Learning Goal: I will use my critical thinking skills so that I am able to connect my reading to my writing.
Work Period First Half: Reading / Planning Your Formal Essay / Conferencing with Ms. Weir Second Half: Youth Forum Presentation Planning Learning Goal: I will listen carefully so that I can respond appropriately.
Councillor Yvonne Fernandes will be here to discuss municipal government and the Kitchener Youth Forum Learning Goal: I will participate in the discussion about the formal writing assignment so that I have a solid understanding of what is expected of me on this task.
1. Formal Writing Assignment Details 2. Mini Conferences with Ms Weir 3. Work Time for Essay or Reading or Catching up on blogs Learning Goal: I will read the article about thesis statement writing so that I can practice the skill in my blog post.
1. 30 minutes silent reading 2. How to Write a Thesis Statement - please read this article and practice it in the following blog post 3. Blog Post: thinking ahead to Friday's visit from a Kitchener City Councillor, what do you appreciate how our city? What would you like to see changed? -> use this post as a third opportunity to practice your formal writing skills -> your goal is to incorporate a thesis statement into your introduction -> it should be a minimum of four paragraphs (introduction, minimum two body paragraphs but feel free to write more if you wish, and a concluding paragraph) -> share your post with someone else and ask for feedback 4. Think about who you might want to work with when it comes to your presentation at city hall -> feel free to start brainstorming some ideas about what you would do to improve Kitchener -> remember that you are welcome to work with your peers at Huron for this task Learning Goal: I will use my oral communication skills to both listen and respond so that I can improve my formal writing.
1. Ted Talk 2. Formal Blog Editing Time and Mini Conferences with Ms Weir 3. Reading |
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