Chapter 9 in HDB was a good review of what we've discussed and what we need to keep in mind while planning. It is a useful resource for making sure we have a variety of activities and include controlled and semicontrolled ones. I liked the textbook evaluation form because it is much shorter than what we read last week.

I like what I read to be practical. I do not like to spend my time reading about theories alone. I like reading about things that are useful and that can include the theories. For me that is when the theories actually make sense.

Chapter 10 in the same book was nice for people who haven't done teaching. It's also a good reminder for those of us who have written a million lesson plans. It's important to refresh our brains as to what is important when planning. I find that especially important for me, because I find that I do these things by instinct rather than by any teaching I had as an undergrad. I like to reassure myself that I am doing my best to reach everyone.