First, second, and seventh periods had their first stems quiz. We will have a test on the full list (list 21) next Friday.

Afterward, we began writing our formal first draft.

After hours (Photo by G. Scott)

Fourth period had a test on the first half of our parts of speech review. It seemed very difficult for many, and there were concerns about the grades. I reminded them that an assessment is just that: a device to assess students’ understanding. “The test might be on a level higher than I really think your knowledge and proficiency should be,” I told them.

Homework

• First, second, and seventh periods: complete first draft of memoir.
• Fourth period: none (!!)