Learning Log Feb 22nd

What we did

Today we first talked about the plans for the next few weeks until Spring Break. We were first going to to finish There Will Be Wolves up to Ch.10 then we move on to the Middle Ages play and diary. In the middle of that, we will be sharing our blogs and an updated portfolio. After the Middle Ages play, we will finish off the There Will Be Wolves book.

After that, we read a magazine of how unprepared the graduates are for the jobs on the markets today. The skills they need the most are critical thinking, and collaboration skills. These are some skills that we are learning about in class and practicing. The least needed skill was tech savvy because everyone in this generation is good with tech (Ms. Lees suddenly looked at me...).

Then we took out our Ch.1-Ch.5 TWBW questions to prepare for the quiz. We went over some of the questions that were widely disputed and got some of the facts straight and some of the opinions explained further. This took up the rest of the first period.

During second period, we took the test and then we were given the rest of the period to either work on Ch.10 questions or work on the notes for our diary.

Learning Intentions

Looking at what is coming up is for us to get an idea of what is to come so that when we are away, we will know what we are going to miss and prepare for it in advance. The magazine article was to tell us about why and just how important it is to learn the skills we are learning right now. Not only the achedemic skills but also the social skills. Looking at the chapter questions was for us to correct our answers and also to take look at the other perspectives by hearing other people's answers. This was also for us to give out reasoning and we were somewhat forced to conduct further thinking if we cannot back up our answers and someone challenges our answer. Working alone, as I have said yesterday is a very important skill and it is just as important as working as a team.

Connections/Reflections

I think that I did quite well for today as I did contribute quite a lot when we were discussing the questions and also I did do quite well for the test. Working alone was kind of hard for me because I do not like writing on paper, because it makes my hand really sore and my writing is not that neat, so I prefer much to type it out. Therefore I usually do not like to work in class which then gives me alot of homework and it really is not the best solution. I wonder if there is a solution for that. Eg. bring in my computer?

Sharing answers and also using reasons to back yourself up is used in many places like debate and mock trials. You must have a logical and strong reason in order for someone to change their opinion and in a way, admit that they are wrong. Independent working can be used anywhere, from other in class subjects to after working. You must be able to do your part in a team when you need to pitch in work.

Homework

Ch.10 questions

Ch5-Ch10 quiz Friday!