(Fifth period understands the titular allusion.)
So are there any questions about Reading Workshop expectations? I did receive this one from a few students today, and I think it is a reasonable one:
If we have to read outside of class anyway, why do we need to make up a missed Monday session?
As I said, it's a fair question. My response is this:
You shouldn't have to. And you won't, once we establish that people are in fact doing what they are expected to do. But since RW is one of those class expectations that is so enormously left up to the individual to fulfill, I need some means of maintaining a minimum standard until then. So I'm asking you to put up with my silliness for this quarter. If we are all doing fine at that point, then the only RC makeup will be for those who come to class unprepared on Mondays.
If you have unresolved questions, just ask. :-)
Since we spent today discussing RW books, we will use the shorter periods tomorrow to do some P2P conferencing in all classes. But be ready on Thursday, sophs and juniors, to continue lit discussions!
(Remember: P2P requires a NEW draft: either an x.0 draft or a brand new piece.)
(Also remember: if you have a conference with me, email me a CONF draft in advance AND an updated WS.)
Looking forward to meeting parents tonight!
J: when parents know Music: Secrets and Lies--Jonatha Brooke
Today's Missed Conferences: None! (If you don't count Austin...)
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