Number of Posts

I found it difficult to blog every time I had a thought or reflected upon my personal goal. In addition, my partner for this blog had difficulty as well so I could not respond to any posts since none were made. I have done more reflecting and jotting notes, but not necessarily transferring them to the blog site as of late. I posted a few comments from this month, which I attributed to prior months as that is when the reflection took place.

I think if there was more of a forum feel to the blog, it might be easier to insure a monthly by monthly posts. It is hard to remember to blog monthly even though active reflection is taking place.

C & D Activities - need suggestions

As commented earlier, I am having trouble developing C and D quadrant activities for my students, especially in 9th grade civics. I feel I do a good job of relating new information to students in ways they would understand (real world examples) when I am lecturing and they are taking notes, but putting this idea of being relevant, and deeper thinking into a planned activity I am definitely struggling with.

I want to avoid "sppon-feeding" information to my students. At times I think I develop deeper thinking, applicable activites that are relevant to my students without even knowing it. I still feel I am missing something, or how to turn a "spoon-fed" worksheet or assignment into a more deeper level, relevant activity that they will remember....any suggestions?