Learning Blog Post

Summary of the day's lesson/activities.
     Today in class we discussed issues with the blog and how we can learn how to work with it with more ease. After, we talked about the responses we're going to make with the class in Australia, and what to prepare for so we can respond thoroughly and be prepared. Then we proceeded on to discuss the confusion with students wanting to join clubs and how Ms.Lees will allow students to come tomorrow at lunch for flex to decide groups that would be suitable for that person in particular. Subsequently, we discussed the criteria for the group blogs through the class blog and how we should manage and decide who posts when (which later dragged on further, but before that) shortly after, 2 representatives for the Student Council came in and talked about the 5 Days of Fire which will occur next week (just in case you don't know, our colour is BLUE). Finally, at the end of the class, we handed in our work we had done previously, basically everything we had left in our binders that we were supposed to hand in (including August Heat foreshadowing clues, questions for Open Window, August Heat questions, your-choice-short-story, etc).
Learning Intentions
     We did [the above paragraph] so that we will understand what we will be doing further on in class and in school. We discussed the Australia knowledge that was necessary to know so we could respond tomorrow (Tuesday) to the class in Australia. It is important for students to join clubs because these can earn us credits and help our resumé for future references, so Ms.Lees just wants us to have an easier time in high school and aid us in any way possible. If we hadn't communicated about blog issues we probably wouldn't be too fond of them and wouldn't be able to use them properly. The 5 Days of Fire representatives that came in were also helpful, otherwise we wouldn't know our colours and what to do for the week. And when we handed in our work at the end of class, if we didn't, we'd probably all forget to for the future and the work will never get handed in.
Reflections/Relevance
     I believe what we discussed in class today was important, because I personally had a few issues with the blog and how to use it. Also, our conversations about clubs was fairly important because I believe that we should join at least 2 clubs per year. I'm also glad we talked about the facts we need to know for the Australia response because I don't think I'm too up to date with what's happening in other countries that won't affect me.
Homework Reminders
     Our homework for today was to read about the topics for the Australia response. These include:
-Recovering from Cyclone Mike
-Rioting recovery
-Should we install CCTV cameras
-Do we want a WOLDI superstore

We should read articles in various newspapers as we will be writing to the editor about these issues. 

Homework Tips

     We should read various local newpapers like Vancouver Sun, Surrey Now, Surrey Leader, The Globe and Mail, whatever we can find. Try to find articles that relate to any of the topics that we will need to respond to, to get a general background knowledge.