When students do not perform at their best on a Spellcheck, I have a procedure in place by which they may earn back partial credit (usually half of what was lost). Some papers this year have had this stapled to them, but in order to refresh people's memories and clarify the expectations, I am posted the process again here:
Students whose preparation is not adequate to earn the full number of points on their Spellchecks may earn back partial credit for taking the time to correct their thinking.
1. Using ruled paper, put on the proper heading for the corrections (Name, Date, #, and Spellcheck with Sort #).
2. Numbering as you go, rewrite the correct spelling of the words misspelled three times each.
3. Check to see that the words rewritten thrice are spelled correctly and neatly. Illegible work will not be evaluated further.
4. This ruled paper should be stapled to the back of the Spellcheck and turned in to Mr. McGill's orange corrections drawer.
Additionally, words which are chosen (multiple choice, choose the best answer, matching, etc.) that are incorrect need to have the correct answers listed on the ruled paper (numbered) with an explanation of why the correct answer is correct.
Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Alex McGill
