Wednesday, September 26, 2007

It's time to comment on your speaking and writing skills

Suggestion: Make it a point to review the "oral" and "written" rubrics you have in your folders. With your first visit coming up, it's important for you to be conscious of the way you communicate to the personnel and students in your school. (I want you to make a good impression--who knows--it may help you get a job in the near future!)

Never hand anything in that hasn't been proofread.
If you don't trust yourself to catch your own errors, make an arrangement with a classmate or friend to trade papers and proofread for each other. (It's insulting to receive student papers that haven't been proofread).

Check this list of commonly misspelled words:

http://www.yourdictionary.com/library/misspelled.html


Please know the difference between "their, they're and there," and use the right one.

We converse--it hasn't officially evolved into conversate yet...

Know when to use "I" or "me" (I'll give you a great tip in class next time if you remind me).

Remember: First impressions are important!