Thank you! I'm so grateful for the support of these high school buddies, who joined me for a video call today. Yes, if you've been paying attention, I've mentioned how I've got some big plans, and a grand vision, and how I share all of it in my 2nd book, coming out mid-February, 2021..!! Now, before I go and tell the whole world, though, I wanted to tell friends, old and new, first. Ok, so these awesome high school dudes showed up today to hear all about it. If you're seeing this post before my official book launch (mid-February '21), and would like to join a small-group video call, please send me an email ( chioccanetwork@gmail.com ) and I'll be sure to schedule you in for one that fits your schedule. Yes, I'm happy to share the big plans, and grand vision with you, in an upcoming small-group video conference call. Sure, just email me at chioccanetwork@gmail.com ...ok? Thanks again to these guys! ~~~~ Adam Chiocca ~~~~ [unconventional book tour, day 17, 1/17/21]
I'm happy to say that this year was my best yet. Combined with having more time to plan and prep for great units and lessons (now being post-Master's time), and with all the new knowledge and skills I learned from my M.A.T., it was a great year! You know... having those 4 years of teaching experience before doing my M.A.T., also, I think, really helped me to grow as an educator. We did some really exciting units this year. For example, building on some lessons I found in some Adult-ESL texts, I created a 3-week unit titled "Helping Your Family to Buy a Home!" Yes - so, we made "dream homes" out of cardboard boxes and materials. Students learned "Mr. Chiocca's 11 Steps to Buying a Home," and they made YouTube videos and Audio Recordings for the Final Project. The kids learned about mortgages, down payments, PITI - Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance; and how to work with real estate agents and brokers. In addition, students learned ...
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