We're done! This has been a great group of students and I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to teach them.
Even on the last day, we had a Quick Write. I asked the students to be a bit reflective about their involvement in the class this year. They answered these two questions: 1)List 3 things you've learned in Writing 1 this year; and 2)Tell how you've improved in Writing 1 this year. I had each student share something. In addition to some funny comments, I heard statements about essay writing, literary analysis, and grammar points. I feel confident that we've all learned some important "stuff" this year.
For the next part of our class, each student took a turn sharing some poetry they had chosen. They don't love poetry, but I think they're developing a greater appreciation for those metered lines that rhyme and have deeper meanings.
The last section of the class was an unusual, and a bit unconventional, "final exam." We played a Bingo game in which I gave clues; the answers on their cards were from our literature and writing discussions. The Bingo prizes were books that I had gotten from the "Great Northfield Book Raid." ($4.00/ bag)
I have almost have all of the grades compiled. A few students have handed in more assignments that need to be figured into their totals. I'll have grades out to you next week.
Have a great summer! I hope to see many of these great students again next year!
Tammy Prichard
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