Let's Meet Jackson

Meet Jackson.  He is a new student in your class.  As you listen to him speak, what do you notice?  What is your initial impression of him?  Remember, step one is to build a relationship with the child... get to know him/her.  For a transcript of this video, select HERE.

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   Picture of Jackson

Listen closely and take some notes paying particular attention to the following:

  • What is he good at?
  • What does he like to do in his spare time?
  • What is hard for him?
  • What is easy for him?
  • What are his grades?  
  • What are his feelings about school?  
  • What are his feelings about different subjects?
  • What is your initial impression of Jackson?