LOGS
What
a log is
What a log isn’t
Why do a log
How to do a log
FAQS about LOGS
A
collection of literature and the
work done on it.
A collection of student’s feelings
about this work.
An ongoing process of learning.
Different types of assignments.
A
collection of random pages
A mess
A notebook
A diary
A piece of wood !!
It’s not a waste of
time !!
Improve
English
Assess pupils differently
Teach skills
Assess pupils on what has been
taught
Support
Less pressure for pupils
Notify
parents
Notify
administration
Explain
the process to students in
their mother tongue
First –choose literature; get inspector
approval
Then -map out HOTS ,literary terms /
devices for teaching and spiraling for
each piece
Next- prepare UNIT PLANNERS
Finally – Collaborate with colleagues !
Keep
a file of all the pages and
plans you prepare.
Assess components as you go
 Include activities which are not in
writing
Set clear deadlines and stick to
them but be flexible for legitimate
problems.
Remind them: keep work in file
Show them a way to keep the work for each
unit on literature ( a plastic sleeve/ paper
folder etc.)
Give a checklist
Keep checking with them to make sure they
have / are keeping their work.
Give back graded work ASAP.
Update students if they are missing work.
 Collect
all work again for final grade at end
of each unit.
 Keep
a record of the grade.
 Remind
them to put this work in their main
file / loose-leaf/ safe place at HOME.
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“Looking back at everything now, I see how much I have
actually gained. I was shocked to see how much work I've
gone through and seeing everything in a neat, organized
file really did open my eyes to see the importance of
every piece of work that I have done.”
“I think I have learned more this year in English than I
have in any other subject and not only did my skills
improve and my vocabulary get enriched but I've gotten to
learn every day skills that will help me out in life through
the HOTS and the LOTS.”
“I really enjoyed learning everything we've done and I
would definitely do it all over again .”
~Shelly (girl)
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“Over all when I look back and my English file and I see all
my work organized neatly and I realize and understand
that the past two years of my English studies have helped
me in many different ways other than just in academic
ways. I have learned skills which will help me later on in
life. I appreciate all my work I have done. “ Leah (girl)
“ Since I heard that our ‘F’ bagrut will be a Log I was
very happy. First of all, I found it more interesting than
doing another test, but also, learning all the poems,
stories and HOTS actually made me think better in
English, which I think is great.” Shvo (girl)
 “For me this LOG was very important because the process
didn’t make me nervous at all, and I think it affected my
grade because I was more relaxed. Also, it was very
enjoyable. It was learning in a different way in some parts
in the different activities. Plus, I think I gained, learned,
and improved my English much more and in more ways
than I would have if we were doing the regular module F.
“ Inbar (boy)
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“ In my opinion this kind of Log must be done. I had a
wonderful time doing it and I think I learned a lot of new
things and more important about myself that I succeeded
although I had difficulties along the way.” Shaked (boy)
What
if the students lose the
work ?
Work can be made up or if
you have the grade , and it’s
only one piece it’s not the
end of the world if the
student is missing it.
 What
if there is not enough time?
 Remember that this is instead of a module
and that students can learn to write through
the work on the log. You are not wasting
time!!
 How can students move from 3 to 4 or 4 to 5
points ?
 Moving should be done in 10th grade and no
later but it is possible with careful planning
ahead.
The Log is not perfect.
Yes there are problems
But in the long run the students benefit and
become better students and more responsible for
their own learning. AND YES , BETTER IN ENGLISH
and they have FUN and enjoy class !!