Today we were given a sneak peek of an assessment task Mac undertook. A photo and comments from his teacher (Mr B) arrived showing his work in the text window of his communication device.
Mr B was really pleased with his work, but perhaps more excited by the fact Mac was clearly proud of his work. It’s an interesting development. For quite some time now, Mac has (regularly) been going ‘on strike’ in class by either refusing to use his switches or going to sleep in an attempt to get out of doing work. It’s certainly not his finest trait … and is certainly more prevalent when it is work he thinks he might not get correct (or literacy).
However, on two occasions this week he’s completed a task and then been obviously proud of himself.
I wonder if it’s a new level of maturity, maybe that somewhat fixed mindset of his might just be opening up to new possibilities. Oh how I’d love for him to enjoy working on things, particularly literacy, just for his own pleasure.
So what work did he do today?
Here’s the raw text in the Dynavox window.
And here’s the raw text turned into a ‘piece of writing’ (with Mac assisting with the punctuation) to ensure he can see how all his hard work is worth it.
They are delightful words… I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
I love the unusual name he’s chosen for the girl and the “stylin” shoes he’s described.
Perhaps our blog readers can add the next line or paragraph in the comments for me to share with Mac. He can then decide if he wants to collaborate on a “choose your own adventure” style of writing or perhaps be motivated to ‘go it alone’.
Inky Ed 