On this last week, we eschewed our customary Quick Writes and Words of the Day. In lieu of our regular Quick Write, the students wrote Reflection Papers about their time in Writing 2 this year. I asked them to write about what they had learned and how they had grown as writers this year. They've written some thoughtful comments.
We spent our last class having some great literary fun and eating cookies and brownies. Last week we began with our Poetry Jam, and we finished it this week. We only got half-way through the first round during our previous week. This week we finished our "Poetry Play-offs."
I was really pleased with the involvement of the students. They were great sports to not only recite so many pieces of poetry but to carefully score the presentations of their classmates.
To conclude the class, 2 members from each team participated in a "rap" version of "Oh, the Places You Go." (You can see this youtube video with a rap version of this Dr. Seuss poem.) I've posted some pictures from this class on the blog site.
Some students handed in some late homework, which I will finish grading. The grades for this class will be ready to go out in a few days. My "suggested grades," along with my thoughts on grades, will be out soon, too.
I've had a great year with these students. They've been wonderfully engaged in our discussions and have worked hard on their essays. They have grown as writers and thinkers. I hope to see many of my Writing 2 students next year in Writing 3.
This week's Class Notes link.
Have a great summer!
Mrs. Prichard
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