During this time, students engage in the writing process. They are involved in brainstorming, prewriting, rough draft, revision and editing, and publishing. In math classes, students explain the problem solving processes used to arrive at answers. Students are assessed using free response questions. Math journals are used when appropriate.
Students respond to math-related literature.
In science and health classes, students describe the process and results of experiments. Students must give answers in complete sentences when being assessed. Journals are used when appropriate. Writing is linked to the character education program at Congaree. Students respond in writing to a word from the Principal's Word Wall list.