by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
In the ELA classroom, we can teach self-discipline, self-respect, self-control, self-confidence, self-defense, and self-awareness, using literature from around the world.(Day 25 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)https://hooverkarate.com/our-beliefsMy son and I attended...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
You might be surprised to find out it’s you, just like I did.(Day 24 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)Photo by Martino Pietropoli on UnsplashOne of my colleagues from years ago said to me, “Heather, it’s like you have this cloud over you, constantly keeping you feeling...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s all coming together: mastery objectives by skill category, rubrics, formative assessment, collaborative learning, portfolios, and conferences dominate the plan.(Day 23 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)Photo by Zainul Yasni on UnsplashStarting with Structure, Moving...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
While writing is often a method for students to demonstrate learning, its initial purpose should be for learning itself.(Day 22 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)Created Using Canva“Writing a Post a Day for Thirty Days Is Insane.”Someone told me that yesterday, and...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today’s issue concerns how to fit a standards-based system into a grade book and district policy that demands a numerical score.(Day 21 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)Photo by Elisa Ventur on UnsplashTracking the Discrete SkillsHours were spent yesterday setting up...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
My LMS has some nifty features that will help me switch from “total points” to a standards-based assessment system.(Day 20 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)Photo by Tim Mossholder on UnsplashYesterday’s post included a review of chapter 7 of Going Gradeless by Elise...
