What have you seen in language arts/reading instruction?
On the last day, I saw the usual reading instruction they do everyday. Guided reading, partner reading, silent reading and teacher directed reading. They worked on some more vocabulary for a new story they were reading. They use basil books for the teacher directed reading.
What have you taught in your internship?
I did not get the opportunity to teach anything on the last day, but did a lot of observing.
Comment on any interesting things that you have noticed about your school, the teachers, the students, or the curriculum.
I thought it was interesting that they used basil books for the teacher directed reading, but figured they are doing what they can to improve their reading scores. I did not want to leave and neither did the students. They gave us hugs and begged us not to leave. The teacher thanked us for all we did and told us good luck in the future. This experience has made me want to be a teacher even more and more comfortable with teaching an upper elementary grade. This is also given me a look at what all is involved in teaching.
