The Read at Home assignment is based on the honor system. The only real check is whether or not students comprehend the book and can write about it. Parents don't have to sign off. Students fill out their reading times. And students clearly understand that the more they read, the better their grade.
So why didn't this girl, who is extremely driven by grades, add on enough time to get an A? Last year we discussed integrity and I was a little surprised and a lot pleased with students' responses. I thought of this again, and felt good about today's students.
Although Cassie didn't get an "A" she earned a whole lot more. She got my respect and my appreciation. For herself, she got a feeling of satisfaction in knowing that she did the right thing, and she is an honorable person.
Why didn't she just lie? She's way too smart and has way too much integrity for that.
So why didn't this girl, who is extremely driven by grades, add on enough time to get an A? Last year we discussed integrity and I was a little surprised and a lot pleased with students' responses. I thought of this again, and felt good about today's students.
Although Cassie didn't get an "A" she earned a whole lot more. She got my respect and my appreciation. For herself, she got a feeling of satisfaction in knowing that she did the right thing, and she is an honorable person.
Why didn't she just lie? She's way too smart and has way too much integrity for that.
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This was a really great story about Cassie. I am so glad she is doing so well in your class and loves it.
Jennifer Fairchild
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