First drafts of personal narratives were due this week. Initially, I was thrilled and proud of the students that they all managed to get them turned in on time. Then I carried them all home and realized I have to now read them and figure out where we go next. This is the double-edge sword of high homework completion rates.
I also have 90 quizzes to grade. I hate grading those. I also hate giving them, but I am determined to increase spelling proficiency this year, and part of my multi-angled approach to this includes weekly vocab quizzes. We are using cartoons, mobile sentences, and 'super bonus challenges' to achieve this end, but I find that it's more effective if you also quiz them.
In addition, I am starting a new SS unit on Tuesday and lugged home half of my lessons from last year so I can plan out the next two weeks and work on the changes that need to be made.
Just reading your post, I'm so glad I left most of the crap I have to grade in school. I graded one set of quizzes (painful) and I have 2 classes of lab reports to grade (doubly painful).
The worst is when you lug all that crap home and then don't touch it. Try to enjoy part of the long weekend!
I just collected my major essay of the quarter. I don't even want to start, but I did indicate that most students would have the essays back in their hands for final revisions later this week. It's my goal to make my life a living hell this week so I can relax over the weekend.