The year is off to a great start. Students are in reading circles, dual credit students have completed an extensive pre-test to address individual needs, and preparation for the fall STAAR revealed success, specifically in student writing.
This semester I am utilizing the progressive monitoring log. While I’ve always monitored student progress through drafts, small group feedback, and one-on-one conferences, the clip board laps are new but proving to be a great addition.
Finally, and as a positive side note, I’ve been most pleased to hear colleagues make note of one of my reading circles who reads in the hallway. They seem to be surprised that the students are engaged, on track, and simply enjoying the book. I cannot take the credit. It was simply the act of allowing students choice, holding them accountable to a specific role each week, and of course monitoring their progress. The same approach last fall with my Creative Writing class produced similar results. The choice board assignment allowed extensive choice, thus students took chances with their writing and the fluency abounded in ways I do not often seen in my composition courses.
2020 is going to be an awesome academic year!
P.S. I preparing for administration. I love the classroom, so I think in about two to three years I’ll take the leap into a new arena in education. I want to contribute in new ways in the field that I love.
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