What did we do?
Today, we finished up our pros and cons for our Lit circle books if we didn't do so already and started on or commercial to "sell" the book so others would want to read it.
Why did we do it?
We did this to improve our skills in working in a group and also seeing the good and also bad things about something and interpreting it to seem desirable to others... I think this sounds a little too business-like, so briefly, its taking the qualities of something and "selling" it.
Reflections and connections.
I think this will be useful down the road for people who want to "sell" something to their audience and make it seem desirable and useful.
HW reminders.
Remember that the paragraph booklet is NOT due tomorrow and we will have time to work on it after winter break.
HW tips.
If you don't want any homework at all to even think about, it's best to finish your paragraph booklets now.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
3wc
3 word challenge
Study: I chose study because I want to study a bit each night to expand my knowledge so when tests come I am more than prepared. Even when there aren't tests, I will try to study to know more about the topics and subjects we talk about.
Determination: I chose this because determination shows many things. I want to get a high mark for every test I do. I want to acheive my goals in school, and that is when determination comes in.
Concentration: I chose this because I am often distracted with many things while I do my work. Eletronics, people, and other things always come and distract me, which is why I want to concentrate more while doing my work, especially homework.
-Eric
Study: I chose study because I want to study a bit each night to expand my knowledge so when tests come I am more than prepared. Even when there aren't tests, I will try to study to know more about the topics and subjects we talk about.
Determination: I chose this because determination shows many things. I want to get a high mark for every test I do. I want to acheive my goals in school, and that is when determination comes in.
Concentration: I chose this because I am often distracted with many things while I do my work. Eletronics, people, and other things always come and distract me, which is why I want to concentrate more while doing my work, especially homework.
-Eric
Three Word Challenge
Hello, my name is Vespasian and here are my three words for my three word challenge.
Responsibility: I chose responsibility because, sometimes, I don't act my age and only my brother tells me that, (Of course) and sometimes I can be on point like my haircuts. So I have harmed my senses to behave and act responsible for a young adult my age.
Concentrate: I chose concentration because many at times I socialize with my friends when I am actually supposed to be doing my work. So all the things I do in class reflect on the way people have a perspective of me. Which I obviously do not want to be bad. I will try to do my utmost to do better and be better at concentrating in class with will them improve my grades and communication skills.
Determination: I have chose determination because I know I have to do the potential to do things that are easy for me, but, I can tell that I sometimes barely try do my best. My grade 5 teacher always said this to me "You will never know what you can achieve, until you try". So that is really motivating to know that I can do it, and I will.
Responsibility: I chose responsibility because, sometimes, I don't act my age and only my brother tells me that, (Of course) and sometimes I can be on point like my haircuts. So I have harmed my senses to behave and act responsible for a young adult my age.
Concentrate: I chose concentration because many at times I socialize with my friends when I am actually supposed to be doing my work. So all the things I do in class reflect on the way people have a perspective of me. Which I obviously do not want to be bad. I will try to do my utmost to do better and be better at concentrating in class with will them improve my grades and communication skills.
Determination: I have chose determination because I know I have to do the potential to do things that are easy for me, but, I can tell that I sometimes barely try do my best. My grade 5 teacher always said this to me "You will never know what you can achieve, until you try". So that is really motivating to know that I can do it, and I will.
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Learning Log: Friday
On Friday, we had a Teacher On Call named Mr.Choo
WHAT DID WE DO TODAY?
We worked on our paragraph booklets for a short amount of time then after we watched videos about doing the 3 word challenge. Next we worked on our 3 word challenges.
WHY DID WE DO IT?
We did it so we understood a little bit more of our paragraph booklets and we did the 3 word challenge because the end of 2014 is coming and no one ever does their new years resolution. Also the 3 word challenge is much easier to stick by.
HOMEWORK REMINDERS
Just in case, anyone forgot for homework, we have the 3 word challenge to do and dialectical journals for Monday.
3 Word Challenge
Hello everyone, my name is Philip H and this is my 3 word challenge
-Loyal because there were some times where I chose my friends instead of my family when my family needed me most
-Effort because I need to put more effort into everything such as school and soccer. I don't always put a full effort into my homework and projects.
