[etni] Fw: Literature Module for weak 4 pointers

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From: Esther Revivo - estherrv@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Literature Module for weak 4 pointers


Nira Artzy, thank you for bringing up the issue of weak 4 pointers. As I now 
work only 1/3 misra, I hadn't paid close attention and had no idea that 
there is no pilot for 4 pointers! All the issues you raised are the same for 
many areas in Israel (i.e. Development towns north and south, where parents 
lack the finances to fund private lessons.) For years my weakest girls 
passed the 4 pt. exam with blood, sweat and tears! As you pointed out, these 
pupils' writing skills are wanting, at best, and  failing the E module, 
squeak by thanks to their C, D and oral exam scores. How they will ever be 
able to write a log?

I must mention that I am a great lover of the projects despite the 
tremendous work involved, and ADORE teaching literature as well!!!! However, 
the issues Nira raised are worrisome! To summarize:

A- Four hours a week is not enough for our present work load; when are we 
ever going to manage this new literature business in weak classes where 
teaching everything takes twice the time as in 5 pt. classes?
B- Lack of adequate writing skills will probably endanger the weak four 
pointers' ability to achieve the 4 pt. bagrut, and we all know that the 3 
point exam is only worth the paper it is printed on. No post high school 
studies are an option for such pupils.
C-People have mentioned the lack of clarity about monetary recompense. This 
is even more problematic when pupils who can barely write compositions are 
involved.

I would be extremely grateful if Sharon Tzur or any of the other teachers 
involved in the pilot who also teach/ have taught weak four pointers would 
be willing to address our concerns! I am NOT complaining about the change as 
long as neither our weakest pupils, our salaries, nor our sanity will be at 
stake! :)

The saying "overworked and undernourished" should be revamped to "overworked 
and unappreciated!"

Esther Revivo
Ulpanat Tzvia Sedot Negev

P.S. Many thanks to the colleague who posted the site of "Daily Writing 
Tips" ; I have subscribed and learned a great deal.
Folks, you might want to sign up for a week and see what I mean:
info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


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