I tell the students they must write something. I have lots of kids in the beginning put things like, "I'm not sure what this question means" or, "I couldn't remember which was the cause and which was the effect." So as long as they have something to written down to share with their partner - they get credit. However, even if the student has all 9 RAH-RAH grades very low, it is only one grade averaged in with all of the other grades. When I enter the RAH-RAH grade, it usually only makes an average go up or down one or two points. As far as the labels - I only handwrite the questions on one sheet and then make copies. I just have the template so I can just pull one sheet out at the beginning of the week and quickly jot down some questions about what we did last week.
I love your ideas and think I may adopt and adapt them for my class. I was a little concerned, however, about the marking of the RAH-RAH sheets. If a student takes a while to "get it" and starts the 9 week block with lots of Xs for incomplete or work not done do they have these zero marks averaged too. What if by the 2nd or 3rd week they get into the routine and start completing their work in a consistent manner, do they have their mark dragged down by the first 3 weeks of work? _______________________________________________ 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
