October 29

ELA 30: Oct 29 Midterm exam and in-class essay writing period…

1. Students had two classes today. In the first class, they wrote their midterm essay. It was the class just before lunch so it was convenient for a few students who chose to stay through lunch for a bit to complete their exam or add to what was already written for more thorough responses.
2. In period two, students were given their in-class essay assignment. We read through, together, the six essay questions they can possibly respond to. We looked at the rubric as well to see exactly how they would be evaluated. After answering a few questions, they got right to it. They each have a folder they’ve attached their name to with lined paper inside. They will be able to work on this assignment only in class and will have to leave their work here outside of class time. The purpose of this is so that I may be able to see more clearly what each student’s ability is without the assistance of a word document program or the assistance of peers. It is also to somewhat simulate the atmosphere students will encounter when they write their Departmental exam.


Posted October 29, 2007 by Waldner in category ELA 30

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