1. Each student will have his/her own folder and
will place each writing assignment in that folder.
2. Each student will keep a journal and will do
assignment at the beginning of class while roll is taken. Grades will be
percentage of completion.
Examples: a brief description of that morning, a description of the sky as observed on the way to school, parts of speech found in sentence written on board, diagram a sentence that is written on board, something short but will help students learn.
Examples: a brief description of that morning, a description of the sky as observed on the way to school, parts of speech found in sentence written on board, diagram a sentence that is written on board, something short but will help students learn.
3. Students will write something every day. Grades will be completion for most
assignments.
4. Grade each class’ folder once a week. Student
will choose one assignment to be graded completely. The rest will be completion
grades.
5. Exception for grading will be during research
paper project. Then each section will be graded for completion except otherwise
determined by instructor.
6. Bits and pieces of literature can be used as
examples.
7. Set aside at least one period a week for
writing. Join students in writing; set an example.
8. The focus of English classes should be for
students to be accomplished writers. Businesses are protesting that they can’t
find employees who can write effectively, are providing remedial classes in
writing, and not just business documents.
9. Put together a “literary magazine” of top
writing items (poetry, short stories, articles, narratives, etc.). Doesn’t have
to be “professional” product.
10. Teach writing in units: poetry, essays, short stories. Do the first step with each as a class project. For example, poetry, emotion personification.
10. Teach writing in units: poetry, essays, short stories. Do the first step with each as a class project. For example, poetry, emotion personification.
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