Synonyms Unit 3
Today:
We reviewed the unit 3 words.
I discussed a model piece for the narrative.
I gave the students the requirements for the narrative piece.
FYI-
I will be redistributing a few grades in the coming days. It should not really affect things too much. I will move the words assignments into the classwork grade and change the percentages:
- Classwork: 60%
- Homework: 15%
- Quizzes: 15%
- Participation: 10%
Explanation:
This year, I have been trying very hard to structure my writing class differently. I told myself that there must be a better way to teach writing. Maybe there is, but I cannot get it to work in a 50 minute class. The ideal class would have lots of writing time and look like a workshop. What happens, though, is we must have a warm-up. Then I review vocab. Then I teach a small lesson. Before I know it, the class is almost over.
I will be going back to what I know works. Sorry for any confusion. I wanted to try something new, but why stress over something that is just not going to work? Maybe I will try again if we ever go to block scheduling.
