Wow! We've only just started the year, and the cycles are rushing by rather quickly. The second cycle ended yesterday, and the third cycle promises to move with similar
celerity (do you like how I used one of our vocabulary words there, seniors?).
During the second cycle, students began interacting in a classroom without walls, though participating in discussions via the class message board:
Our first topic related to an
Edweek article regarding the
trend of digital cheating in classrooms across the country. Students weighed in with their opinions and commented on each other's posts as well. Throughout the year, the message board will feature discussions relating to current events and issues, and students will be challenged to "use their words" eloquently and passionately to communicate and support their perspectives.
As we enter the third cycle, our emphasis will be on planning and composing college essays. Yes, it's that time of year! Day by day, students will make progress on their essays. Parents can definitely take an active role in this unit by discussing college plans and offering constructive feedback on essay drafts.
Tonight is Back-to-School night, and I am looking forward to meeting the families of the wonderful people I am blessed to call my students.
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