Now that the report cards are printed and conferences are underway, I finally have a free moment to update the blog once again. Below is a brief account of what was addressed on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of October.
Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
- On this day the students conducted quiz corrections in order to gain additional points (partial points of 5 instead of the original 10).
- The students also took a look at student papers from past Georgia Middle Grades Writing Assessments.
- Homework: Re-read “Out of Bounds” on pages 165-180 in the Reader/Writer InterActive Workbook. Complete all of the questions on pages 181-183.
- PowerPoint: 10-10-12 I’m a Model, You Know What I Mean
Thursday, October 11th, 2012
- Thursday was an extension of Wednesday’s lesson where we spent more time looking over student models, analyzing what made these writings successful or unsuccessful.
Friday, October 12th
- Assessment Day!
- The students took a quiz over the ELA vocabulary words of their choosing (from the ones posted on the ELA Lexicon Word Wall).
- The students then had to do a 3 paragraph reflection on the experience of performing the Writing Folio Mock Writing Assessment. The guidelines for this portion of the quiz are below:
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In 2-3 paragraphs, answer the questions below:
- How do you think you did on the Mock Writing Assessment?
- Cite specific details to support your opinion of your work.
- Upon what will you improve for next time?
- How do you think you did on the Mock Writing Assessment?
- PowerPoint: 10-12-12 Quiz.Timed Writing.Mission Completion Day
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