Level A: Midterm Exam

Grading Rubric:

Students from the Monday class review.

I've struggled to find time to write lately because my three classes respond so differently to each lesson that wrapping my head around the slew of reasons, required modifications, and varied results is job enough for the head, not to mention the hand. All in the name of growth, though, so here goes...

Monday class: two review classes* for the most beginner class, one that reviewed general grammar structures and vocabulary, the second that allowed time to prepare the prompts. The latter was more effective, particularly when coupled with pre-performances and detailed feedback on content, pronunciation, and grammar.

Tuesday class: one review class, allowed time to prepare the prompts. Extremely effective. These higher-level language students were energized and efficient, completely capitalizing on pre-performances and teacher feedback.

Wednesday class: one review class, allowed time to prepare the prompts. Somewhat effective. Lower level students had trouble getting motivated. Minimal time to hear pre-performances and give feedback. Students did not take preparation very seriously, and they had the lowest marks of the three classes.

The grading rubric worked extremely well. Students were also given written feedback on pronunciation and grammar mistakes.

And lastly, a self-evaluation...


*The first review class occurred before the exam prompts were approved, so students received an additional session so as not to be at a disadvantage. One proper review class would have sufficed.