6th graders...

Yesterday was a tough day for both of us; more so for Jeremy though. Just about everday we have atleast one 6th grade class. Everyone was once a 6th grader and knows how they can be. So as the ESL teacher for them, it's tough for us already because of a slight language barrier, but to add the typical 6th grade syndrome to the mix, makes teaching them even harder. Don't get me wrong, we have a couple 6th grade classes where the students actually do their homework and try to participate. But it's always those few classes that get under your skin that you dwell on, and yesterday was one of those days. Jeremy had two 6th grade classes back to back, and his last class was the worst of them. The poor guy looked so drained after class :( The whole situation just isn't good because it's late at night for us, the students have been in school all day long, and the powerpoints just don't have that spark to keep the students' interest for 50 minutes. We survive though, and so do the students. We just hope that soon all, or most of, the students will do their homework so that more will talk and participate in class.