Since the PASS writing test is tomorrow, we spent the day doing some last-minute course corrections before the big test. Homework None
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Friday
No homework for anyone (except those in fourth period who haven't read through chapter 23)!
More Editing/Prep and a Hierarchy
First, second, and sixth periods worked on writing in preparation for the PASS test coming Tuesday. Fourth period continued with To Kill a Mockingbird, creating a morality hierarchy of the...
PASS Preparation and Say Something
First period took a very individualized approach to class today. We're trying to clear up any loose ends before Tuesday's test. Each student worked on something specific to his/her needs and...
Book Fair and Self-Evals
We had a quick day: book fair and self-evaluations of our practice PASS test from yesterday. Simple, relatively painless. Homework First, second, and sixth periods: none. Fourth period: read through...
PASS work and Presentations
All classes worked on PASS preparation in one form or another. Fourth period also worked on the PASS test in a sense: we didn't have time to do a practice test but we went over the requirements...
MAP Testing
Today, all students had MAP testing. Easy update.
Peer Editing, Paragraph Unity, and Thematic Presentations
First period had a short session of peer editing in preparation for next week's four days of second-drafting. Second and sixth period continued working with paragraphs, looking at paragraph unity....
Details 2, Transitions, and Reliable Narrators
First, second, and sixth periods all continued working on their portfolios. First period looked briefly at transitions; second and sixth periods continued working with details. Fourth period...
Introductions, Presentations, and Details
Second and sixth periods touched briefly on that eternal teaching topic: adding details. We're in the midst of a three-week writing workshop to review materials for the PASS test and wrap up the...
Research and Chapter One
First period did research for Anne Frank project. We'll be working next week on the biography/report based on the research. Fourth period began To Kill a Mockingbird. I simply read the first chapter...
Research, Writing, and Skills
It was a long day. I'm exhausted. Pardon me for merely sharing the fact that the only homework for anyone is fourth period's project, due Monday. Additionally, here's the updated rubric for the...
