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The speech at the opening ceremony went well, even though I was nervous about speaking in front of everyone. I was worried that I might have spoken too fast, but Hasegawa-sensei told me that I did fine and that I didn't look nervous, so that's good.
Today, I managed to survive the all important first day of Being a High School English Teacher in Japan. I was pretty nervous beforehand, but I think the lessons were successful. I taught four of my first year classes at my base school today. The first two classes were a bit quiet and shy, so I worried about how well they were understanding (or if they were enjoying the class), but they did fairly well on the worksheets. The second two classes were a bit more lively, though I sense that I might eventually need to give a couple of the more rowdy boys a talking to. I gave the students my self introduction then I had them partner up and ask each other some 'getting to know you' questions. I think my favorite responses where when I asked students what they wanted to become. Some of the best responses where 'a god', 'Anpanman', and 'Kamen Rider'. I spent the rest of the periods when I didn't have classes grading their worksheets and organizing my files. I also spend the last half and hour or so relaxing and talking with Shono-sensei, the second youngest teacher at our school (of course, I'm the youngest).
This weekend I don't get time off because it's the school festival (which should be fun), so I get two substitute holidays to make up for it. Because of the way my schedule works out, one of them is tomorrow. I'm planning on spending my day off relaxing and playing around on Pottermore because I finally got my e-mail! My user name is RoseAvis146, if anyone wants to add me!
Today, I managed to survive the all important first day of Being a High School English Teacher in Japan. I was pretty nervous beforehand, but I think the lessons were successful. I taught four of my first year classes at my base school today. The first two classes were a bit quiet and shy, so I worried about how well they were understanding (or if they were enjoying the class), but they did fairly well on the worksheets. The second two classes were a bit more lively, though I sense that I might eventually need to give a couple of the more rowdy boys a talking to. I gave the students my self introduction then I had them partner up and ask each other some 'getting to know you' questions. I think my favorite responses where when I asked students what they wanted to become. Some of the best responses where 'a god', 'Anpanman', and 'Kamen Rider'. I spent the rest of the periods when I didn't have classes grading their worksheets and organizing my files. I also spend the last half and hour or so relaxing and talking with Shono-sensei, the second youngest teacher at our school (of course, I'm the youngest).
This weekend I don't get time off because it's the school festival (which should be fun), so I get two substitute holidays to make up for it. Because of the way my schedule works out, one of them is tomorrow. I'm planning on spending my day off relaxing and playing around on Pottermore because I finally got my e-mail! My user name is RoseAvis146, if anyone wants to add me!
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