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Matayzha's Sep 30th Blog Post

  Today in class we took notes on the claim and the different types. Then we completed an assignment about claims where we had to write a claim against and for the situation that was given.    From this lesson I learned about why claims are important and how to use them in our essays and with every argument we may have. I also learned how to write a claim using a claim, that would be for or against the topic. 

Matayzha's Sep 25th Blog post

 Today in class we took notes on arguments, and what an argument is. We then took notes on the different types of arguments, which are Ethos, Logos, and Pathos. These are all different ways to start an argument and explain.After we did this we did an assignment were we had to see what element went with the situation given.  From this lesson I learned what an argument is and that really anything can be an argument with the right evidence. I also learned how to correctly determine what the argument was, and how to break it down so I can better understand it.   I liked this activity there was some funny parts, but it also maybe me critically think. 

Matayzha's Sep 23rd Blog Post

 Today in class we had a sub, so we went into canvas to find today's assignment. We had to complete a News-ela article. 

Matayzha's Sep 20th Blog post

     Today In class we worked on vocab lesson two, we wrote down the vocab words and the definitions, after this he gave us the task of making up 15 original sentences and then doing exercise 1 with the vocab words.    From this lesson I learned the meaning of new words, and how to turn those words into grammatical correct sentences, doing this task i was able to learn what the words mean and how to use them In everyday language. Doing activity 1 gave me the chance to critically think and match the correct words using only context clues.  I liked this lesson because I was able to do my work in a timely manner and talk with my friends. 

Matayzha's Sep 18th Blog Post

 Today in class we got into groups, in these groups we had to swap computers or papers, so we were able to proof read or edit the person that's in our groups paper. Though because I missed Monday I had to take time to write my introduction and conclusion paragraphs.      From today's lesson I learned the importance of editing and revising, as well as the importance of proof reading, before you hand off your paper to someone else. This essay and the steps we took to complete it will help me when writing for any other core class, especially when I go off to college.    I liked today's task, It was fun and peaceful .. as well as very easy. 

Matayzha's Sep 17th Blog Post

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  Today in class we started typing our revised version of our essay.     From this activity I learned how to efficiently type out an essay and change or edit things if needed  while typing, I also learned how to correctly us grammar and how to correct my grammar when typing an essay.  I liked today's lesson because it was independent and easy to work on, it was nice and quiet in class so It made it easier for me to focus.   

Matayzha's Sep 16th Blog Post

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Matayzha's Sep 13th Blog Post

 Today in class we worked on writing paragraph 3, after writing this paragraph we revised it and finished any other revisions in the other paragraphs.  From this lesson I learned how to correctly write a body paragraph while revising and editing. From this lesson I will understand how to fully understand the format for writing and developing an essay. I will also take from this that it is very important to already have what you want to write set up and thought about, other than thinking as you write.   

Matayzha's Sep 11th Blog Post

  Today in class we talked about formal and informal language, took notes on the lesson and in the end we revised and edited our 2 paragraphs based on formal and informal language.    From today's class I learned about how it is important to know the difference between formal and informal language. I learned that it can impact the outcome of my essay much more than I thought. While revising my work I realized how much better my draft was sounding. It made me realize how small a change can make to something is big  I liked today's lesson it was easy and funny in some ways. 

Matayzha's Sep 10th Blog Post

 Today in class we did an activity where it had to create another cluster choosing any topic, my topic was what goals I wanted to reach this year. Then write two body paragraphs about any two of our subtitles.   From this activity I learned how to properly put together a good body paragraphs and it needs to consist of. I can better understand why it is important to plan out the essay before just writing, even when writing a story, you can use this tool to write an successful essay for class .  I liked this assignment because I was able to write more and focus on the activity in hand. I also was able to critically think during this lesson. 

Matayzha's Sep 9th Blog post

 Today in class we took notes on how to write a successful essay, we were able to make a cluster chart, that we can plan out the essay and all of it's body paragraphs.   From this lesson I learned how to properly prepare and start a essay, I learned why it is important to plan you essay head and have what you want to write about in an organized way, kind of like the cluster chart we completed in class today.  I liked this lesson because I was able to learn about a tool that will be useful for to EOC , ACT , etc.     

Matayzha's Sep 6th Blog Post

 Today in class we finished up our Emily Dickinson quote test.  From this lesson I learned how to analyze and break down a poem for my better understanding of poems as well as future assignments. I enjoyed today's task, it was easy and quick to do, I also was able to finish past work. 

Matayzha´s Sep 4th Blog Post

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 Today in class first we started with a poem by Emily Dickinson called " I felt a Funeral, in my Brain ". We analyzed the poem and also wrote notes about the poem, this poem focused on mental illness. Then later in class we started an assessment on Emily Dickinson quotes. We had to basically break them down.      From this lesson today i learned that mental illness is an important component of our lives, knowing your mental state is very important. If a person does not focus on their mental health they start to feel depressed or as if they are losing their mind. Before starting the poem, we asked the question " Can you feel when you are losing your mind ? ". As i thought about this question, i realized that it is really hard to get your insanity back once it is lost. Once you lose your mind, you lose yourself, and trying to bring a balance back into your mental routine may seem hard once you're distracted by that depression. Then i learned how to analyze and bre...

Matayzha´s Sep 3rd Blog post

 Today in class we had a multiple choice Quiz on the lesson one vocab words. Then later in class we analyzed another Emily Dickinson poem.   From the vocab test i learned how important it is to remember to study, and how if i carefully read the questions and answers then i will understand the test. From the poem i learned that success is more important than we think. Understanding success can help teens plan ahead in the future. When i get older i will continue to expand my goals for a challenge and to also practice my mental support and mind.  I liked this assignment because i learned more about how important it is if i plan out a goal and go by it, even if i fail at least i am living in peace.