RitWit
What does RitWit stand for?
Read it/ Write it!
How many total books are 8th graders expected to read by the end of the year?
12
Where should you complete your Free Writing?
In the Free Writing section of your ELA Notebook (second half).
What are Ms. Yager 2 basic rules (*hint: It's 4 words).
Be Nice, Do Good.
What does Ms. Yager update on the board every day?
The Agenda.
When does RitWit happen?
Beginning of every ELA class!
How many genres are you challenged to read this year?
8 - for the 8 for 8 challenge
How many points is Free Writing worth each quarter?
100 points (10 points per full page).
What are you never allowed to do if you don't like something or get in trouble?
CRASH OUT.
What state did Ms. Yager grow up in?
California
How many minutes does RitWit last?
10 minutes!
How many minutes per night should you aim to read?
30 minutes
What are you allowed to write about for your free writing?
Anything! As long as it's school appropriate and you're okay with Ms. Yager reading it.
How do you request to leave the room?
Create a pass on your iPad, raise your hand, get approval from Ms. Yager
What is Ms. Yager's cat's name?
io
What do you have to do to get your points for RitWit?
Have all of your materials and actively read or write silently.
How do you get credit for a book that you read?
Have a conference with Ms. Yager and obtain her signature on your Blue Sheet.
What is one of your ground rules for freewriting?
- No Skipping Space/ Pages
- Write legibly
- Date Every Entry
What will happen if Ms. Yager notices you with a personal electronic device?
She will tell you to take it to the office and document it in PowerSchool.
A Grill 😎
How do you conference with Ms. Yager?
Grab a number from the bookshelf and wait for her to call your number.
When can you write on your Blue Sheet?
Only during a conference with Ms. Yager when she signs off on a book.
By the end of the year, how many pages of free writing will you have written?
40 pages.
Name the 5 materials you must have every day in order to receive your daily points.
iPad, Notebook, Folder, Writing Utensil, Independent Reading Book.
How many books has Ms. Yager read so far in 2025?
21 and counting!!