Jesi's First Blog!

Agenda
BLOG
Culmination Requirements
Intro. To Socratic Seminar
Writer's Workshop

Homework
RJ 8.3 15-20 pages


      Whoah okay, hey everyone! Today is my first blog, and I believe I am the last person to go. Anyway, today eighth graders attended their first (official) culmination meeting and in class we are discussing our requirements such as passing all 8th grade courses, having no more than two U's in work habits, missing no more than 9 days of school, having a good behavior record, good uniform record, good financial record, and 3 parent contacts (meaning that your parent could come to meetings, or check your report cards, etc, at least 3 times during the year).

       Now we're writing in our English notebooks, discussing a Socratic Seminar which we will actually be participating in on Friday. Socrates was a Greek philosopher and teacher who believed that students gained knowledge through discussion. A socratic seminar is a dialogue. In dialogue we try to have a deeper understanding and are open ended, when in a debate you are trying to prove yourself right or prove another wrong and come to a conclusion.

      Now the class is finishing up their essays on whether Ponyboy form The Outsiders will stay gold. In mine, I wrote that Pony will, but I am also really interested to read people who wrote with a different  opinion.

       I actually have to go and print mine out so I will be right back. I think you'll enjoy this photo I just found of Milhon in third period.

      Well, there are about 2 more minutes of class left, so I'm told, so I will conclude this. Thank god I've printed out my essay. Everyone is turning in their alpha-smarts and starting to pack up. So, have a good day! And whoever is next, good luck.