2. Read the following statements and have students move around the classroom to the viewpoint that matches theirs. Ask for input from one student from each group.
• I have control over the grades I receive.
• If I work hard on an assignment, I deserve a good grade on it.
• If I complete every requirement in an assignment, I deserve a good grade on it.
• Receiving a "C" on an assignment means that I met the teacher's expectations, but did not exceed them.
• It is easier to get good grades today than when my parents were in school.
3. Go over grade inflation. Does this have anything to do with the homework question we are studying?
4. Research Time
Homework Collected: None
Homework Given:
Persuasive Research Paper: Research check day, February 24th,
1st Draft Due: March 10,
Research Portfolio Due: March 17,
2nd Draft Due: March 24,
Final Paper Due: March 31,
Reflection Paper Due: April 14
Handouts given out: None
To Read: None
