Today's Learning Log

What we did today:

Today in humanities we worked on Persuasive Paragraphs. We talked about how persuasive paragraphs argue a point, try to convince the reader to think a certain way, and to give supporting reasons.

We also received a booklet consisting of about five pages that explaines what we do, why we do it, and how we can improve. For example, we are writing outlines before we write out paragraphs, this booklet shows us hints in how to improve our outlines.

Learning Intention:

We did persuasive paragraphs because we are working on improving our paragraphs. The last couple of classes we worked on narrative, explanatory, and descriptive paragraphs. Today we did persuasive paragraphs and are learning the differences between each of them. We do exercises for every type of paragraph and these exercises help us understand more about them. The booklet that we received explains what to do better and what to fix.

Marvy:

I understand the difference between paragraphs and how to recognize each one. I can come up with ideas quickly and can write a paragraph fast and well. The booklet shows me what to improve on and by following the booklet makes my work better.

Connections beyond english:

If you are in a debate club or are writting a letter about something to the governtment, you can use key words to show what you mean to persuade the reader to look from your point of view. If you write a persuasive paragraph and follow the right criteria in expressing your thoughts you might change the readers attitude and may win the argument.

Homework:

Finish 4. Persuasive Paragraph page. Underline the topic sentance and highlight the key words in the example. Do exercise 1 double spaced on line piece of paper and exercise 2 double spaced on line paper. Before exercise 2, do an outline for it. In the booklet read and do all five pages.

All homework is due tomorrow.

Note: Sorry for posting late, I had outside activities.

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