Reminders
Outstanding IB posters and portfolio front page!
Step 3 of Myth Writing
Pick 1 phenomenon to research.
Compile 1/2 a page to 1 page of facts.
Pick 1 phenomenon to research.
Compile 1/2 a page to 1 page of facts.
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NO Math
homework
An Inquiry
into Mathematics
The students took up the homework from lesson 4 Exploring
Multiples.
They began learning about Prime and Composite Numbers. Check out
this useful video on today’s topic.
An Inquiry
into Language
The students began reading book 4 of the Odyssey. The students also began writing their myths. The first
stage of writing myths is research of a natural phenomenon. Finally, the
students read a chapter of Percy Jackson.
Writing Myths 101
Steps to writing a Myth
1. Pick out the natural phenomenon you want to write about.
Make it something that really interests you. If you live in the desert, you might want to think about the way a single rainstorm can cause a flood. If you live in the North, think about the way a snowstorm can cover the ground like an icy blanket. If you live near the ocean, consider the way the tide comes in and out each day. In other words, find something that is familiar that you can observe.
2. Observe carefully.
It helps to know a thing well before trying to make up a story about it. The old myths were created by poets and storytellers who were well-acquainted with nature. Find out as much as you can about the natural phenomenon that you've chosen. Go to the library and find out what it is scientifically — and read what other storytellers have said about it.
3. Write down what is actual about the phenomenon.
Keep a record of what you have observed or read. What are the smells, sights, and sounds connected to this natural phenomenon? If you are artistic, you might want to try drawing sketches or painting pictures. Think of yourself as a reporter, not a storyteller.
Make it something that really interests you. If you live in the desert, you might want to think about the way a single rainstorm can cause a flood. If you live in the North, think about the way a snowstorm can cover the ground like an icy blanket. If you live near the ocean, consider the way the tide comes in and out each day. In other words, find something that is familiar that you can observe.
2. Observe carefully.
It helps to know a thing well before trying to make up a story about it. The old myths were created by poets and storytellers who were well-acquainted with nature. Find out as much as you can about the natural phenomenon that you've chosen. Go to the library and find out what it is scientifically — and read what other storytellers have said about it.
3. Write down what is actual about the phenomenon.
Keep a record of what you have observed or read. What are the smells, sights, and sounds connected to this natural phenomenon? If you are artistic, you might want to try drawing sketches or painting pictures. Think of yourself as a reporter, not a storyteller.
An Inquiry into Physical and Health Education
As usual please check out Miss. Cranfield’s blog.
