Students listened to the passage one more time (for the benefit of those absent yesterday and to freshen memories) and we worked on the constructed responses together.
Then we worked the planning page for the essay, selecting the notes to use and bulleting the most important items that will complete the essay directions.
Students are to write the essay for homework.
Note: The other language arts teachers and i discussed the advisability of having the students 'dress up' for the state assessment next week. People walk a bit taller and feel good about themselves when dressed formally. Indeed, the boy's basketball team has to wear a dress shirt and tie to school on the day of games.
We are considering asking students to voluntarily do this. More tomorrow.
