Teaching on the block is not my favorite thing and is something I need to get used to.  One aspect of this longer period is all of the paper work!  Our training suggested having three different activities during a period. So, to me that means having the students do something that they are then responsible for, something that they are turning in for a grade or a mark toward class participation.  Currently, I am drowning!  My head is no where near above water.  I am looking for organized teachers, and/ or teachers who teach on the block to share their secrets to being more successful in this area.