I visited Julie's 7th grade English class today at Øster Farimagsgade. The class is about 20 kids. They were taking a test today, so I had a chance to sit and work on some of my Danish homework. 2 of the kids finished about a half-hour early, and they gave me a tour of the school. I commented to them that they must be pretty good to finish the test so fast. "Oh, no, we just don't look over our answers" was his reply. These two guys only took 30 minutes to do the test, and the rest of the class took an hour. I don't think the rest were looking over their answers for 30 minutes. :) Thats the response I would have expected though from a Dane.
The school is kindergarten through age 16. 3 stories and a basement. The gym is in a separate building in the "backyard". The kindergarten is also in a separate building back there.
I peeked at the front page of one of the tests. They were given about 30 words and had to write the plural form. Child, negro, deer, etc. I'm not sure what else was on the test.
For the last 10-15 minutes of class, I gave a little powerpoint presentation about Minnesota. I compared it to Denmark by putting a map of Denmark inside Minnesota. Denmark fits inside, and is about 1/4 the size of MN. We have nearly identical populations and size of economy.
Then I showed a bunch of pictures of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Ortonville, and our farm (got these from Johannes). Gave some facts about Minnesota, talked about the Mall of America, did a 2 minute overview of Minnesota history, and then told them the Minnesota sports teams.
I'm going to be going on Tuesdays after school to help in the library, and then on Thursdays in the 7th grade English class.
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Guess kids all over the world are similar - some double check those tests and try to apply all of their brain power and some well...you met some.
Congrats on your fine presentation. I am able to tell that it was well thought out and planned.
SB
We enjoyed reading your blog today where it is sunny and warm. Liked the over view that you gave. I (PB) go back to MN on Friday.
Loved all of the photos!
We enjoyed reading your blog today where it is sunny and warm. Liked the over view that you gave. I (PB) go back to MN on Friday.
Loved all of the photos!
Were the Danes just assuming the snow would melt soon and that was why they didn't clear it off? Tell me about organic food in Denmark? How does it compare in price to generic? Maybe most of the food is "natural"? Can you believe Paul going back to Minnesota just in time to be stuck in a snowstorm? Can't go wrong selling stock at a profit. Treat yourself with part of the profits. Wonder what our farm looks like from an Austrian's point of view. December corn is $4.25 today, ouch. Go to church so you can tell about it, we had good turnout at Ash Wednesday. I got ashed and then absently minded smeared the ash all over my forehead. Da. Love Dad
Sounds like your powerpoint, etc went well. I wish I had those computer skills.
I wonder if the ashes were on your dad's clothes??
:)
"Guess kids all over the world are similar - some double check those tests and try to apply all of their brain power and some well...you met some."
These two guys spoke English very well. I think they definitely checked it over. Danish people don't want to appear better than anyone else, so he dodged my compliment with the "didn't check it over" remark. I'm guessing he aced the test.
Jante Law
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