*This dialogue began on the MOT2 between Bonita, Gina, and myself. I hope we can continue having it here since it wasn't related to the designated MOT2 chapters of the week...*
Thanks for the record keeping ideas, Bonita. Another idea I've seen is to get a folder (no pockets) and tape index cards on either side. Make one card per student. Overlap the cards so they all fit. Write the students' names on the bottom of the index card so you can easily see them. Can you visualize this? It's hard to explain. I need to try this in the fall. I could see myself having 2 folders, one for each class I teach. And I imagine the index cards would only last one unit/strategy. Anecdotal notes could be made on these. These notes could be taken during a book discussion, 1:1 conference, or even at home as you look over a written assignment. I feel like I need to find a checklist system that works well for me, like the one you described. I guess I need some symbols to put in the little boxes. Like I said in an earlier post, I am never sure what to write. What do you write in the little gradebook-like boxes? I like the idea of trying to combine this method with a place for comments. Hmmm... How does everyone else keep records? How do you assessa (and grade) your students overall comprehension and strategy use? Kerry/5th > > > Some low-tech ways to keep records on students if you have not already > used/thought about these: > composition book--2-5 pages per student (one for each class). you just > turn to that student's page as you begin a conference. > Stickers--some people use those big labels and write on them and then just > transfer them to the student composition book. > For checklists like I described--I think it would be worthwhile to create > a sort of minigradebook format with the descriptor as the checklist item and > the student names down the other side...does not leave room for comments > though--unless you add some sort of sticker page that is easily > accessible. Could be done with a two-sided folder maybe... > > What are your thoughts? > > :)Bonita > > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
