# Unit 3 Lesson 8 Counter Pattern Unplugged **URL:** \ **Category:** CS Discoveries\ **Tags:** csd-unit-3, csd-unit-3-lesson-8\ **Created:** [March 18, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-3-lesson-8-counter-pattern-unplugged/25680 "2019-03-18T23:02:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sjohnso3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@sjohnso3](https://forum.code.org/u/sjohnso3)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-3-lesson-8-counter-pattern-unplugged/25680/1 "2019-03-18T23:02:40Z")
I am preparing for this lesson tomorrow or the following day and curious about how it went for others. Any tips? Things that worked well, things that didn’t? Thanks in advance! -Shannon [sjohnso3@tacoma.k12.wa.us](mailto:sjohnso3@tacoma.k12.wa.us) ---
**Author:** ![bradleywellsashley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/bradleywellsashley/32/522_2.png) [@bradleywellsashley](https://forum.code.org/u/bradleywellsashley)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-3-lesson-8-counter-pattern-unplugged/25680/2 "2019-03-24T13:41:33Z")
Shannon, How did it go? Sorry I’m just seeing this - in my classes it was a mix. A few of the groups (I split into groups with poster paper) enjoyed the activity and said it made sense, others caught onto the counter pattern from other experiences and really just wanted to program on the computer. Brad ---
**Author:** ![susan.honsinger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e5b9ba/32.png) [@susan.honsinger](https://forum.code.org/u/susan.honsinger)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-3-lesson-8-counter-pattern-unplugged/25680/3 "2019-03-24T17:10:50Z")
Shannon - can you tell us how it went? I have this one tomorrow and I am not feeling it…I think my students are going to be confused. ---
**Author:** ![sjohnso3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@sjohnso3](https://forum.code.org/u/sjohnso3)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-3-lesson-8-counter-pattern-unplugged/25680/4 "2019-03-25T22:45:06Z")
Sorry for the delay. How did it go? It went okay with some students catching on (similar to Brad Ashley’s experience it sounds like) but others were totally lost. When I do it again, I will do a better time reminding myself of the lesson and being able to do a thorough demo for students. Also, point out the information in the commands as my Middle Schoolers were not able to find and understand that on their own without some guidance. In general, my students tend to grumble when it is packet work and not Code Studio so I found I was fighting that resistance too. Shannon Johnson Wainwright Intermediate CTE, Computer Science 253-571-2116 ![cid:image002.jpg@01D3A3EC.C7ED8DC0](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex016/uploads/codeorgforum/original/2X/c/c284d55f9bee2d022cc6d0e6757d291dfccb4fa1.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex016/uploads/codeorgforum/original/2X/c/cb6477d7486e12f28258ffdc8751d356bee647a8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![susan.honsinger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e5b9ba/32.png) [@susan.honsinger](https://forum.code.org/u/susan.honsinger)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-3-lesson-8-counter-pattern-unplugged/25680/5 "2019-03-25T23:00:08Z")
Thanks for that update! I also saw that someone has reworded the handout and I wonder if that might help my guys… Susan Honsinger Teacher Saint Mary Catholic School Fort Walton Beach, FL 850-243-8913 Dedicated to Catholic values, Saint Mary Catholic School is a Christ-centered educational community committed to academic excellence, spiritual growth, individual responsibility, and service to others. LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.