number of posts *update*

So far this is what everyone has for number of learning log posts:
Fredrick: 10
Sara: 11 (good job! you went over!)
Shanese: 9
Trevor: 7

Learning log Feb 24th

What We Did

Today Ms.Lees checked our Ch.9 and Ch.10 homework and then we looked at the answers for the Ch6-Ch10 TWBW questions and shared the answers for some of the disputed or the harder questions. We shared our answers and debated a little about whose answers are more accurate. After that we took the Ch.6-Ch10 TWBW quiz. Next we worked on the bibliography writing for our diaries. We learned the MLA format which is used in law, English and socials.

Learning Intentions

Looking at chapter questions is for the people stronger at answering to tell the ones who are weaker at this area how to do it and how to improve. It is also the those who are stronger to look at what the others think of their answers and how to improve as well. We also need to back our theories and ideas up with proof which conducts further thinking if we have not have sufficient proof to back ourselves up.

Bibliographies is a way to cite our work so that we are not accused of plagiarism and also gives others proper credit. It also tells teachers where we obtained our information so that they know if the source is reliable or not.

Reflections/Connections

I think that I did OK today other than the fact that I did not do my Ch.10 questions because I forgot my book in the class room Wednesday. I did contribute to the discussion a bit. I got 10/10 for the quiz which I am happy about. I am also relieved that some of my questions regarding the diary was cleared up. I've done MLA bibliographies before so I have some idea as to what it is and how to do it.

Homework/Tips

1. finish diary (if printed then use normal font, 2.0 spacing)
2. finish bibliograph

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!

Learning log Feb 21

What we did

We were in the library yesterday because we were working on taking notes for our project. We have to write a diary entry for a person doing a specific job in the Medieval times. We were taking notes on the job taht we were assigned so that we can write the diary later. We were either on the computer or reading in a book. We have to record a bibliograph on the sources we used and one of them has to be a book. We spent the whole block working on the research.

Learning Intentions/Reflection & connections.

We did this to enhance our ability to take good notes and also to concentrate. Concentration was something that we as a class seem to have quite some difficulty on. During class work time, we often get off topic and the room gets really loud. I did ok that day because I am really interested in the Medieval times so I was not inclined to go around talking to people. I got quite a lot done in class.This was also about doing a bibliography.We are taking notes so that when we need to refine a large topic down to a few organized notes. This helps us learn how to distinguish what is important and what is not. For example, when we see an entire paragraph of information, we need to sum it up in a few lines of notes. Concentration is also important because for us to do good in any subject or task, we must stay on task and work without being distracted. Concentration is a skill that needs to be worked on and is not something that can come when needed just like most of the skills that are very important in society today. Once mastered this is a great skill to have as it will help you achieve much faster. Bibliographies are very important because it helps cite the sources that you used to give them proper credit and also to be not accused of plagerizing.

Homework

Ch.9 questions

Ch1-Ch5 quiz

Tips

Blogs:take notes in class so you will not forget what we did.

30 day challenge progress report

My 30 day challenge was to watch the evening news everyday on CBC and also to not eat microwave dinner. I watched the news every day so far and it is quite fun following up with the current events. However it has been hard for the past two days because I could not find much time as mock trials is today and tommorrow (I'll still be wearing what I wore today to class). I asked my mom to remind me to watch the news everyday and this has been quite good up till now.

Microwave dinner. I did not eat any exept for the day when my mom forgot to go shopping in which we had to eat some or starve. I did not ask anyone to help me with this and I have been good up till now as well

Missing post!! Trevor was supposed to post but he did not

learning Log Feb 7th

What We Did
Today at the start of class we discussed a little about the 30 days challenge. Soon, we were split into groups with people we usually do not work with and it was usually a person with a stronger responses with a person with weaker responses. We critiqued and amended our Ch.3 and Ch.4 responses to meet the criteria that Ms. Lees talked about when we were assigned the questions. We also talked about how changing the word can make the person listening feel different. For example, if we were correcting the work, then it sounds like we are fixing our partner's mistakes, however if we change it to amend, then it sounds like we are improving upon what is already a good piece of work. At the end of the class we were given some time to do the Ch.5 questions for Wednesday.
Learning Intentions
The grouping up with different people was for us to know how to work with someone who we did not know or usually hang out with. This was also to familiarize people in the class. This practices our collaboration skills and also forces us to get out of our circles and sometimes that is all you need to make new friends.
Amending our responses with another person is a good thing because it helps everyone see their own faults and to adjust them accordingly. The people who are not as good as their partner can learn a lot from their partner just by looking at it or by asking them some questions. The ones who were better can also learn by teaching as teaching requires a higher level of thinking.
Connections/Reflections
I thought that my answers were actually quite complete yet was quite a few things that Ms.Lees pointed out that I had to improve on. For example, I had to explain a lot of the statements I gave. Working with my partner was kind of awkward because I saw a lot of mistakes and I was not quite sure if I should point all of them out because that might hurt her feelings yet I thought that if I did not I would not be helping her either. In the end I did mark all the mistakes.
The ability to give constructive criticism is going to be used in many other subjects and it helps others improve without making them feel bad.
Homework
We had to finish the Ch.5 questions.
Tips
Avoid:
I think/ I believe/ in my opinion...
Pronouns without reference
spelling error
general/vague language/vocabulary eg. stuff, nice, got, etc.
Must haves:
Extend responces with details from novel
Able to tell question from answer
2-4 sentences
correct grammar
answer all question( if multiple questions, answer them all)

