Cat's First English Meow

1st Class:  4-15-2017

My student is in China, and our relationship is not only teacher-student, but we're also cousins. She was very shy at first, and refused to repeat the version of Aesop's Fables that I was using. I quickly devised a plan, though, and it seemed to do the trick. Instead of having her repeat long phrases, I'd read 6 words separately, then do them 2 at a time, 3 at a time, then the whole phrase. Occasional reviews helped refresh her mind, and eventually, she was able to read a full paragraph fluently and quickly. My uncle was a big help, and since I wasn't there to redirect her attention, I'll keep in mind that my uncle needs to be there every time. Lessons are scheduled for once a week, for about an hour. I gave her homework to be ready for the next class, and it was to read the 8 words that I assigned to her 2-3 times a day until the next lesson. Teaching was fun, and although we didn't get as far as I'd hoped, I'm glad to have the chance to boss someone around for education.

If you ever need it, the link to the abridged version of Aesop's Fable is below:

www.parenting-by-example.com/aesop-fables/THE-ANTS-AND-THE-GRASSHOPPER.pdf