LEARNING LOG~ Feb.24/12

What We Did

Today Ms.Lees checked every body's chapters 9-10 questions There Will Be Wolves. She initialled each one to check if they were completed. It took a while for Ms. Lees to check every one's questions so we read and worked on chapter 11.

After that we talked about our diary assignment. Some people got confused so we went over the expectations and the format/layout. We talked about how the diary can be typed and how big the font can be. It should be readable.

We also reviewed chapters 6-10 questions There Will Be Wolves because we had a quiz shortly after. We reviewed mostly the main key ideas and the difficult ones some of us couldn't answer.

After the quiz we went over the criteria for the bibliography. We had a sheet that had all the information of what you need in the bibliography.


Why We Did It/ Connections & Reflections


Ms.Lees checked every one's questions to see if they did there homework. I find that initialling is a great way for the teacher to know that she checked the work. Some people don't do there homework because there either too lazy, they forget or they have other important things going on. Teachers give us homework for a reason.

I had a few questions about the diary assignment so I'm glad we went over that. I have all my notes/information gathered and ready. I'm actually excited to do this assignment because it's interesting and new. I got assigned a village priest. I learned alot of new facts. At first it was hard gathering all the information but when I was fully concentrated it was easy.

We reviewed the chapters 6-10 questions because some people might of forgot the main key ideas. It refreshed my memory. On the quiz I mixed up a couple of questions :( I thought Bruno came on the Crusades and then the man carrying the coals tried to threaten her. I was kinda upset but then I realized it's just a little mistake..Get over it Shanese!!!

I think teachers make us do a bibliography because they want to know where we get our resources from. They specifically don't like students researching information on Wikipedia because half of the facts could be false. It's always better to get your data on a more accurate website or book.

Homework/Tips

-Diary due Monday

-Bibliography due Monday

- I suggest you do your diary for Monday so you can get assigned to a skit group

-You may do chapter 11 questions There Will Be Wolves (there is no due date yet)

LEARNING LOG ~ Feb.22/12

What We Did

Today we talked about the plans were doing before spring break. Ms. Lees wanted to organize this today because she had unexpected absents. I'm glad we made plans for the week ahead because it can make us get prepared. We also talked about how we are going to take our portfolios home this week and share our blogs. There's nothing to be nervous about guys! ;)

Ms.Lees read a fortune magazine that explained what employers are looking for in employees. We talked about as a class how employers check our Facebook or other social networks. Employers want a employee that has social/collaboration skills, team work, can work independently and has a good sense of knowledge.

We had a quiz today so Ms.Lees reviewed chapter 1-5 questions on There Will Be Wolves. We mostly reviewed the main key idea in each chapter and the questions that were difficult for some of us to answer.

After break we did chapters 1-5 questions. In one section of the quiz it was multiple choice and in the other section we had to list the events in order. After we all finished the quiz we got the rest of the class time to finish our notes of middle ages or read and do questions There Will Be Wolves chapter 10.

Why we did it/ Connections & Reflections

We scheduled the plan for the week ahead so we can get prepared and there will be no surprises!! I'm glad we did this because now I know all the upcoming events before spring break! I think it will be pretty interesting to show our parents our blog and portfolios. I'm kinda excited and nervous at the same time! I wonder what they'll say...???!

I liked talking about the fortune magazine because I agreed with it %100! Everyone should be aware of what they post on Facebook or other social network. It's very important to be mature and be ready for the future.

It refreshed my memory when we reviewed the There Will Be Wolves chapters 1-5. I didn't memorize everything that happened in the chapters but I did memorize the key ideas. I found the quiz really easy! I was thrilled that it was multiple choice and listing the events in order.:)

Homework/Tips

-Chapter 10 questions
- Middle Ages notes and bibliography
~Make sure you have all the information for your diary
- Chapters 6-10 quiz on Friday

PROGRESS REPORT ~ 30 DAY CHALLENGE

If you didn't already know I have 2 goals. My first goal is to practice playing the piano more and my second goal is to make my bed.

