Course Selection Preference

On Wednesday, there was a course selection fair to get us interested in what type of courses we could take when we’re older.  The 3 courses I may take in the future are Science Academy, Project Design Development, and Science Academy.

I wish to take Science Academy because I have always loved learning about Science. If I enroll in Science Academy, I can become a doctor, scientist, or a dentist when I grow up, which are professions that I am interested in. I think that Science Academy is a great way to learn new facts, and explore Science in-depth and in detail. For Science Academy, I can go to http://fhtsscienceacademy.ca/ for more detail. I must take Pre-calculus 11 Honors, Science 10, and Passion for Science to apply.

I would also like to take PDD, because I think it shows you how to problem-solve and to be more creative. It teaches how to handle and do big projects, which I think is an important skill in the future. PDD is very creative about exploring and questioning, and teaches skills that will be important in the future. For more information, I can go to http://www.fhlearn.ca/vlees/

Another course I would like to take is the Peer Tutoring Course. This course teaches students how to educate others. You can gain experience from this course, and have an opportunity to try new things.  To enroll, I have to see Ms. Scarlett for a application and a interview.

Learning Log Dec. 16, 2014 Thursday

(Hannah and I are switching today because she is unable to post)

Today, we did our paragraph booklets. The section of the booklet we did today was about Descriptive and Expository Paragraphs. Descriptive Paragraphs are paragraphs that describe items, places, events, etc. To write a descriptive paragraph, you must have a lot of detail in it. Expository Paragraphs are paragraphs that explain. The paragraph is educating you about something, and the information is usually very specific.

Learning Intentions:

Writing paragraphs can help us in future essays, assignments, and reports. By learning how to write proper paragraphs, we can start to do better essays, because paragraph writing is a basic writing structure.

Connections:

We can connect to this outside Humanities because we can use paragraphs literally everywhere: in essays, resumes, novels, etc.

Homework:

Do an outline and a draft for the descriptive & expository paragraphs.

Tips:

Try to visualize what scene you’re describing for the descriptive paragraph; visualizing will help you add more detail! You can also draw it out.

For expository paragraphs, try writing about something you are familiar with.

Here is a reminder from Ms. Lees:

 http://leeshum8.blogspot.ca/2014/12/last-week-reminders-for-2014.html#comment-form

December 12, 2014 Friday Learning Log

Today, we did literature circles in class. Literature circles are where we choose a quote and discuss it. We connect to this in several ways. The ways are: Text to Self, Text to World, Text to Text. Text to Self means connecting with your past experiences or other things. Text to World means connecting to the world; it's histories, inventions, etc. Text to Text means connecting to another piece of written work, like a poem or a story.

Learning Intention:

We did literature circles so that we know how to read with a purpose and look for important/meaningful things in the story. We also learn social and listening skills by sharing our quotes with others and listening to theirs.

Connections:

We can connect to this outside of Humanities because this can help us when researching for a project, because we will have to read with a purpose. It can also help us understand the story better when we’re reading.

Homework:

Literature Circles Review (If you didn’t hand it in).

Remember your 3 words and your sentence!

Useful Tips:

Here’s the link for the 3 words to live by:

http://sheownsit.com/forget-year-resolutions-just-pick-three-words-live-your-life-by/

This is the link for Daniel Pink’s “What is Your Sentence?” Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyRu7k70Jhc

This is the example video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjBmnfI4Tn4

For the sentence, think about whom you want to be remembered as.

For literature circles, we have to set 2 group and personal goals.

My 3 words

Hi, my name is Kevin Wang, and the three words that I chose for 2015 are focus, efficiency, and neatness.
I chose focus because i need to devote all my attention on one thing at a time. For example, I shouldn't be thinking about the soccer game, and focus and absorb what the teacher is saying. I usally have a hard time maintaining my attention span on one subject.
The second word I chose is efficiecny because I haven't really been using my time as wise as I can. Partially, this may also be because I'm too tired to focus or stay focused for a long period of time
I also chose the word neatness because I wasn't very organized with my schedule and keeping on top of all my homework. Geeting organized and neat will definetely help me stay on top of my assignemnts, and dot

New Years Resolution Words

1. Strenghth. Why strenghth? I chose strength because I want to be able to get through some of the situations I've had to deal with this year. Mentally and physically. Physically as in beingore active and not being a couch potato the majority of the year.
2. Effort. I chose effort because I want to use what my teachers tell me to improve on and really try to get better at them. I want to work harder on my grades so that I'm not barely getting an A on some subjects and try and take on getting a more honourable roll.
3. Accomplish. I want to be able to accomplish everything I'm hoping to do. What's the point of having a resolution if I can't do them successfully? I want to do the things I've been holding off on for a long time.

3 words

The three words I chose are consume, risks, and health

I chose consume because I feel like l need to apprechiate the people in my life that try to help me with things more. Risks because I need to take more risks with my school work ( like projects) and with my gymnastics. For example in gymnastics i need to take risks so that i can do better. Health because it is important to be healthy and fit in your daily life so the you have confidence in your self.  

3 Words to Live By

Hi, my name is Jenny.I am in Grade 8. In class, we are doing the 3 word challenge. The 3 word challenge is a challenge where we choose 3 words to live by. It is sort of like an New Year's Resolution, except it is only made up of 3 words, each word having a different meaning.The words I chose are effort, creativity, and planning.
I chose effort because I want to put more effort in my work, to go beyond expectations. Effort is also important, because it helps you to do your best, and go beyond what's required.
I chose creativity because I need to be more creative in my work, and explore more. Being creative will also expand my imagination in my artwork and schoolwork.
I chose planning because I want to plan ahead whenever I do something, because I find that I rarely plan; if I plan I will become more organized. Planning will also make my schedule go smoother and become more efficient, and my schedule won't be as hectic.