Project Wrap-Up

All of my regular English classes completed their projects today on Freak the Mighty. I have started grading them, and so far, I have been pleased with a majority of the work I am seeing. Some students went above and beyond, and their folders are exceptional! By using class time wisely and focusing on the work, most students had ample time to finish the work. A few students have turned in incomplete work which will be reflected in the folder grade. I should have all of the folder grades posted before the Thanksgiving break. In addition, every student in my regular classes took the AR test on Freak the Mighty, and every student earned a passing grade.

My advanced classes will have their literature circle projects finished by the end of class on Tuesday. I have been happy to observe that the students are all working together pleasantly in each group. They have not bickered or complained about partners at all, which is really quite an achievement. On occasion, a few groups have not used their time as well as they might, but their cooperative spirit has been wonderful. Advanced classes are also working on their mystery stories, and I have posted the dates for the remainder of the mystery writing project on the assignment page. Most students in my advanced classes have earned all of the required AR points for this nine weeks — and then some!

Next week, we will just have a two day week, and there will not be a journal due for any students. I hope all of our Mountain Gap families enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday! I will be spending time with my family, my pug, and my quilting. I know everyone is looking forward to a break.

AR and Progress Report Reminders

Progress reports go home to all students on Friday. Today, I added AR points as a grade. If your child has no AR points or only a few points, the overall grade for English will look quite a bit lower. Please keep in mind that this is a progress report only, and that AR points are not really due until December 15. Students may take a test on the book that they are reading in class, but we will not finish the book this week. All students should be able to take a test on the class book before Thanksgiving. As students turn in TOPS reports that print when they pass a test, I will change the AR grade on STI up until the deadline day.  Students need to earn twenty-five points each nine weeks. I have a link for frequently asked questions on my web page.

http://www.jeanetheridge.com/info/AR.htm