-Concentrate: I need to concentrate more at school and concentrate on what the teacher is saying so I won't be confused on what to do for the rest of the class.
-Loyal because there were some times where I chose my friends instead of my family when my family needed me most
-Effort because I need to put more effort into everything such as school and soccer. I don't always put a full effort into my homework and projects.
-Concentrate: I need to concentrate more at school and concentrate on what the teacher is saying so I won't be confused on what to do for the rest of the class.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
3 word challenge - Eva
Hi, my name is Eva, and I'm in grade 8. Here are my 3 words for the 3 word challenge...
Care: I want to care more about my friends and family so when their sad, I will be there them.
Concentrate: I need to focus more at school and concentrate on what the teacher is saying so I won't be confused on what to do for the rest of the class.
Determination: I believe that determination is the key to success. I need to be more determined in everything I do so I can do it better.
Three Words Challenge
Hi, my name is Injoon we were told to do this three word challenge thing so here goes....
1. Work
-I decided that this year I work hard to get straight A's.
2.Create
-This year I decided to work hard to generate more creative ideas.
3.Practice
-I decided to practice more of everything this year.
1. Work
-I decided that this year I work hard to get straight A's.
2.Create
-This year I decided to work hard to generate more creative ideas.
3.Practice
-I decided to practice more of everything this year.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Learning Logs: Tuesday
Today, we did not have much to do due to the cause of the power outage, which lasted 1-2 hours.
What did we do? So today, we had our conferences for our innovation fair proposals. The teacher had reviewed our proposals to see whether our subjects were approved by her or not. While the people had their proposals reviewed, the others did their own homework. Some were unable to do their work, because of the limited amount of light. We spent the whole class reviewing and conferencing our proposals for the innovation fair.
Why? We only did our innovation fair conferences because of the power outage that we received in our first classes
Monday, December 8, 2014
LEARNING BLOG: MONDAY
I hope this is OK I couldn't make it that long because all we did today was lit circle discussions...
WHAT DID WE DO?
Today, despite the fact that we had a T.O.C., we did our lit circle discussions with our books and dialectical journals that we had to prepare for today. We had some difficulty sorting out the groups, but after that we worked really well on our discussions!
WHY DID WE DO IT?
We did our lit circle discussions because we need to practice connecting/asking questions to a text references of sorts. We also did this to practice and enhance our collaborating skills in a group, and asking questions that provoke discussion (deep thinking questions).
REFLECTIONS/CONNECTIONS
I think what we did today in humanities is important because connecting, asking deep questions, and collaborating in a group may come in handy down the road especially when applying for a job. If you can't collaborate well in a group, that narrows the job choices down to the ones that don't require group collaboration, so you have less to choose from.
HOMEWORK REMINDERS
-If you haven't already done so, finish up your innovation fair proposals, your self evaluation for your lit circles, two group goals and etc., and a brief summary of what your group discussed today (all for tomorrow).
-Don't forget, our last lit circle discussion is next week so prepare your dialectical journals for Monday.
HOMEWORK TIPS
-Choosing a topic for innovation week can be hard... I you're still unsure about what to do, check out this video for help... remember no ideas are original!
WHAT DID WE DO?
Today, despite the fact that we had a T.O.C., we did our lit circle discussions with our books and dialectical journals that we had to prepare for today. We had some difficulty sorting out the groups, but after that we worked really well on our discussions!
WHY DID WE DO IT?
We did our lit circle discussions because we need to practice connecting/asking questions to a text references of sorts. We also did this to practice and enhance our collaborating skills in a group, and asking questions that provoke discussion (deep thinking questions).
REFLECTIONS/CONNECTIONS
I think what we did today in humanities is important because connecting, asking deep questions, and collaborating in a group may come in handy down the road especially when applying for a job. If you can't collaborate well in a group, that narrows the job choices down to the ones that don't require group collaboration, so you have less to choose from.
HOMEWORK REMINDERS
-If you haven't already done so, finish up your innovation fair proposals, your self evaluation for your lit circles, two group goals and etc., and a brief summary of what your group discussed today (all for tomorrow).
-Don't forget, our last lit circle discussion is next week so prepare your dialectical journals for Monday.
