One thing we did in Writer’s workshop was the Invention. I had to create an invention of my own that didn’t already exist. I created a smoke filter for diesel trucks because there are a lot of diesel trucks downtown and you can smell the exhaust. We have also been working on subject and predicate (verb). We are now working on ‘theme’ which is the big idea in stories. We are reading short stories and answering questions about them.
Score
I give myself a 7.5 out of 10 because I need to do better checking in with Misa.
Strengths
Typing is becoming a strength because I feel I am becoming faster. I am doing well at not being distracted by the extra features. I feel I do well verbally contributing to class because I raise my hand a lot to give answers and ask questions. I am also doing well on not blurting things out.
Stretches
I need to work on following up with Misa. My website for Invention did not save. I don’t know if Misa could see it when I shared it and I don’t know if it was graded. I need to talk to Misa about the Theme worksheets because I am confused and have only done 1. One stretch with typing in ELA is that I’m still not very fast at creating bubble charts and T-charts.
Goals
I need to make sure to talk with Misa and fill out my planner sheet at the end of ELA on Tuesdays since that is our long day. I need to ask Misa when we should meet to see if it is better to wait until right before Flow Lab.
Best Piece
The novel was more writing than I have ever done. My total word count was 1760, 3 typed pages, single-spaced.