Rate your Genius Hour effort from 1-10 (with 10 being superior and 1 being minimal). Explain the reasoning for your score.
I give myself a 10 for my Genius Hour effort because I have worked hard on it. Since my Genius Hour project of organizing an Environmental Club is completed and running, I feel my goal was completed. Also, whenever we were given time in class to work on our project I was researching grants, emailing teachers, and looking for ideas the Environmental Club could do. Furthermore, I always completed my blog posts and decorated my weebly page.
Explain why/why not you think Genius Hour is a good use of your time in English Language Arts.
I think Genius hour is a good use of time in a language class because it gives students a chance to study and learn about what interests them. Students get bored doing the same thing over and over, and I think Genius Hour is a useful break that benefits both the student and the audience they are trying to impact. Furthermore, I many Genius Hour projects teach students how to give back to their community, talk to adults, and interact with others on a professional level. Lastly, I believe taking the time to let students work on a Genius Hour Project makes going to school more enjoyable for them.