We are off to a superb start with our current events initial posts. Some students have done some terrific work and you should check out their blogs to help you improve your first current events post, and to help guide you next semester when you work individually on the current event assignment.
For some excellent examples of the Current Events Initial Postings, make sure you look at Cecelia’s, Iqmal’s, Nina’s, and Charlotte’s blogs.
Keep up the tremendous work!
You need to finish the group current events assignment that we were working on in class and post in on your blog.
On the resource page please use the following guidelines from your current events overview asignment sheet: Requirements for my Oral Presentation / Initial Posting.
If you need help, a preparation sheet is available on the resources page of the blog to guide you through the preparation.
Also, use the sample current events blog posting from class to double check your work.
TIP: Carefully read the rubric to make sure you include all the the proper resources.
HELP: Come and see me if you have any questions before the day your assignment is due so I can help solve any problems you may encounter.
Your task is to:
1. Log-in to your own blog.
2. Click on the write tab to create your second post.
3. Answer the question: What did I learn about Rome today?
Think about class today and reflect on the video you watched. Explain with details and specific information what you learned and what you found interesting about the Roman Empire.
4. In the title section, write “What did I learn about Rome today?”
5. In the post section, answer the question. Make sure to write a full paragraph describing everything you have learned about the Roman Empire. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.
6. When you’re done with your post click publish.
You have two tasks for your homework.
1. Find a current event article, print it, and bring it to class. Your article should be something that affects the whole world and changes many of lives.
2. Read the sample current event I posted on my blog and the sample posts and reflections my 6th grade students posted on their sites.