Learning log Feb 1

What we did
Today at the start of class, we were asked to hand in our blog review. Only three groups were able to hand the whole package in (including us. Yay!). The package was the one we did on Monday including the pair review of the individual posts and the group review. Ms. Lees was upset and had a talk with us about our work habits and how it was semester two and we should be able to finish all our homework. The "talk" ended in the resolution of the following: if you do not post then you will be required to come on a flex day to make it up and post it that day. Also, if you did not hand in the package you and your group are required for flex Thursday.
After this talk, we moved on to the concept web presentation. Everyone had to share one fact that they learned from the book and one thing that they learned from the process of making the web, whether it was about collaboration or about making the web itself. The most common problem mentioned was either that someone did not do or want to do enough work for some reason or the group was too distracted and could not get much work done. We only got through around three or four groups before break time.
After break, we looked at the IDEO shopping cart video and finished debriefing it. Next we reviewed the expectations for the short answers for the novel and were given the novel questions for Ch.3 to Ch.14. We were given the rest of the period to work on that
Learning Intentions
We were given the "talk" because Ms. Lees had expected us to do better and this was a warning to the students who were not doing so well in handing things in on time, especially the group work/projects because it effected other people's marks as well.
The web presentation was for us to share the information on the Middle Ages as this is an introduction to the Middle Ages unit. However this was more about the process part that mattered the most. We needed to look back what we were doing wrong and what we did right so we can fix the problems and continue doing the things we did right.
The IDEO shopping cart video was for us to look at how collaboration is important and how to make a project run smoothly by making everyone participate.
The questions are there to make sure that we read and understood the novel. It is also to make us conduct further thinking and putting them onto paper in a complete and descriptive sentence.
Connections/Reflections
The web presentation was really nice because I learned a lot about the Middle Ages and how everyone has a different work habit. Some of the webs were really nice. The IDEO shopping cart was all about collaboration and right after this project, I can't agree more with some of the ideas like encourage wild ideas and no criticism. Our group's talking and idea contribution was mostly done by me as I was mostly "yes,but" kind of person so other group members got a little discouraged and did not talk.
Collaboration, as we have mentioned numerous times before, is an important skill in life because you will need it during and after graduation. As long as you work with people you will need collaboration to communicate and get along with your group members and clients and boss etc.
Homework

1. Finish Ch.3 and Ch.4 questions for Friday (remember to leave some space after each question, make sure that you can see the questions in the answer and use details to back up general statements)
2. Post on your blog and comment if you are not posting (remember to write at least two comments per month)
3. Go to flex tomorrow if you have not finished the blog review package

Trevor has the honor to post on Friday.

Missing Post again

Trevor, you did not post this weekend as you were supposed to. You did tell me that you were going to do something on Friday and was going to post Saturday yet you did not post at all this weekend. This is the forth time you've missed posting. Please post soon.

New labels!

I put a label for everyone so you can view what you posted easier.

Learning log Jan 11

What We Did
During the first block, we got into our novel groups and worked on our historical webs. We had to set the headings as a group based on the information the novel gives us and split the headings among us according to our strengths. It was productive for some and some just goofed off.
During the second block, we looked at our paragraphs that we wrote in November. We had a check list and a rubric which we had to fill out while we looked at our partner(s)'s paragraphs.

Learning Intentions
We are doing the webs because it is to organise information using a visual format, and lets us connect things. It also makes us think more because we cannot just read the book but we have to understand it as well. It is a good chance to practice your social skills whether it is being a leader, accepting other's ideas, sharing ideas, or compromising. It is also good practice for us to learn how to concentrate with distractions(which most of us failed to do).
The paragraph editing was to let you(the author) see the mistakes you've made and how to improve. It also tells us how to write better paragraphs because the people stronger at writing can teach the weaker ones how to do things. It lets us see what is actually a good paragraph and what is not. It tells us where we are at compared to the rest of the class.

