[ola] Re: Grading
- From: Antonio Torres <antonio_torres@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "ola@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <ola@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:18:46 -0700
Gracias Tess!!
A.
On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Tess Siemer <tess.siemer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> Antonio,
> Lisa and I have spent hours and hours on this topic AND deal with the
> requirements from HB2220 that essentially does not let us grade
> participation, or that's how it's being interpreted here. Here's a photo
> of what we came up with so far... Hope it helps, T
>
> sent from my sorta-smart phone
> On Aug 30, 2013 10:01 AM, "Antonio Torres" <
> antonio_torres@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Dear OWLers:)
>>
>> My Spanish Department is having a very difficult time trying to come up
>> with PERCENTAGES to break down the students' grades....so far we have:
>>
>> *45% daily language engagement (homework, warmups,Active participation,)*
>> *15% final exam*
>> *10% Se motivado/Cultural Experiences*
>> *30% Assessments (written, speaking,journal entries)*
>>
>> Can some of you share how you are breaking down your categories
>> please!?---My Spanish and French Department really want to institute
>> OWL/OLA 100% this year, and we are trying to stay aligned with our
>> grading...any thoughts would be appreciated:)
>>
>> Gracias!
>>
>> Antonio
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 3:16 PM, rogers.dr <rogersdr25@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> I would recommend an activity like this where you are looking at
>>> building comprehension & interacting and connecting to the text. Remember
>>> you're trying to stay away from using songs to practice grammar...be
>>> looking at songs as a way for students to interact with the language.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Enviado desde mi iPhone
>>>
>>> El ago 29, 2013, a las 2:51 p.m., Ricardo Linnell <
>>> hurricanetumbao@xxxxxxxxx> escribió:
>>>
>>> I am going to use the activities from Embodying Literacy (hey Annie ;-) ) to
>>> teach songs before we listen to them. I think that will be a very powerful
>>> way of building comprehension and connection to the text that the class is
>>> observing.
>>>
>>> Ricardo
>>>
>>> On Thursday, August 29, 2013, Ricardo Linnell wrote:
>>>
>>>> I like that idea :-). Students can invent their own content.
>>>>
>>>> On Wednesday, August 28, 2013, JoAnna Coleman wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> We sing everyday in class - I incorporate the daily song into the
>>>>> OWL format sometime during the class period - sometimes we play musical
>>>>> chairs while singing, or use the song for Smoosh! or sing in a circle
>>>>> while doing something (ie. send the clap, swaying, moving in and out like
>>>>> the tide), we play "don't forget the lyrics" or combine singing with
>>>>> gestures.
>>>>> We'll also watch the video without sound and one partner will describe
>>>>> what they see to another who isn't looking at screen, then watch all
>>>>> together and sing. Dance offs can be fun, too.
>>>>> I am going to try a modified version of the embedding literacy
>>>>> activity we did with Annie with songs this year as well
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> JoAnna Coleman
>>>>> Spanish Teacher
>>>>> Wilson High School
>>>>> 503-916-5280 ext. 75231
>>>>> joannac@xxxxxxx
>>>>> http://profecoleman.wordpress.com/
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>> *From:* ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] on behalf
>>>>> of Harris levinson [hlevinson@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
>>>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:50 PM
>>>>> *To:* ola@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> *Subject:* [ola] Re: Songs!
>>>>>
>>>>> I think the key is to make sure that everyone practices singing it
>>>>> as a class. They need to risk singing aloud even though they fear they
>>>>> can't sing or "don't have a voice." Singing in a group is powerful, fun,
>>>>> and can help build community. You might give one quarter of the class
>>>>> verse
>>>>> 1, another verse 2, another verse 3, and another the chorus. Or let
>>>>> everyone join in on the chorus.
>>>>> Perhaps you ask one of the dancers in class to choreograph some moves
>>>>> and then teach the class his/her steps.
>>>>> You might also ask them to develop a storyboard for their own music
>>>>> video to the song, or to craft a lyrics book, puppet show, live theatrical
>>>>> presentation, lo que sea.
>>>>> Singing with my class has become one of the greatest joys of teaching
>>>>> for me...and I am not one who looks to sing solo or even in public, but
>>>>> with students in the classroom it's a real pleasure.
>>>>>
>>>>> Suerte con las canciones.
>>>>> Harris
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 2013/8/28 Heidi Hewitt <hambrozaitis@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm doing my música miércoles (music Wednesday) this year with
>>>>>> OWL... AH! This morning I had one tough class and one decent one with a
>>>>>> Juanes song and am wondering what kinds of things people have tried.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!!!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Heidi
>>>>>>
>>>>>> P.S. First day was GREAT! :) Thank you all for being so supportive.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Harris Levinson
>>>>> Teacher, Adviser
>>>>> Vashon Island High School
>>>>>
>>>>> Tel: 206.463.9171 x141
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>
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