# data[].attributes.body
Essential Question:

What are some decisions you have to make before becoming a parent?

I CAN:
Exemplify quality decision making skills for parenting styles.

# data[].attributes.body
**Use this rubric to check your response to the EQ.**

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Back to Student Learning Tools

Rubric for Evaluation of the Paragraph

A rubric is a grading tool that describes the criteria, or "what counts," for the assignment. It also describes each of the criteria according to gradations of quality, with descriptions of strong, middling, and problematic student work. The criteria are listed in the column on the left. The numbers in the top row indicate quality, with 3 being the best. The number 0 is something everyone wants to avoid. Students may use the rubric as a check list to determine if the writing meets the criteria of the assignment.

Interesting, original topic sentence, reflecting thought and insight; focused on one interesting main idea.

Clearly stated topic sentence presents one main idea.

Acceptable topic sentence presents one idea.

Missing, invalid, or inappropriate topic sentence; main idea is missing.

Interesting, concrete and descriptive examples and details with explanations that relate to the topic.

Examples and details relate to the topic and some explanation is included.

Sufficient number of examples and details that relate to the topic.

Insufficient, vague, or undeveloped examples.

Organization and Transitions

Thoughtful, logical progression of supporting examples; Mature transitions between ideas.

Details are arranged in a logical progression; appropriate transitions.

Acceptable arrangement of examples; transitions may be weak.

No discernible pattern of organization; Unrelated details; no transitions.

Appropriate tone, distinctive voice; pleasing variety in sentence structure; Vivid diction, precise word choices.

Appropriate tone; Clear sentences with varied structures; Effective diction.

Acceptable tone; some variety in sentence structures; Adequate diction and word choices.

Inconsistent or Inappropriate tone; Awkward, unclear, or incomplete sentences; Bland diction, poor word choice.

Consistent standard English usage, spelling, and punctuation. No errors.

Some errors, but none major, in usage, spelling, or punctuation. (1-2)

A few errors in usage, spelling, or punctuation (3-4)

Distracting errors in usage, spelling, or punctuation

Topic Sentences ______
Supporting Details and Organization ______
Organization/Transitions ______
Style ______
Mechanics ______

Total Points ______ = grade of ______
*Your instructor will average the scores of both paragraphs to generate your final grade for Assignment #1.

Back to Student Learning Tools

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Back to Student Learning Tools Rubric for Evaluation of the Paragraph A rubric is a grading tool that describes the criteria, or "what counts," for the assignment. It also describes each of the criteria according to gradations of quality, with descriptions of strong, middling, and problematic student work.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
How many times have you faced a tough parenting decision and wished you had a tool or process for helping you make that decision? In Engage the Fox, authors Jen Lawrence and Larry Chester describe a four-stage process that, while taught to students of business to help them make better team-based decisions, can help anyone, including parents, make better decisions regardless of setting or situation.

1. Gather

2. Generate

3. Evaluate

4. Agree

Let's say your child is having a difficult time with a teacher. Your child believes the teacher is unfairly treating your child, but your child won't confront the teacher out of fear of retaliation. What advice do you give your child? Several other questions might quickly pop into your mind, the answers to which will help you answer that ultimate question. These questions might include:

What evidence does my child have for the unfair treatment?

What about the treatment is, exactly, unfair?

Is that treatment really unfair?

If it is unfair treatment, is the teacher singling out my child or is this how the teacher typically treats students?

Will I have to confront the teacher?

Might I eventually have to go to a school administrator to resolve the issue?

The list of questions could go on and on. Clearly, this decision is a tough one.

Lawrence and Chester's process can help you critically think about this kind of decision and avoid a knee-jerk reaction that doesn't do you or your child any favors. If possible, bring your child's mom into this process from the very beginning. Because this is a process that improves team-based decision making, it's ideal for decisions made by families.

First, gather as much information about the situation as possible. Ask your child some of the questions that you can reasonably expect her or him to answer with accuracy. Your child can probably provide evidence for the unfair treatment and whether the teacher treats other students in the same way. If you know the families of some of the other students in the class, you could contact them to determine whether the teacher has unfairly treated their children. You might also have to talk with the teacher to get the full picture, even though your child might be adamantly opposed to that action. If you (and mom) decide the teacher is unfairly treating your child, move on to the remaining steps.

Second, identify possible solutions. Assuming that the teacher is unfairly treating your child, sit down with your child (and mom) and think through the possible solutions. These might include everything from letting the situation play out before taking more decisive action to confronting the teacher. Generate as many solutions as possible without initially judging them. Write down the solutions as you and your child (and mom) generate them.

Third, evaluate the options and select the best solution. Use a critical thinking tool, such as a list of pros and cons, to evaluate the options. Using such a tool will help you and your child (and mom) arrive at a decision that is as objective as possible. If your child's mom is the more analytical of you two, ask her to lead this step.

Before you move on to the final step, it would be a good idea to step back and gain some distance from the situation before making the final decision. In their book Decisive (another great book on critical decision making), authors Chip and Dan Heath recommend that people "attain distance" before making a final decision because short-term emotion can lead to poor decisions (e.g. by clouding judgment). Attaining distance can involve taking a few days or more to let the options sink in before making a final decision. It can also involve asking questions that shift your perspective, such as, "If I had a friend in the same situation, what would I tell my friend to do?"

Finally, you and your child (and mom) should agree on the final solution. It's possible that your child won't agree and you (and mom) will have to make a unilateral decision in the best interest of your child. But hopefully, by following this process, your child will see that the decision you see is the right one.

Parenting is full of tough decisions. Having a process in your parenting toolbox that can help you critically identify and evaluate options and decisions will make you a better parent and enhance the relationship you have with your child (and mom).
What's the toughest parenting decision you face today? How do you make the tough parenting decisions?

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
4 Steps for Making Tough Parenting Decisions

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
How many times have you faced a tough parenting decision and wished you had a tool or process for helping you make that decision? In Engage the Fox, authors Jen Lawrence and Larry Chester describe a four-stage process that, while taught to students of business to help them make better team-based decisions, can help anyone, including parents, make better decisions regardless of setting or situation.

# data[].attributes.body
Why and how are hormonal and barrier family planning methods different?

I CAN:CLASSIFY the types of family planning methods and list advantages and disadvantages of each.

ASSIGNMENTS Today 2/28:

1.  Answer the EQ either on this post or in your notebook.  Answer with a paragraph
2.  Class Kahoot.it review on Family Structures and Family Life Cycles.
2.  Quizlet assignment 2.02-flashcards, learn, match, test.  **Due next Wednesday.**

# data[].attributes.body
its a lot of ways to stop pregnancy like a 🤬