Having taken a full 2 weeks off of my AR due to school scheduling conflicts (Biofuel Day, Science Fair, Career Day, ISE Day, Veterans Day, etc), because I do NOT want anything to influence my data, I now have a new, potentially fatal obstacle. The 15-20 minutes EACH DAY that students could expect to work on their prompts, has been gobbled up by RTI. Now, I am introducing my prompts in the morning in the 0-5 minutes after the bell rings and before the planning teachers (gym, music, etc) come to get them. There will be no more time for my students to work on their writing in class. Just like that.
The great "yardstick" of my research is the length of their writing. If they enjoy their prompt, they will write more than if they are just trying to get the assignment finished. Now, if they write, they must do it at home. This mode is entirely different from the first 2/3 of my research. I am pretty frustrasted by that.
Please advise.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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