[etni] Re: writing

From: Ariella Kopels mckopels@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: etni Digest V5 #164

Hi,
I know that writing is an area that requires a great deal of dedication on the part of the students and even more patience on the part of the teachers; but I do have a question about the writing portion on both the 4 & 5 point Bagrut exams. Why do the students have a choice of 6 different topics for the essay exam in Hebrew, but only one topic in English? I know that they can be difficult, and independent thought is a lot to expect; yet sometimes they really don't have anything to say about a topic. I really think that it is unfair that they a choice in their native tongue and only one option in their second (sometimes third) language.
I also agree that asking the kids to record their answers in on a tape in English when they are given "sheatuch" in Hebrew is unreasonable. I don't think that we have to lower standards, 
we just have to give the students the same chance they have in L1.

 Best,
 Ariella Kopels


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