English 4: 10/21,22/10

• These were Homecoming days in which too many students were absent or classes were missed altogether due to activities.
• Mild discussion related to what we've learned from last grading period grades, which are posted on the wall by student number.
• Tentative plans: A. Set up a goal of 20% reduction in absences and 20% reduction in missed or not-turned-in work. Any class who meets the goal will receive bonus points. The entire class needs to realize it is their job to help each other; B. Volunteer to record who was absent on which day so absent students will know what work they missed. C. Volunteer to mentor absent students in getting and making up work. C. Translator: a student or students who will ask questions for the shy or put instructions in kid terms. D. Students are asked to come up with their own suggestions as to how the class can help itself succeed.
• Students were given the rest of class to work on any current project or interest.