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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not going to try to figure out the mess of the quote thread from my original post about all my kids having zeros.

We do graded work in class every single day.  Most PP assignments are assignments that are designed to be done in a single class period.  the AT assignments are assignments that will be worked on over 2-3 days.  [b]Everything we do in my class can and should be completed in class with no expectation of actual homework. [/b] However, if they don't use their time in class wisely, they then have to do it at home.  The issue is that a lot of these 9th graders seem to think that they don't have to finish or do anything at home.

I even tell my kids at least 3-4 times a semester that turning in an incomplete assignment can still potentially earn them a 50% which is better than a 0.  They still won't do it.  They complete 70% of the assignment in class and then throw it away when they leave the room.  It's weird but hopefully they get the wake up call they need[/quote]

Do you at least expect your English students to read the books on their own? Or are you giving them time in class for that too? This sounds like very low standards and expectations, but I realize that is built into the MCPS-written curriculum.[/quote]

As a matter of fact, I am an English teacher and yes we do the reading in class.  PDF and Audiobook versions of the book are available on Canvas for students to follow along at home but it's not required.  Sadly, we don't actually require the students to read the entire book but rather selected close reading passages.  If they choose to read the rest of the book that's on them.[/quote]

That is pathetic. [/quote]

It really is.  I hate that i have to do it this way but its the only way we can ensure the kids read ANY of the book.  One of my colleagues required kids to read at home and not shockingly only 1 of 20 kids in the class made it past page 6 before giving up.[/quote]

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