We began today's class by reflecting on a scenario from three different perspectives: student, parent and teacher. The scenario I presented was receiving an essay back with red marks, negative comments and a low grade. I asked students to consider how they feel when this happens, how their parents might feel, and how a teacher might feel.
Then, we read a poem by Tom Wayman, entitled "The Detroit State Poems: Marking." Students were asked to annotate the poem with a partner, making note of poetic devices used, as well as what they understood of each stanza.
We concluded class by watching a short clip from "Mr.D" on assessment. I promise this is not really how teachers mark essays. Promise.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fn_vAhu_Lw
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