REFLECTIVE JOURNAL-WEEK 7

 On day 30, I conducted an achievement test on the three chapters The Happiness Machine, " A Prayer in Spring " and and The Trio in 9th . It was a test paper for 25 marks and time allotted was 35 minutes . In 8, I conducted a group activity by dividing the class into four group and made each group enact a skit based on the chapter The Merchant of Venice.The four groups enacted the drama very well. On day 31 I made students write a paragraph based on the theme of the story The Merchant of Venice . This was followed by a debate session in which on the topic 'Which is the better quality- justice or Mercy' .the debate went very well . In 9th I distributed the answer papers of the previous day test paper. I discussed each questions and clarified the doubts of students . On day 32 I conducted a group activity in 9th by dividing the class into several group and made them right an informal letter related to the context of the story . I give a model for the letter and taught them the format and checked upon each group helping them with activity . In 8th, I gave a brief overview of the poet Kamala Suraiya by showing them pictures related to the life and works of the poet using ICT .On day 33 I taught the poem The grandmother's house by presenting the visual images used in the poem. I showed some video clips relating to the context of the poem to effectively convey emotions contained in the poem.On day 34, I made the students recite the poem my grandmother's house them how to recite with proper rhythm, style and tone in 9th I taught the last portion of the chapter the trio my general teacher from PTM college Ranjini mam came to observe my class and give valid criticism regarding my teaching. I used flash cards and pictures to teach the story. On date 35 I made the students of 8th prepare a write up on the topic :childhood memory'. They were are to write down whatever that comes to their mind while hearing the word childhood and memory . I made them read and discuss their answers. In 9th, I conducted an extempore on the topic 'happiness'. Most of the students participated and tried their best.

Conducting extempore promoted quick thinking affective communication and the ability to organise thoughts on the spot . The group activities helped the students develop a sense of independence in their learning and enhance their creativity. The writing exercises helped me to identify the weak points of students in writing and provide individualised assistance based on their diverse needs. I was able to teach using the method of scaffolding which elevated the efficiency level of my classroom instruction.