For practicing piano I haven't been successful:( I injured my tailbone so I'm having a really hard time to sit. The pain just won't go away!!! I am trying my best to try and practice. I was really excited because I was gonna challenge my self to practice playing the piano. I wanted to make it a habit. Usually I only practice for 15-20 minutes. I need to practice at least 3o minutes a day. I can't just ditch the piano after 15-20 minutes. It's lonely!!!! Once my tailbone heals hopefully I can set the challenge again and work at my goal! :)

For making my lovely and comfortable bed I have been successful! I improved. I've been making my bed everyday. It's getting to be a habit. YAY! I haven't reached to the level when taking my time and putting the fancy pillows on my bed. I just pull up the blankets and place the pillows I sleep on the top. When I make my bed it makes my room look way neater and complete. Hopefully I can keep it up! ;)

LEARNING LOG ~ Feb.17/12

What We Did Today

At the beginning of class Ms. Lees was looking at our chapter 2 & 5 note taking and table comparison of women's rights because she printed out a worksheet for us to do. I guess Ms. Harris misunderstood. It's okay! Everyone makes mistakes. Ms.Lees can reuse it next year. We need to practice on note taking anyways.

We made a table on how to do note taking. The right side of the table was "Do" and the left side of the table was "Don't". Ms.Lees took a couple of samples of note taking and showed it to the whole class. Everyone one had different strategies so they can understand better. We highlighted the key ideas.

Near the end of class we watched a couple of videos about the Middle Ages.

Learning Intentions

Note taking is a great way for you to understand the concept more. If you can't memorize anything than its great because you have your notes written down. It helps us learn the main idea. It helps us study for exams,tests (etc..). We did the table of note taking so we can correct ourselves of what we did wrong.
Showing your work to the whole class takes a lot of courage. It builds up the confidence of the person.

Connections/ Reflections

I found it very useful doing a table for note taking because I found errors in my note taking. I did full sentences..OOOPS :o Note taking helps me prepare for tests, exams (etc..)

The videos of the Middle Ages was quite funny. I enjoyed the after death check in.

Sometimes people understand the concept better when watching a video clip or movie , listening to a song, researching on the Internet (etc..). I always wondered how I can learn a song on the radio for a short period of time but it takes me forever to memorize the concepts for science.

Homework/Tips

~ Do chapter 9 questions There Will Be Wolves for Wednesday
~ Finish chapter 8 questions
~Go to flex on Thursday if not finished note taking
~ Keep working on your goal!!! Good luck ;)
*** GO TO LIBRARY ON MONDAY**

TGIF! Have a great weekend everyone:) See you all on Monday!

LEARNING LOG~ Feb.15/12

What We Did Today

Today was a double block! Ms. Lees was absent today so we had a sub! We did note taking about The Manor on chapter 2 in the pathway textbook. We had to make a chart of the Women's rights on chapter 2 and 5. We had to compare women rights in the middle ages and women rights of today. If we finished the notes and chart we had to read and do chapter 8 questions of There Will Be Wolves.

Learning Intentions


Were learning about the Middle Ages because it gives us a better understanding of how life was back then and how life is today. It's a part of history that we need to know. It's interesting to know how the women's rights were so different compared to today. It was that kind of day when the whole class is concentrating to get there work done!

Connections/Reflections

Today I felt really concentrated. I got all my work finished. I kinda felt like I was on FIRE! I feel even more concentrated when I have my headphones on. It makes the class more fun! Some people can't concentrate when doing work and listening to music at the same time. It was kind of hard sitting down the whole time because of my tailbone...Some how I managed!..PHEW.
I really loved reading about the women's rights back then and the women's rights today. It was very interesting. Shouldn't love be "love at first sight"?..Not an arranged marriage by your parents. I wouldn't like to be one of those woman back then because I would want to control my own life and make my own decisions. Back then that was how women lived their life. They didn't know any better. I'm so grateful that now every thing's equal. :)

Homework/Tips

~Finish chapter 8 questions
~If you don't have at least 10 posts..start posting!!!!
~ Go to flex if not finished note taking

Hope all of you are accomplishing your goals!!!!

POSTING SCHEDULE!!!!!!

Hey guys ! In class we didn't discuss the posting order for this week! Who can post today? I can post tomorrow! At this current time I am injured. My tailbone cracked :( I'm in alot of pain. It's really hard to sit and walk. If I can't post I will let you guys know.

Hey guys! Who's posting today? I'm sorry I wasn't at school today! My apologies! I'm sick! I hope I can feel better soon so I can post :)

MY GOAL

I have 2 goals for the next 30 days!

