Monday, May 17, 2010
Project Update!
Both 7th and 8th graders are presenting their projects today. The 8th graders started on Friday and so far so good. I will keep you posted on the results!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
7th and 8Th Grade Project Update!
Hello parents, students, and faculty,
The following blog is a quick update to let all know the status of our 4th quarter projects.
Today the students were required to have all their research present with them in class. For 7th graders, each group needed to have at least 1 book from the public library, and somewhere between 2-5 reliable websites. I have reminded the students on several different occasions that their research is a key piece of their projects. Over the 3 and half weeks or so that they have been working on their projects, I expressed to them, "if they are having any problems getting to the library, or need my help in any other way, to come and see me and I will do whatever I can to assist them." Unfortunately, many groups came to class unprepared today, and this was somewhat of a disappointment.
The 8th grade requirements were to have 2 books from the public library and 3-6 reliable websites. This means no Wikipedia for use in their papers. Again, several students received a low grade for research check today because they came unprepared.
On a positive note, I had the pleasure of grading their poster boards yesterday, and they, for the most part, were fantastic. I was hoping today would be another successful day.
I offer all my students my time and even ask, and encourage them, to set up times to meet with me to address any concerns they may have. As a teacher, I want to help my students achieve great success. This project is a major part of their grade, and they have known about each piece since the beginning. If anyone has comments, questions, or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Finally, Rough Drafts are due tomorrow, please bring them in ready for peer editing so we can help each other reach the finish line.
Good luck to all!
Ms. VanBorkulo
The following blog is a quick update to let all know the status of our 4th quarter projects.
Today the students were required to have all their research present with them in class. For 7th graders, each group needed to have at least 1 book from the public library, and somewhere between 2-5 reliable websites. I have reminded the students on several different occasions that their research is a key piece of their projects. Over the 3 and half weeks or so that they have been working on their projects, I expressed to them, "if they are having any problems getting to the library, or need my help in any other way, to come and see me and I will do whatever I can to assist them." Unfortunately, many groups came to class unprepared today, and this was somewhat of a disappointment.
The 8th grade requirements were to have 2 books from the public library and 3-6 reliable websites. This means no Wikipedia for use in their papers. Again, several students received a low grade for research check today because they came unprepared.
On a positive note, I had the pleasure of grading their poster boards yesterday, and they, for the most part, were fantastic. I was hoping today would be another successful day.
I offer all my students my time and even ask, and encourage them, to set up times to meet with me to address any concerns they may have. As a teacher, I want to help my students achieve great success. This project is a major part of their grade, and they have known about each piece since the beginning. If anyone has comments, questions, or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Finally, Rough Drafts are due tomorrow, please bring them in ready for peer editing so we can help each other reach the finish line.
Good luck to all!
Ms. VanBorkulo
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