Today we corrected the powerboxs that were assigned yesterday, complete with all the power 3s, in class.  Students were able to see what they did well, and what still needs some adjusting.  I modeled it on a ppt as well so they could see exactly what they needed.

Assigned for tomorrow is for students to finalize the powerboxes from today...done to their best ability...as well as their next powerbox paragraph.  They should be in powerbox format.

Parents (and students), the rubber is really hitting the road now.  We are definitely seeing a break in those that understand what we are doing, and those that do not.  One thing that successful students seem to have in common is that they turn in assignments regularly and pay attention to instruction.  There is no magic happening, or smoke and mirror presentations...just consistency.  I have been getting quite a few "excuses" lately for some reason.  Unfortunately that does not help their success.