English 9 Class Notes
Second period freshmens practiced answering some final questions over “Rules of the Game” using the rubric I introduced as a guide. Here it is:
- Four (4) points for a conscious answer with a credible and meaningful point sentence of at least 20 words, an illustration sentence of at least 30 words that supports the point sentence with focused and detailed evidence, and a thorough and insightful explanation sentence of at least 30 words that connects the illustration to or extends the point; the answer contains no serious or obvious conventions errors.
- Three (3) points for a passable answer with a requisite point sentence of at least 20 words, an illustration sentence of at least 30 words that supports the point sentence with general evidence, and a standard explanation sentence of at least 30 words that connects the illustration to or extends the point; the answer contains few serious or obvious conventions errors.
- Two (2) points for an answer with a questionable point sentence, an illustration sentence that supports the point sentence with incomplete evidence, and an explanation sentence that does little to connect the illustration to or extend the point, or is merely the point or illustration reworded; the answer contains serious, obvious conventions errors.
- One (1) point for a spare answer with less than the required number of sentences or words in sentences, or little evidence of thought or effort, with serious, obvious conventions errors.
Work took some time, after which I administered a multiple-choice quiz over the story. We began to to discuss plot as a way of entering the new story we’ll begin next class, and students finished the period reading silently.
I inferred from the sub’s notes, the work that was left in the basket, and the condition of the room when I returned for Open House that seventh period was not able to successfully follow the instructions I left. I’ll attend this Friday.
NOTE. I was stunned to see that the three-dimensional apple puzzle that was on the northeast bookshelf had been taken apart and hastily stuffed behind some (poorly) reorganized books. It seemed silly that students would think I wouldn’t notice this and the other obvious disturbances to the room. I’m not sure which period was responsible, but I will find out and mete out consequences.