No matter what happens on the performance task once I assess them, I want to tell you that I am proud of you all. You faced a difficult task with minimal complaining. You attacked the reading and writing putting forth sincere effort even though many of you felt overwhelmed. You realized the importance of this type of writing and assessment not just for your third quarter grade but for your future in high school, college, and the work force. Remember, low-skill/low-literacy jobs make up only 10% of the jobs in America's economy (Calkins et al. 8). That means if you want to get a high paying job or even earn just a decent wage, you need to be well read, be able to express yourself in writing, and be able to analyze what you read. This performance task is only one step in a life long journey.
Great work today Patrick Brough and George Maxwell. Your presentation was loaded with great information and support, was easy to follow, had a catchy intro, and ended with a bang. Add a little more spark to your voices and I'd be happy to listen to you two all day. Period three, take heed: you could learn a lot from what these two guys did today.
We'll need to pick up the pace a bit on our presentations, especially in period four. Be prepared, be passionate, be practiced, and don't be absent!
Spring and the end of the grading period are right around the corner, and this Friday is your final in school, March Friday of your Discovery career. Savor it. See you tomorrow. I'll sign your Archer card if you tell me what it means to "take heed". See you tomorrow.
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