We started with two rounds of geography challenge. Each round had ten questions about Canadian history. We went over the answers after. Ms. Lees then assigned us each a novel, and we were to silent read until approximately fifteen minutes after the start of block two. After we got into groups based on which novel we were assigned. Ms. Lees explained the web we have to do after winter break. It depends on ourselves whether we deserve to work in a group or on our own, but first, we had to brainstorm as a group about some heading there could be for our book.
Why?
The geography challenge was a practice for the real geography challenge coming up. Many questions were in Socials 9 and 10, so many of us didn't know the answer. We learned about Canadian history as we were being tested. Ms. Lees gave us time to read our novel because she wanted us to get a simple understanding of the time and setting of the book, and also letting us be able to come up with a few headings for our web.
My Reflection/Connections
I am not familiar with Canadian history, so I only got a few correct in the practice rounds. The geography challenge would be a good way to learn about geography. Reading a historical novel is much entertaining than reading off information on the textbook. By reading a novel, you can also enjoy the story while you absorb the historical information provided. A web will help us organize and understand the history and culture of the setting the novel is in.
Homework
Read your novel.
Brainstorm ideas for the web.
William will be doing the next learning log.
