Also, the Achieve grade on HAC will change each week. I am not creating a column for each week. If they did not do the four articles that we due Friday, they should be sure to have the six that are due by next Friday. If they do, then they will be back to a 100%.
Section 1 spent the class finishing a timed writing. We spent two weeks learning about author's craft, and today it was time to show what they had learned. I will score these soon. The grade will be based on the demonstration of their knowledge, not so much on grammar. I gave them an outline.
Sections 2 and 3 gave their presentations. So many of them were outstanding! From what I saw, these classes understand author's craft in Red Chief: word choice, sentence structure, and use of irony. Most gave a mature analysis of the version in the Adapted Reader. I am so proud of both of the classes!
Next week I will give the comprehension test and the vocab test for Red Chief.
We will also watch the movie versions of the story.
October 25, 2013
Dear Parents,
As you may
know, the school has purchased access to a program called Achieve3000 for each
student. The purpose of the program is
to give students practice with reading informational articles. In the past, we have seen an increase in DCAS
scores which, we believe, correlates to extensive use of this program.
Access to
computers is adequate at school, but there are weeks when I can only use the
computers one day. However, I know that
many students have access to the internet at home. For this reason, I am requiring the
students to do two Achieve articles per
week.
I realize
that not all students have access to the internet at home. If your child cannot do the program at home,
I understand, and I will adjust the requirements accordingly.
Please sign and return this slip
acknowledging that you understand that your child is expected to complete two
Achieve articles per week. Also,
understand that the scores on the activities do count for a grade; however, twenty-five points are added to the
activity score because Achieve is a tool; perfection is not expected- growth
is. Students are encouraged to take
their time and do their best.
Sincerely,
Mr.
Bosler
Student’s Name
___________________________
Section _____
Parent’s Signature _____________________________
________ Check here
if there is no way your child can get access to a computer two times per week
for a total of about one hour. (There
are weeks when I cannot give students two days in class. Sometimes students are
absent on the computer day).
If you have any questions or concerns, please write them
here.
