We had a substitute teacher today, since Ms Lees had an appointment. The teacher showed us a plan for the morning, on the overhead written by Ms Lees.
For the first block, we got in our novel groups and worked on our webs. We discussed about the headings we could have, about the middle ages. For example, some headings could be food, clothing, religion, etc. Then each group member got assigned one or a few headings and was supposed to takes notes on it according to the novel. If you finished early, you could start thinking about the pictures and the web layout.
We had about 20 more minutes to finish our webs after break. After that the teacher handed out some editing checklist and rubric. We were to find a partner and trade our paragraphs that we wrote before for him/her to proofread. We were to fill out a checklist and highlight a rubric for each paragraph of our partner's. When the paragraphs are are edited and ranked by our partner, we have to do a good copy of them either written neatly in pen or printed in Arial font, size 12.
Why Did We Do This?
We discussed about the web headings with our novel group to work on our communication skills. We should learn to give ideas while also listening to other people's opinions. We are making webs based on our novels because our historical novels include a lot of information about the middle ages. By making a web, we can not only learn about the middle ages, but also learn to organize information and illustrate it.
By letting someone else proofread your paragraphs can decrease the errors in spelling, grammar, and other issues. Reading it out loud helps you to understand it better and also easier to find mistakes in sentences. Editing someone else's work can allow you to see what others are good at and to learn from them.
Connections/Reflections
I think making webs together with our group members was much easier if I was doing it on my own. My group members thought of many different headings and ideas that I didn't think of. This way we can gather more information in less time and work. Making webs would help me later on if I wanted to organize something in a easy way. I could use communication skills almost everywhere, anytime. Better communicating skills means less confusion from others.
Having someone proofread my writing would prevent a lot of errors being made in my good copy. I can't notice some errors even when I read it over and over again. Being able to write good paragraphs means being able to write good essays. Being able to write good essays means that the rest of your life will be much more easier, because you will need to write essays all through school and even work if it involves presenting information.
Homework
- Do a good copy of your paragraphs, either typed out or written in pen.
Tips
- Bring in winter clothing for "Warm and Fuzzy Drive".
William is doing the next post.
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