ELA STUFF : Our Class Today

Good evening. Before I turn in and call it a day, I want to talk about how my class went for 6th and 7th period. Usually, it is not the best time of the day as they have already been highly energized and by they time they get to my class, I have to be a "drill sargeant" to keep them in order.

Here are the highlights of the periods:

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  A listening quiz was given to make up for their unit test scores. Partial class standing grades have been given to each of them except for those who were absent (3 of them, i.e after a long weekend).They had listen to an African myth and answer 6 comprehension questions about it. It was ok, rocky but ok.


• Period 7 was alloted for their Independent Reading as Book Report #2 deadline comes on Friday, Oct. 16 which also marks the end of the First Marking Period. Conferences were held for everyone which includes updates of reports they did not turn in or writing assignments (their family stories as retold by them) they have not fully completed or revised for publishing/grading. Only a handful were able to turn in their work and all of them need to be edited for final submission.


• I have also returned their unit test papers-graded and scored including classwork on setting and mood which was also graded and scored.


• Book Reports submitted lack quality reflecting little effort in its production and presentation. I hope many of you doing this will wake up to the reality that high school work will require you so much more. It is what it is.


• Unfortunately, many of them are not paying serious situation about their school work which really makes me very sad but if that is the choice they make inspite all my guidance and help, consequences for these choices are inevitable.
• Also thanks to a concerned guardian who came and conferenced with me after my phone call last Friday night. I appreciate the time and effort you gave to check on your child at school.
  
• Lastly, Kudos to those who are making the most of their time in ELA....I admire your determination and unwavering perseverance. Keep the good study habits developing.

P.S

You want a taste high school? Ok. I have no problem with that.

Toodles,

Ms. Maria Acedo

Ms. Maria Acedo