REFLECTION

Today we will step back from poetry and begin the process of
reflection on the work done on HOAISJ.

HUMANS OF AISJ - A REFLECTION OF LEARNING

This project, though it seemed easy at first, took a long time to perfect.  But, what have you learned?

·        Your approaches to learning

·        Our community

·        Skills you can carry with you throughout your academic career – and beyond, maybe.

Approaches to Learning were instrumental in the success of this project. Talk with your parents and/or your friends, and thoughtfully reflect on your learning.

ASSIGNMENT: REFLECTION ON YOUR ATLs – Write a multi-paragraph essay that provides thoughtful reflections about your approaches to learning.  This essay must be well organized using an introductory paragraph with a topic sentence, paragraphs with details that provide descriptions, and examples/evidence of your approaches to learning, and must have a concluding paragraph that sums up what you have written about your learning.  You must be honest about what you did well or not so well.  You must pay attention to your conventions, making sure that you have spelled, punctuated, and capitalized properly. THIS ESSAY IS PART OF YOUR GRADE FOR WRITING AND CONVENTIONS. I WILL HAVE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS AT THE FRONT OF THE CLASS IF YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO ORGANIZE YOUR THOUGHTS BEFORE WRITING YOUR ESSAY.

THE APPROACH TO LEARNING	THE ULTIMATE DESCRIPTOR	YES! I was awesome at just about everything.	NOT for everything! I could have done better.	NO, not so much – this is a weak area for me.
Takes ownership for learning	Ø  You were engaged in the project, which added to the depth and richness of the stories, and therefore, your learning.  Ø  You worked to your ability, but you challenged yourself, sought help when needed, and helped others gain a fuller understanding.  Ø  You were self-motivated to seek feedback and you sought opportunities to make your stories wonderful.
Contributes to the learning process	Ø  You used every moment of class time effectively and your behavior in class enhanced your opportunity for a successful outcome. Ø  You fearlessly went out and sought interviews.   Ø  Your attitude was fabulous because you understood and embraced the concept and worth of the project.
Cooperates and interacts respectfully with others	Ø  You were kind, helpful, and friendly to your classmates during the interview and editing process. Ø  You worked together with your editing partners to ensure that everyone’s story was the best possible story.  Ø  You listened carefully to your editing partners, accepted their ideas, and improved your stories based on the feedback offered.  Ø  You were respectful of other’s ideas and opinions.
Practices self-management	Ø  You were incredibly organized – making sure that all of your photos and narratives were in order.   Ø  You met all deadlines.  Ø  Overall, you used your time wisely.

You will have one class to prepare for and work on this essay – C and D block Thursday April 21 and F and H Friday April 22 : 
FROM THERE, TAKE 20 MINUTES PER DAY TO WORK ON YOUR ESSAY. I WILL CHECK YOUR PROGRESS AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CLASS UNTIL THE ASSIGNMENT IS DUE

Essay due dates:    Blocks C & D May 5 and Blocks F & H  May 6 – It is unlikely that there will be an opportunity for revisions, so you must apply everything you have learned about editing to this paper – READ IT ALOUD, SHARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS – LET THEM BE YOUR EDITORS.