*Originally posted on E, Myself, and I (4/2011 and updated 8/2013).
EDITED TO ADD: My Missing Work Log/ “Yellow Sheet” is an idea I got from a veteran teacher during my field experience in college. I have used it for eight years now with great success. Many of my own colleagues (and lots of you – thanks to the ole internet) have also adapted this classroom routine, and I’ve received a lot of great feedback. This year, I updated the sheet a little bit and made a simple printable version so it can be used in your class right away. I hope you will find it useful…
To start, here’s a quick explanation of how the Missing Work Log works:
On the day an assignment is due, the rule in my classroom is that EVERYONE turns SOMETHING in. If a student does not have his/her assignment, he/she must fill out one of these Missing Work Logs (which I affectionately call “The Yellow Sheet” because they are printed out bright yellow paper) and turn it in in place of said assignment. Blank logs are kept in a stack at the front of my classroom, and my students know to grab one if they are missing an assignment on a due date. (Over the years, this journey to retrieve a yellow sheet at the front of the room has become known as the “walk of shame” in class. It’s all in good humor; but, it does play on their pride and keep them in line a bit.)
The log itself asks for basic information like the assignment title, due date, and student signature. Once it has been filled out and turned in, I keep the Missing Work log in my stack of collected papers for the assignment OR on my attendance clipboard so I know to nag remind those students constantly until the assignment is turned in.
The next day/week/month when the late assignment is (finally) turned in, I record the date it was turned in, the number of points deducted (based on school policy – ours is 10% per day late), and the final score. **This version of the log also includes a spot to record contact with the student and parent about missing work too. I don’t make personal contact for every missing assignment; but, it is nice to have a spot to record that information right there when I do.
The bottom portion of the sheet is detached when an assignment is turned in and stapled to the assignment, so the student (and parent) knows exactly why they got the score they did on an assignment. The top portion gets filed and saved in my record.
If the assignment never comes in, a zero is recorded in the grade book and the yellow sheet gets filed. These work GREAT on parent teacher conference day and help to keep me from being accused of losing student work, etc.
Here’s a closer look:
Click here to download the log as a PDF and start using it right away! (Again, I usually print mine on bright yellow paper so that they stand out among ALL the papers I usually have.)
Easy, right?!?
I’ve had a lot of success using this method in my classroom and have received plenty of positive feedback from other teachers who have implemented it too. I’d love to hear how it works for you if you decide to give it a try!
*One last thing… I didn’t include a watermark or copyright on the image itself (because, really, your students don’t need to read my blog); BUT, if possible, please PIN the images directly from this page & include a link back here if you share it on any social media. I REALLY appreciate it!
Thanks!
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First, I LOVE your website! There are so many things I’m going to start doing 🙂 I have one question though about the missing assignment sheet…have you ever had a student refuse to fill one out?
Ummm… Yeah… Hello!!! I love this idea! I totally have to implement this! Thank you!!!
Do you use this for class work or just homework?
This is great! I use a modified version of this, but have been looking to revamp mine. I have a question about yours: when the student does finally turn in the assignment, how do the get the bottom portion back to fill out? Do you have to go retrieve it for them or do you have a system for that? Thanks!
I think it only gets detached once the homework is handed in.
Love the blog!
This is random, but can you tell me what font you used for the banner at the top? I love the look of it! Thanks!!
Just wanted to say I really enjoy your blog/site. I am in my second year of teaching and this has been a great help with revamping and adding to some of the things I already had in place, AS WELL AS bringing new ideas. I really think we all can benefit from other professionals. So keep up the great work!
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What if the student does not turn in the yellow sheet?? I can see some of the students refusing to fill out the yellow sheet. Have you found this to be a problem? Can any other teachers comment on this?? I have a major issue with missing assignments and am looking for ways to reign it in!!
I was wondering if I could get the poster of the guy from Office?
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I’ve been doing something similar for a long time now. It’s gotten more complicated with the advent of electronic assignments, but I still keep a stack of pink paper handy… https://teacherseducation.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/pink-paper-policy/
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I found your blog last night and I’m in love. Thanks for sharing! Seven years at my prior school and I never had a problem with homework. Last year I began teaching at a new school (after taking off five years) and homework (or any outside assignments) were rarely turned in on time. I’m implementing the log this year and I’m so excited. Thanks!
Would you be able to send me an editable version of this resource?
Thank you x a million! This is amazing! This is going to be so perfect in my classroom! I can’t wait to share with my peers!
Thank you!!
You have wonderful ideas to implement.
I do have one thought to consider with memes:
The image with the office manager (Gary Cole) from the film, Office Space, is from a movie that I loved.
However, this movie has some adult themes and humor that I don’t think we should be associated with as teachers. It’s one of those movies that we might forget that there is an amped up sexual scene with the office manager (Gary Cole) and the Jennifer Aniston character.
These memes can blur the boundaries between teachers and students, so we need to take great care with what we share with our students as it is connected to us.
Karen, that image has transformed into an internet meme. Students recognize it as a meme. They are not associating it with a sex scene (seriously? This is what you think about when you see that picture????)
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Hi
I just found your blog and was trying to download the file but it keeps saying not available is there anyway you can send me PDF version? First yr teacher and I got a bunch of for what assignment you talking about ♀️Brittney
Thanks for the great teaching advice!
Do you happen to have the file for this still? The link says it isn’t available anymore. Thank you!
hi how do you print it