GREAT to be back after being out sick last week. I feel refreshed and had a wonderful day! I remember this feeling as a teacher. Again, we're redoing the grammar. I know that teaching grammar explicitly is considered an "evidence-based practice" in my field, but perhaps we need to refine what that looks like and how it connects to writing. Even going back to nouns and verbs with this group is challenging. We reviewed pronouns explicitly last week and they're still unable to get them with the first "guess."
We also worked on our essays. I encouraged students to write in the customary format -- put everything they want to write about upfront, then write a bit about each thing, then close. They had to plan out their writing ahead of time, but didn't seem to be able to follow through well with writing more about each thing they wanted to say in order. I think it will take some more direct instruction in essay writing. I'm sure it does not look good for them when it comes to the state writing test.
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