Sunday, December 8, 2013

Reading Log ~ Week 15

Reading and Annotating chapters 9-12 : 75 minutes
Tracker Journal on blackboard for chapter 1-8 : 1 hour 30 minutes
Tracker Journal on black board for chapter 9-11 : 35 minutes
Tracker Journal on black board for chapter 12 : 15 minutes

total: 225 minutes (3 hours 30 minutes)
NOTE: I needed to catch up on working on Tracker Journal. I had all my quotes chosen in my book, but need to put everything in journal.

How is ninth grade english different from eight grade english?

Going from eight grade english to ninth grade english to me was a big jump, but it was for all my classes as well; middle school is different from highschool. Now that we are in highschool, this years english has challenged me to write more, as well as read more. With blogging every week with four paragraphs minimun total to write, it allows me to become a better writer. Also, the reading log every week I feel as though is better than every quarter. Last year since it was per quarter, i might forget to read but I could catch up, which then creates stress because I am behind. This way, I am always organized and complete the reading requirements as well. 

Comparing this years english to last overall I enjoy it better. I feel as though it is well-rounded with the use of technology like blogging, ebooks, and etc. It creates a entertainment aspect of the class with being educational at the same time. Although it is a heavier work load, I am able to acept it and complete my work on time. All in all, this years english I feel as though I enjoy much better. I can not wait to see what is to come in the rest of our year.

Learning From The Writing Center

Going to The Writting Center was more helpful, fun, and better than I expected it to be. When I walked in, eveyone was so nice. They welcomed me, introduced themself, and even gave me candy. The fellow I was working with was one a friend of my sister who I knew well, which made it easier on my first vist. During this vist, although she was close with me she did not allow that to get in the way of helping me with my paper. We stayed on task and got a lot of work done. She said I had spelling problems just like my sister, helped me realize my common errors, and how to elborate. She also was very good at saying instuctions in ways that I can understand. 

After my writting center vist, everything was not fixed for me. Because of this, I got a learning experience out of it trying to do what she helped me with by myslef. By doing this I was able to work and look back what she would have done by my self. I was very greatful that this was a requirement becasue otherwise I most likley would not have gone, and I would have missed out on a good experience. I now know that I can go, recieve great help, and enjoy it as well. I look forward to going again in my future. 

Monday, December 2, 2013

Reading Log - Week 14

Reading & Annotating LOTF Chapter 5 - 35 minutes
Reading & Annotating LOTF Chapter 6 - 25 minutes
Reading & Annotating LOTF Chapter 7 - 28 minutes
Reading & Annotating LOTF Chapter 8 - 31 minutes
Working on quotes for each chapter - 35 minutes

Total - 154 minutes