I want to use essays in my class on a regular basis. I understand that I will have to space out the amount of essays I give so that students are not overwhelmed, but I think that next to speaking skills, writing skills are the most important way for learners to get by in the century. They have to be able to express themselves clearly. They might not ever use multiple choice tests in the future or the content of the class, but they will use their writing skills. I would also try to use rubrics in the future as well to provide helpful feedback. I would definitely grade on improvement. I think that improvement is not taken into account enough in education.
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