Tuesday, September 16, 2008

FCAT Bell Ringer...Leadership...Spanish


What do FCAT Bell Ringers, leadership skills, and Spanish have in common? Nothing, unless you're in Ms. Dennis' Spanish class.

Each day our elective teachers begin class with an FCAT Bell Ringer designed to reinforce computational skills. After giving students time to complete the math problems for the day, Ms. Dennis reminded students that good leaders give genuine praise when they see something being done well. The entire class practiced Spanish phrases that could be used to compliment someone on a job well done. One student was appointed as leader while other students were called upon to give answers to the problems (in Spanish, of course). The leader rewarded correct answers with a compliment in Spanish.

Again, what do FCAT Bell Ringers, leadership skills, and Spanish have in common? Everything, if you're in Ms. Dennis Spanish class where she practices leadership by example!

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