HOMEWORK TIPS
Friday, December 5, 2014
What did we do?
Today, we discussed about our package booklet. For example, extra help for people who didnt understand parts of the booklet.
Why?
We talked about this because many people did not understand and needed help with the booklet. Me personally needed help because I actually did not understand it I was way off topic.
Connections and Reflections
Doing our paragraph outlines can help us organize our own paragraphs and learn what a bad and good paragraph looks like. Using the tips and suggestions our teacher gave us can come in handy for future projects that require us to think outside the box. It also helps us understand th main topic more, referring to the story.
Homework reminders
For December 9th Innovation Week Proposal's due. Also dialectical journal for next Monday
Homework tips
You can call or ask an study buddy. Or also go to the blog, or email Ms.Lees
Today, we discussed about our package booklet. For example, extra help for people who didnt understand parts of the booklet.
Why?
We talked about this because many people did not understand and needed help with the booklet. Me personally needed help because I actually did not understand it I was way off topic.
Connections and Reflections
Doing our paragraph outlines can help us organize our own paragraphs and learn what a bad and good paragraph looks like. Using the tips and suggestions our teacher gave us can come in handy for future projects that require us to think outside the box. It also helps us understand th main topic more, referring to the story.
Homework reminders
For December 9th Innovation Week Proposal's due. Also dialectical journal for next Monday
Homework tips
You can call or ask an study buddy. Or also go to the blog, or email Ms.Lees
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Learning blog for dec.4/14 Thursday
What did we do?
Today, we discussed about our innovation fair ideas and we went through our paragraph package. We also handed in our self assessments as well.
Why?
We talked about our innovation fair ideas because many of us were having trouble thinking of creative innovation fair projects. Our teacher gave us tips and suggestions on how to come up with a great idea for our project. We also learned how to outline paragraphs which can also help us organize our own paragraphs and help us in our writing. On top of that, our teacher discussed with us why we do self assessments and how it will help us in our daily lives.
Connections and Reflections
Doing our paragraph outlines can help us organize our own paragraphs and learn what a bad and good paragraph looks like. Using the tips and suggestions our teacher gave us can come in handy for future projects that require us to think outside the box. And doing self assessments can help us in the future by learning how to reflect on the things we did well and the things we could improve on at our jobs.
Homework reminders
For tomorrow, Decemeber. 5/14 Friday, dont forget to finish the paragraph outlines and to highlight transition words and phrases. Inovation fair proposals are due Decemeber. 9/14 Tuesday and don't forget to do your dialectical journals for next Monday.
Homework tips
You can check other learning blogs to get an example of how to write your learning blog.
Today, we discussed about our innovation fair ideas and we went through our paragraph package. We also handed in our self assessments as well.
Why?
We talked about our innovation fair ideas because many of us were having trouble thinking of creative innovation fair projects. Our teacher gave us tips and suggestions on how to come up with a great idea for our project. We also learned how to outline paragraphs which can also help us organize our own paragraphs and help us in our writing. On top of that, our teacher discussed with us why we do self assessments and how it will help us in our daily lives.
Connections and Reflections
Doing our paragraph outlines can help us organize our own paragraphs and learn what a bad and good paragraph looks like. Using the tips and suggestions our teacher gave us can come in handy for future projects that require us to think outside the box. And doing self assessments can help us in the future by learning how to reflect on the things we did well and the things we could improve on at our jobs.
Homework reminders
For tomorrow, Decemeber. 5/14 Friday, dont forget to finish the paragraph outlines and to highlight transition words and phrases. Inovation fair proposals are due Decemeber. 9/14 Tuesday and don't forget to do your dialectical journals for next Monday.
Homework tips
You can check other learning blogs to get an example of how to write your learning blog.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
What We Did In Class Today
Today in class, we talked about literature circles and asked clarifying questions to make sure every knew what to do with dialectical journals then we discussed when and who was going to post on the blog. We communicated so everyone has days they are comfortable so if someone had soccer, they would tell the whole group that they couldn't post that day because they had soccer. Last of all we had to fill a "Teacher and/or Self Assessment". We are doing this so we can see what we are good at and what we need work on.
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