Connections/Reflections
I think that I did OK during the first block because I did get some things done. However I did goof off a couple of times. The second block i was really focused as I liked reading the paragraphs and getting the feedback. I finished all the editing in one block.
The webs are really useful for any kind of visual organization and also communication skills. As Sara has mentioned in her post that it is a really important skill to have. The paragraph editing was to let you see how to edit and look at your own work so that whenever you write something you can edit it.

Homework

1. finish the editing of the paragraphs and print(double spaced Ariel 12 font) or write out the good copy. remember, you do NOT have to take all the suggestions you partner gave you.
2. post!
3. if you have not finished the Pathway notes, finish it ASAP during flex or set up a time with Ms.Lees
4. work on the novel web

Trevor has the honor to post tomorrow! good luck!

Learning log

can i post Wednesday's blog tommorow because I have something to do today please?

How to add label when posting

Step one put label before posting

then finish this and post!

If you have posted and forgot to add a label do this

Step one

go to edit post from your www.blogger.com/home (dashboard)

Step two

select the boxes for the posts that you wish to add to ONE PARTICULAR LABEL not all the ones that you want to add different labels to

then use the side bar named LABEL to acess the one you added to labels

sorry about the bad pictures

Please use labels.

please use labels so we can look and acess the posts easier I will post how to do it in a separate post. the posts we have are "Learning Logs, Other, Other blog stuff, Post order discussions"

Learing Log. Jan.4

What we did
Today in the first block, we started with the Geography Challenge practice rounds. We did 3 rounds on Canadian history,and world “people and places”. Some of the questions were quite hard. Next we finished viewing the video on history of the Middle Ages and take notes while watching it. It was a twenty minutes video and in it we learned about the early, high, and late Middle Ages. After that, we looked at our blog criteria because some of the recent blog posts were not up to standard. During second block, we went to the library to critique and look at our blog’s consistency and quality. First, we looked at who posted when, and who commented where. Next, we had to pick out two posts by
each of us. Then we had to critique it based on the criteria given in the previous block. We (in pairs or group of three) had to mark it out of five and give five reasons for that grade given.

Learning Intentions
We did the Geo Challenge to prepare us for the Geo Challenge that is coming up in two weeks. It also broadens your knowledge.We looked at the video because it introduces us to the new unit in history. It was also to practice our note taking skills. We looked at the blogs to refresh our memory of the criteria and to let us think about whether we have been following it or not. We checked for consistency because if someone in the group missed a lot of work then they can catch up. The critiquing was to let everyone know where they are at and what they should work on. It also lets the better bloggers to show and explain to those who are not as confident in the blogging how to write the post better.

Connection/Reflections
I think that today was quite interesting
day. First the Geography challenge was quite challenging yet fun as did not fail after trying, though I have never heard of some of the questions, especially Canadian history because I was not in Canada for three years. L These questions are actually quite useful because they tell you a
lot of interesting facts that I’ve never knew before. The video was an interesting one though it was quite quick and I had to rush through some of the points. The blogging part of our day was easy but time consuming because we had to really think about the five reasons. I am quite happy about the fact that our group is mostly consistent with our posting and commenting. Blogging is a really good way to share your ideas on the internet with everyone, not just your friends. It also lets other people look at your ideas and comment on them, whether it is agreeing or disagreeing.
Homework

post!

Consistant Posting!

Umm... guys, as you have noticed, we have a few missing posts (Dec 2, Dec 14) this month and we should keep it consistant. I think that if you cannot post that day, then you should tell someone at school so we can figure things out, also you should check the blog once a day to see if anyone posted and normally we post who will post tommorrow so there is no confusion(do write who is going to post). If you have already missed one then you should make it as this will go into our portfolios. Trevor you were supposed to post on Wednsday.

Learning Log Dec 7

Sorry posting this late, I was a little preoccupied with some erm... family matters

What we did
Today, we watched a movie called “First Knight”. It was about the Camelot
and King Arthur. The main plot of the story was that this land beside Camelot
called Lyonnais. They were attacked by Prince Malagant, a former Round Table
Knight who left and wanted King Arthur’s position. The queen there, Lady
Guinevere was arranged to marry King Arthur, who was double her age. On the way
there, she was ambushed by Malagant’s troops. During the mayhem, her carriage
was jacked and she jumped out, only to be followed by some troops and was saved
by Lancelot, another main character. She reached Camelot safely and got
married. But soon Malagant captured Lady Guinevere. And yet again, Lancelot
saved her. King Arthur made Lancelot a Knight of the Round Table. Soon word
came in that Lyonnais was captured and King Arthur went and recaptured Lyonnais.
After the battle, Lancelot and Lady Guinevere kissed in secret as their secret
affection for each other… let’s just say the dam broke for them. Unfortunate
for them, King Arthur caught them in the act and they were trialed for treason.
During trial, Malagant suddenly attacked Camelot and interrupted the court. King
Arthur’s men fought back and defeated Malagant. Malagant was killed by
Lancelot, but King Arthur was killed in the process and he was sailed off to
his special resting place at the end of the movie. We had this worksheet to
fill out while we watched the film. I’ll attach some pictures of the worksheet.

