined: 08 Dec 2009
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I can't be bothered to start exploring every room. My school is pretty big. I'm just annoyed. Luckily, my friend is lending me his. It's just madness.

First day of classes: Here's the book. Now where's your lesson and materials?

Rolling Eyes
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Ramen



Joined: 15 Apr 2008
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
NYC_Gal wrote:

First day of classes: Here's the book. Now where's your lesson and materials?

Rolling Eyes


That's what you'd ask your co-teacher for. You'll just be assisting. Razz
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Senior



Joined: 31 Jan 2010
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ramen wrote:
NYC_Gal wrote:

First day of classes: Here's the book. Now where's your lesson and materials?

Rolling Eyes


That's what you'd ask your co-teacher for. You'll just be assisting. Razz


I have all new co-teachers this year. I'm really thinking about pulling this stunt.
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NYC_Gal



Joined: 08 Dec 2009
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hehe I know, but I like to prepare. It's in my nature. I know it's against nature here, but why not make fun powerpoint lessons and games during my free time? It makes it easier once the school year starts, being ahead of the game.
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NYC_Gal



Joined: 08 Dec 2009
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just got'em!
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Senior



Joined: 31 Jan 2010
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
NYC_Gal wrote:
Hehe I know, but I like to prepare. It's in my nature. I know it's against nature here, but why not make fun powerpoint lessons and games during my free time? It makes it easier once the school year starts, being ahead of the game.


Completely logical and proactive thinking. Attributes wholly not valued here.
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AustSaint



Joined: 26 Jun 2003
Location: Yongmun
PostPosted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I am in the same boat as the OP, but I had spring camp this week, I have no idea who my co-teacher will be and my school isn't really accomodating to the foreign teachers here. I imagine the first week will be either, no classes or trying to work out a good working relationship with my new co-teacher. I will miss my old co-teacher...
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