Today in class, Ms. Lees first did a homework check for the explanatory paragraphs which were assigned for homework last Friday. She notified us that all our paragraphs should be done, except the persuasive paragraphs which we were going to learn today. She then explained that our portfolios should been done too, because we were the class that was given the most class time to work on them. Even though we were given a lot of time in class, quite a few people weren't finished their portfolios.
We learned about persuasive paragraphs, how it convinces the reader to agree on your certain point or idea. It should also give a few different supporting reasons. Ms. Lees assigned us to highlight the traits of persuasive paragraphs in the example given in the booklet. She then assigned exercise 1 and 2 after we have understood how to write a persuasive paragraph. For exercise 2, if you don't want to write about any of the four topics given, you could also choose from you heart map.
Ms. Lees handed out a booklet which describes and includes exercises of note-taking methods for geography. We were expected to work on the exercises if we finish the persuasive paragraphs before class ends.
Ms. Lees was preparing to leave about 15 minutes at the end of class to practice Canspell spelling bee, but she was trying to finish as much portfolio conferences as she can, due to the time we wasted in the beginning of class because many people weren't finished their portfolio.
Why?
Ms. Lees did a homework check so she can get an idea of who's doing their homework and who's not, and also add up our marks for our work habit. She gave us time to finish our portfolio so we are all ready when we have our portfolio conference.
We learned how to write persuasive paragraphs to learn how to argue about a point and convincing your readers to think the same way by giving good reasons. We practiced with a few exercises to get more familiar with persuasive paragraphs.
The note-taking methods booklet was to help us with note-taking. It was to help us understand that we don't have to waste our time on writing down exactly what the teacher says in class. Different methods such as webs and diagrams can help those visual learners understand better.
My Reflection/Connections:
I understand that we do portfolios because it's a easy way to help us realize how we're doing and about what letter grade or percentage we are even though it takes a lot of work to organize a portfolio.
Persuasive paragraphs can also be useful in the debate club. In debate, you have to argue with the other team that your point is the correct point. You have to give good enough reasons that the other team ends up speechless. Practicing persuasive paragraphs now can help you a lot if you want to be in the debate club later on you if you are participating in it right now.
Learning how to take notes now can save you up a lot of time later on, because in the higher grades and university, the teachers or professors talk really fast to save time and if you write down every single word they say, you might miss some important points.
Homework:
1. Highlighting traits of persuasive paragraphs in the example given in your paragraph booklet.
2. Persuasive paragraph exercises 1 and 2.
3. Exercises in note-taking methods booklet.
4. Practice for Canspell spelling bee.
Tips:
- Come for flex Tuesday morning at 7:30 in Mr. Peacock's room if you didn't finish organizing portfolio.
- Geography test on Friday, bring a ruler and a calculator (no phones allowed).
- Remember to follow Ms. Lees' Blog.
I will be doing the next learning log, since Razia will be away.
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