Problems associated with expectations in writing related to block scheduling. Sarah's response was that in the other subjects these students should be learning writing cross-curricularly. Scheduling is less important than school identity and how the staff is trained. I think that's a pretty good point.
Middle school English teachers decide to administer pre and post essay examples 2 in 7th grade, and 2 in 8th grade this year.
Sarah comes into tell us to score the essays and potentially change the rubric. She validates that the rubrics are initially to be used to show growth but then will be later used for Type 5 portfolio pieces.
Digital portfolios are potentially being linked with Google Drive.
5-7 minute break after Sarah leaves. About to grade narratives "in earnest."
After discussion, we find a lot of disagreement in scoring and a general distaste for this rubric. Important question: Are we able to bring essay scores up with the way that we teach based on this rubric or not?
Topic for further discussion.
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