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The class began with reflecting on the work from the previous class and discussing the thoughts the pupils had seeing their work on the wall rather than just on the desk. Not all pupils participated in the conversation I noticed so I moved forward with the lesson. I allowed the pupils to begin working on their fonts made with coloured paper rather than the white paper as we had done so in the previous class. Some pupils were displeased with the method they had used previously with the white paper did not work as well as with the coloured paper.

Due to nerves, I started my PowerPoint presentation in the middle of the class rather than the start of it as I had intended. However I began the presentation, showing the pupils samples of works using Font by different artists. Splitting them into groups I had the pupils interpret the works in a Think Pair Share exercise. Each pupil had to participate. Giving a time limit of two minutes helps to have the pupils invested. Each group presents an idea which is written on the board. Once every group has participated, the open classroom discussion may begin.
Some pupils experienced difficulties or lack of understanding in regards to the task of creating the 3D paper words. I brought them individually to show them the paper words on the wall. While it helped the individual pupil, I was not in full control of the entire class. Introducing peer teaching would have been a better approach as it would have given the pupils a sense of responsibility.

 This was a particularly successful method of teaching the pupils font. They had grown frustrated and disinterested with simply drawing font. This method also allows for more freedom while making the font. The pupils responded well to this practice as they got to see their words as forms rather than just a drawing.
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