Dec 16th, 2011

What did we do?
We got this geography questions and answered it. ( Doesn't effect mark) Ms. Lees signed us books and we read some chapters. We had some time to draw webs and get some ideas. 
 Why we did it?
To discus about the book and get some ideas to draw a web. To improve our reading skills and writing skills which is really helpful
 Homework and tips
 -Note if you are not done
- read books
- draw web

December 12,2011

What did we do?
 Today we got separated in groups when we entered the portable. Each group had to discuss a question about the movie we watched on Thursday, "The First Knight". On the sheet she gave us that day, there were quotes and questions concerning them. After we returned to our original seats, Ms.Lees gave us another sheet on review of oral language.
 Why we did it?
 This was to improve our oral communicating skills and to improve our skill of working in a group. If the group does not agree with each other, we can try try to convince each other, developing persuasive skills. the sheet she gave us would actually let us look back and see if we  actually contributed to the discussion instead of leaving other people to do it by themselves.
 Connections and reflections
Working in a group helps us in the future when we wok on projects with other people during employment. Actually working on the project might keep you from being fired. Persuasive skills will be needed if your a lawyer trying to prove people innocence or guilty. It helps you if your in a debate team, trying to convince the jury that your point is better or right.  It helps in politics if you are a politician trying to get people to work for you, or even convincing your parents that you need a better allowance!
 Homework and tips
 I don't think we have homework today. If you are not done note taking, they were due today so get your but to flex!
 Upcoming events
 Pancake breakfast on Friday and also early dismissal.
 Roger is posting tomorrow.

Dec 8, 2011

Blog Response

What did we do?

We watched this movie which was about "The King Arthur" while watching this movie we took our notes and answered some questions. We didn't finish the movie , we were out of time. We might watch it on the Lunch or Class.

Why?

To learn about background information about Middle ages and in the past. (Their clothing, What they do to entertain themselves, What they eat, basically it was to learn about their life styles.) 

Homework

-Note taking due on Monday

-Spelling Bee Tomorrow 

Today (December 6th, 2011), we watched a video on the Middle Ages. The video described everything on the middle ages. While we were watching that video we had to take notes and saying the main idea, and the details describing the main idea. Part of the video described "The Black Death", which was a deadly disease which caused almost everyone to die in Europe. The "Black Death" started in the year 1348 and ended in the year of 1350. It took around 150 years for Europe's population to recover. Today we also studied Canspell. When the teacher would give you a word and you would have to spell it.

December 5, 2011

Blog Response
 What did we do?
 Today we worked on our note making which is page 9-20(outlining), 21-29(mapping), and 30-36(Cornell note taking)
 Why we did it?
 We worked on it because it was good practice for note making and to get use to taking notes.
 Connections
 We could use this skill for taking notes in other subjects like science and math. The notes would help us on what to study for tests.
 Homework and Tips
 No homework. There is a canspell test on Friday, be sure to practice! Go to flex tomorrow morning if you still have not finished the test. Roger is posting tomorrow.

Dec 1st, 2011

Blog Response

What did we do?

We learned how to take notes well and watched video about it. Ms. Lees taught people who don’t know how to calculate times when you want to find a time for other place. We took our notes for the text book. Some of us wrote paragraphs because they needed to catch up. Mark did all of his work and he had nothing to do so he helped other people.

Why?

We learned how to take notes better because we got this homework which is about “taking note” Some of us learned about time zones and how to calculate time because we have test geography tomorrow.

My connection/reflection.

I can use this “writing note skill” for other subjects too.

Homework

- Paragraphs if you are not done.

- Study for Geography homework