Request

Well, the school year is coming to a close and we're all heading our separate ways for the summer. As some of you know, I've been teaching English to 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th graders at Víkurskóli. The three upper grades have been working on English language blogs for the past three months, a project I think they've all really enjoyed. I'm extremely proud of them for having the guts to write about their lives in a foreign language, albeit one that they've been hearing via the global media all of their lives. Almost all of them have made dramatic improvements on a very practical level, and I'm confident that they will be able to go out into the world more sure of their ability to communicate in English.

I will unfortunately not be teaching them again next year, as I'm going to the University of Iceland to get my teaching credentials. A bunch of the kids have asked if they can continue their blogs over the summer (!!!) and I of course said Absolutely! They've spent hours uploading photos, figuring out how to add counters and other gadgets and are for the most part Very Proud of their sites. I'd love them to have as much encouragement as possible for their efforts, so my Big Request is this:

Please Check Out My Students' Blogs (listed in my sidebar as "7th- 8th- and 9th Grade Eyes").

Leave a few comments here and there if you can. This is your chance to take an active part in preparing the next generation for life in the English-speaking world! If you have kids, maybe you can help them start an electronic penpal friendship with a happy kid in Iceland!

(To my niece Mekkin: you should definitely read these blogs!)

(To Lynda and digdugand Brian at Copperas Cove: I know you have all taken part in this project by reading and commenting, and I thank you! The kids were very encouraged!)