First, fourth, and sixth periods began looking at the PASS rubric’s “Content and Development” criteria.
| 4 | Presents a clear central idea about the topic Fully develops the central idea with specific, relevant details Sustains focus on central idea throughout the writing |
| 3 | Presents a central idea about the topic Develops the central idea but details are general, or the elaboration may be uneven Focus may shift slightly, but is generally sustained |
| 2 | Central idea may be unclear Details need elaboration to clarify the central idea Focus may shift or be lost causing confusion for the reader |
| 1 | There is no clear central idea Details are sparse and/ or confusing There is no sense of focus |
We looked at some specific examples, judged their merit as a class, then worked as in pairs with additional passages. We were trying to get a feel for what will be required to maximize students’ scores for the “C/D” criteria.
Sixth period, due to poor choices regarding talking and attentiveness, did not work in groups, but basically covered the same material.
Fourth period, in addition to completing the rubric activity, went through a final scene from Anne Frank. They were a great-working group today, as they usually are.
Second period continued with the poetry project. The first group has now finished, more or less. It was a learning process for everyone: probably more painful for the group than for the class, but hopefully it will be helpful for all, especially the groups that follow.
Homework
- First period: come up with three topics for research paper (which we’ll be starting Wednesday).
- Second period:
- continue working on project;
- check notes about group one on Moodle (courses) website.
- Fourth period: explosive diary entry.
- Sixth period: evaluate one entry.
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