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Kathy Magiera
Kinugasa Junior High School
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Greetings from Kinugassa Junior High School. Previously, Ms. Marron held this position, so I knew I had some big shoes to fill. In the first few weeks, many of the students and faculty called me Ms. Marron, and it is easy to do, since both of our names start with M. We all would get a good laugh out of it, and it was a good way for me to introduce myself again.
I was not sure what to expect from the students, as this is my first year as an ALT. My goal for the year, is to keep the students interested and engaged in English so they will want to learn more. One way I try to do that is to eat lunch as often as I can with the students. At first I did not bring chips or cookies, but now, I do bring my potato chips and cookies in my plastic bag. I bring enough chips to share with the “group” I am eating lunch with. They are all interested in my sandwich, chips and cookies. However, I am equally impressed with their “obento” that the mother’s have prepared. If my children were only so lucky!
Another fun activity we used this year for Halloween was Halloween alliterations. Since the 9th grade students had a basic concept of Halloween we wanted to use the words they knew to make some tongue twisters. This activity had everyone involved and laughing. Each student had to stand up and say one alliteration out loud in front of the whole class. One example was : “Pink pumpkin plays pool” I don’t think the students will forget the word pumpkin after that.
Each day at Kinugassa is a learning experience about Japan and its customs too. The JET’s have been so welcoming and so has the rest of the faculty. The social studies teacher was proud to show me some traditional Japanese armor the students have been making. I have been surprised and delighted every teaching day with something new. This has been a wonderful experience which I hope to continue.
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