My first goal for the next 30 days is to practice more playing the piano! I need to make it a habit to practice everyday. I'm always busy doing homework or something else. I need to set a certain time to practice. By not practicing it will make me slow down. Sometimes I get frustrated when practicing a music piece because I'm playing the wrong notes and it's not sounding how it's suppose too. When I go over the music piece about 20 times I gradually start improving! As some people say practice makes perfect!!!!

My second goal is to make my bed! I'm always to lazy. I always think of it as I'm gonna get into bed anyways at night and just mess it up again..what's the point....? My dad said if I don't start making my bed something valuable to me is going to be taken away:( !..That means I need to start making my bed! I should make it a habit.

I hope I can accomplish my 2 goals! :)

LEARNING LOG~ Feb.3/2012

What we did

Today we didn't do much! On Wednesday Ms.Lees assigned chapter 3 and 4 questions for Friday. She checked every ones questions to see if they were finished. I remember Ms. Lees saying if everyone finishes the homework she will give no homework for the weekend! Well today she gave homework so I'm guessing someone did not finish it:( We also continued on finishing the web presentations. Good Job everyone!

Learning Intentions

The story our class is reading is There Will Be Wolves. Each chapter the class gets assigned to do questions. We do the questions because its a good way to know if we understand the book. Its also a good way to analyze, connect and share your thinking when writing your answer. Ms.Lees said we need to write our sentences with a more grade 8 level instead off having a vague answer. Presenting in front of the class is a great way to speak up, have confidence in yourself and have a good sense of knowledge. Our presentations weren't formal because it was a practice for when we have formal presentations in the future.

Connections/Reflections

Presenting in front of a audience really helps people build up there confidence. I remember in grade 4 and 6 my elementary school had speech fests! In grade 4 it was the first time I ever did public speaking. I had butterflies in my stomach. It was a great way for me to build confidence and speak in a loud tone of voice so the audience can hear me. I am glad my elementary school had speech fests because in the future you will need to do public speaking. This is definitely a great way to prepare you for the future!!!

Homework/Tips

- Finish chapter 3 and 4 questions
- Flex will be on Monday if you haven't finished the blog review package
- There Will Be Wolves read chapter 5
- If you finished reading the book or chapter 5 I suggest you should skim through the chapter so you can be ready for Monday

Have a great weekend everyone! Enjoy the beautiful sunshine! :)

Schedule!

Hello everyone! I think some of us got confused about the blog posting schedule. Our schedule for the week was :
Monday - Trevor

Tuesday- Shanese

Wednesday- Fredrick

Friday- Sara

Changes were made because Trevor was at his grandparents! Sara was so kind that she posted for him! Thanks Sara ;) I would've posted for you Trevor but I didn't go on Blogger! My apologies. I was suppose to do Tuesday but, Trevor said he will post instead. Unfortunately Trevor could not log into blogger:( He wrote it down and I believe he said that Fredrick was gonna post a picture of it?!!
PLEASE LOOK AT OUR NEW POSTING SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK SO THERE ARE NO CONFUSIONS!!!!
If someone cannot post please let one of us know and we will be happy to post that day! Enjoy the rest of your night!
See you all on Friday!!!:)

Missing Post!!!!!!! PLEASE READ!

Hey everyone! Trevor hasn't posted for a couple days now. He spoke to me today at lunch and said that he can't get into blogger. I think we all should speak to him in class tomorrow and figure out his missing post and our schedule for next week! :)

New Schedule for the week!

Hey fellow bloggers! Trevor has not posted on schedule. He has missed 4. We discussed in class about his missing posts. Trevor will be posting for the week! Sara and Fredrick we don't have to worry about posting for this week!:) WOOOHOOO!!!! Good luck Trevor! If you have a day where you can't post just tell one of us !

LEARNING LOG~Jan.10/2012

What we did today

Today was a fun, peaceful and challenging day! First thing in the morning we started with Geography Challenge. Ms.Lees gave us a package which had 9 rounds. The rounds were about mind mapping, locating and labelling, food,transportation etc...! This took pretty much the whole entire block.

Learning Intention

The learning intention today was to see what we know about the world. Though we didn't learn some of the questions it was nice to see how much knowledge we had. I didn't think that I would answer some of the questions. It refreshed my memory :)

Connections/Reflections

The Geography Challenge was quite challenging. Some of the questions were quite difficult. I didn't even understand some of them. If you don't know the answer at all it's always good to guess. There is no right and wrong answer. This is a good way to get our smart "brains" working ;)!

