[LIT] Work load tips

[Ginny Paisie]

Tena writes: I "go" to the students for conferencing and
schedule our "dates."

Tena, that's the part that I always get stuck on. I start out the year 
meaning well and then fade with the 28, 31, or 34 (!) kids in one class. Do 
you (or anybody else) try Atwell's "inbox/outbox" where students give you 
drafts for you to take home and comment on? I'm not averse to doing my own 
homework, but find that my students don't take advantage of my offer, or 
wait until the last minute before marks are due. I find peer conferencing 
unproductive except among my best writers who seek true 'peers' to help 
them. Most just chat or give insubstantial feedback.  Also, would you 
explain "schedule our 'dates' "?
Thanks,
Ginny Paisie
Cary, NC