Learning Intentions

This is a film set during the Middle Ages, which is what we are about
to learn about so it is quite useful. Also this is a practice for note-taking
skills as we need to take notes on three general info questions.

Connections/ reflections
I thought it was an interesting movies though there was umm… some
scenes that were not that appropriate… I’ve watched this film before and I knew
what was about to happen. This is a film that really, when you think about it,
does not spread the right message to the viewers. For example, Lancelot once
and once again attempted to make Lady Guinevere to express love for him. That
is a message saying that it is ok for force someone into an relationship.

Homework.
Finish your worksheet
Study for Canspell
Go to flex if you have not finished the Pathway notes

Trevor has the honor to post on Friday

Learning Log-Tuesday Nov 29

What we did
Today, at the beginning of class, Ms. Lees checked our homework which was the persuasive
exercises and the note-taking handout. After checking the homework and stamping
the ones that were completed, she gave us a “Questions and Answers Relation” or
“QAR” booklet for us to complete. In class, we were supposed to first finish
our note-taking handout if we did not complete it, then we were supposed to
finished the “QAR” booklet and finally, we were required to do an outline, mapping,
and Cornell note taking on some pages on the History textbook. You need to use
the text to decide how many outline you make per section. She did not complete
any more portfolio conferences, I think.

Learning Intentions
We did the homework check because Ms. Lees wants us to all finish our homework and also so
she knows who does their homework and who does not. We did the note-taking so
we know how to take proper notes so it would help us in review in all the
subjects as note take is sometimes a pain. The “QAR” was for two things. One,
we learned about the different types of questions on a textbook and just
questions in general and their difference. This is good for choosing how
detailed you want to answer a question. Two, we were doing this on our own with
no help from Ms. Lees so we are practicing self-study skills.

Reflections/Connections

I think that I am pretty “marvy” today because I can categorize all the questions and answer
them. Also I’ve finished my note-taking handout. The note-taking and the QAR
are useful in all our subjects because we need to take notes in most of them
and we are going to be writing tests for all of them as well.

Homework
1) Study for Geography Test on THIS Friday
(for details, refer to this site à click HERE) (It's also on Ms.Lee's blog)
2) Finish note-taking handout if you haven’t
3) Finish the “QAR” booklet
4) Study for Canspell


I am doing this for Trevor so you(Trevor) has to do Friday.
Sara will have the honor of doing tomorrow’s post!

Posting order

Who would post when next week?

I can post on Wednesday or Friday

Learning Log-Friday, Nov 25

What we did:
At the beginning of class
today, Ms. Lees asked us to take out yesterday's homework and show it to her.
She checked for completion of the heart map, the narrative paragraph, the two
descriptive exercises and the outline for the descriptive paragraph. If you did
not finish, then you had to finish it in class. If you did you helped out by
teaching those who don't understand how to do it. After that, we learned about
the explanatory paragraph which is the "how to and what is" kind of
writing. It gives information on something, whether it is how to do something,
an object or an idea. It need to be an “accurate, detailed, specific, and
organized” paragraph. Then we were assigned homework of writing an explanatory
paragraph and an outline for it. We were given the rest of class to complete
it.
Learning Intentions:
Ms. Lees checked our homework
to ensure that we did our homework and that if we did not we could finish it in
class. It is also beneficial for the people peer helping because to be able to
teach and put a skill in words needs more understanding than that of just being
able to do the task. Learning about the different types of paragraph is a necessity
because we will be using these types of writing whenever we are writing
anything. Explanatory is important because when we want to tell someone how to
do something we need to organize our paragraph in the form of a explanatory
paragraph.
Connections/Reflections:
I think that I am “marvy”
today because I finished all of the homework due today and I understand and can
explain how to write an explanatory paragraph. A place to use this skill
outside of Humanities would be Wikipedia as I’m sure you all know, it is an
online encyclopedia and it would need lots and lots of explanatory paragraphs.
Another place would be eHow, an “how to” website and it obviously needs lots of
explanatory paragraphs as well.
Homework:
1)Write a blog post (for some people)
2)Write an outline for the paragraph on the topics listed on the paragraph handout
3)Write an explanatory paragraph following your outline

The person posting on Monday would be Shanese