I am just amazed at their ability in this medium. Remember, these are 8 and 9 year olds, reflecting on an extremely difficult test - over time - and then putting it together in one posting. What comes across so strongly to me is their sense of voice. They write with purpose, questionning, sense of humor, and much more. I am so proud of them. They will do well in this world.
Fifteen of my 22 kids published today at our classroom blog, roomtwelve.com Here are a few entries that just blew me away:
Could they have written this stuff and in this way before before we got into blogging? Probably.
Would I have assigned it? No way.
Is this type of writing important, and will they benefit from it? Duh.
Technology is changing not only the WAY we teach but WHAT we teach.
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jrh - The WASL in third grade lasts seven hours - or longer. During this time, students sit in total silence. They receive no feedback, no help, no encouragement, no redirection, nothing. Seven hours of silence. They have no idea how well they did - nor do I. I am not allowed to read their test booklets. In a few months they'll find out how they did. This is an extremely abusive situation. Thanks again, NCLB.
My point was the ability they have as writers - it's just amazing to me. Next year they'll also have to take the writing portion of the WASL - oh joy. Of course they will not be allowed to write on a computer. - Mark
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