Learning Log for November 25

What we did
First Ms. Lees checked our homework (the heart map, narrative paragraph, and descriptive paragraph homework) and stamped them. If you weren't finished you would've had to do it then. She paired us up with someone (the people who did their homework were paired with people who did) and we all sat in a different seat (then it would be easier to make a seating plan for Monday).

After Ms. Lees gave us some time to catch up (only the people who needed to) she talked about writing an explanatory paragraph. On the handout it says 'expository' but it should be 'explanatory' (change it on the sheet if you haven't done so already). Explanatory paragraphs explain things (for example, how to fix a light bulb) and may be sarcastic (for example, if it was about fixing a light bulb, you could write, "call a electrician").

Learning Intention
Pairing students up: The students that completed their homework paired up with students who didn't so that they could help them so Ms. Lees and Mrs. Edgert (sorry I don't know how to spell her name) don't have to help half the class. They can save time and help people who need it. It also helped determine a seating plan for Monday.

Explanatory Paragraphs: How to write explanatory paragraphs. They can be sarcastic, funny, and/or sound like an advertisement. They are about a single topic/idea and need to be in the right sequence. You can write about almost anything but it has to be explained.

Connections Beyond English
Working with others is a good way to develop leadership skills. It also lets you see what others are thinking and may give you better ideas. When you are in higher grades you will be expected to write longer paragraphs and these paragraphs are a simple start to more advanced things.

Homework
Explanatory paragraphs exercise (from handout)

If you haven't already completed do them:
Heart map
Narrative paragraphs exercise (from handout)
Descriptive paragraphs, both exercises (from handout)

Tips
*important* all paragraphs need a planning sheet
Study for geography test (next week)
Study for Spelling Bee (we will have a practice on Monday)

I hope that I'm not missing anything

Next Monday's Learning Log is done by: Caitlin M.