Homework/Tips

- If you haven't finished your pathway notes finish them at flex on Thursday
- Look over the rubric for tomorrows double block
- Finish your portfolio at flex on Thursday
- If you aren't finished your paragraphs I suggest you should finish because tomorrow we will be doing some editing
- You may want to skim through your novel
GOOD LUCK TO THE PEOPLE WHO ARE DOING THE GEOGRAPHY CHALLENGE TEST ON THURSDAY! WISHING THE BEST TO YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow Trevor will be having the honour posting on double block:) Good luck!
******I know my learning log was a little short but we didn't do much in class********

LEARNING LOG~Dec 13/2011

What we did today

At the beginning of class today we changed our desks in groups. Ms.Lees gave the class a worksheet that we had to self evaluate and 6 books each group. The books were about the middle ages. We had to read the first 3 pages and evaluate what we read on to the sheet. On the sheet it had readability skills which was too easy, ok, somewhat challenging and challenging. Also on the sheet it had interest level which was not at all, somewhat interesting (could read), interesting and OMG have to read! Ms. Lees wanted a educational explanation why we chose what we think are readability was on each book and our interest level. We had to write our reasoning below. After we finished we had to rank the books from 1-6 the top books you would read to the lowest you would read.

Learning Intention

The learning intention was for Ms.Lees to find out what book is suitable for you. She is picking a book for each student to read for the Christmas holidays. We also had to stay focus and on task for the whole entire block in order to finish the sheet that was due in class today.

Reflections/Connections

Today I felt marvy because I really stayed on task today and didn't talk. I enjoyed reading all the books in the middle ages. There was a couple of books that I wanted to keep on reading ;)! I think this a good way for Ms.Lees to determine what book is suitable for each student.

Homework/Tips

- Finish your notes from the Pathway textbook that you have to complete at flex on Thursday at lunch
- Make sure your portfolio is ready for conferencing
- If you haven't finished your notes from the movie "First Knight" I suggest you should finish because it was due today
***CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE CANSPELL***

Tomorrow Trevor will have the honour of posting! Good luck!

And I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!:)

Posting!

Hello fellow bloggers!!!! Hope you all had a great weekend! :) Tomorrow I can not post because I have a special event to go to. I can blog Tuesday! Is their anyone who can replace my spot for this week???? Thanks ;)!

Comments

My comments aren't working!!!:( Is there any solution to this???

LEARNING LOG~ Dec.5/2011

What we did today

For the entire class today we were working on our notes from the Pathway textbook. Pages 9-20 we had to take notes in the outline form. After we finished that we had to take notes in a web/map form from pages 21-29. And lastly we have to do note-taking in a Cornell layout. Since we were just working on Pathway notes we got to listen to music! I believe Ms.Lees only did one portfolio today. She said she would like to start scheduling times for conferencing.

Learning Intentions

The learning intention today was to see how we can be quiet and work on our time wisely instead of talking away to your neighbour beside you. We did the Pathway notes because its good to know the different forms or methods on how to take notes.

Reflections/Connections

I felt pretty marvy today because I really enjoyed some of the text that was in the Pathway textbook. It was interesting. I also liked the different forms/methods of note-taking because it can come in handy someday. I think I am more concentrated in class when I listen to music. I don't know why!?

Homework/Tips

- Canspell
-If you are not finished your geography test ,tomorrow will be your last day to finish at 7:30am in Ms.Lees portable
- Those of you who were away on the day of the test you have to make it up on Thursday at flex
-Review the Cornell clip Ms.Lees has on her blog
- If you have not yet followed Ms.Lees blog

That's it! Tomorrow Trevor will have the honour of doing the Learning log. Good luck!

Missing Post

Hello!!! We don't have a post for friday.Wasn't trevor suppose to post on friday???!

POSTING ORDER

Hello everyone!!! I think the posting order we have for this week can be permanent! If you did not like your day for posting please let us know so we can arrange it. I think it will be better to not change the posting order every week. What do you guys think?However if someone is absent on the day of their posting we can always fill in for them. Does anyone have any suggestions?!

Learning Log~incident

Hello!!!! Earlier today I was doing my Learning Log. I completed the Learning Log. I was editing and automatically it deleted. I happened to not touch any buttons that would make this incident occur. Has it happened to any of you? Unfortunately I had to restart.