Mentee

This little play doh fairy is one of the many things that my mentee has done during our hour together. We tend to play with play doh a lot since molding it around and making different figures relaxes her. She's always very intrigued on what she does, although at times she gets distracted and wants to do something else while she's using the play doh or whatever it is that we are doing, because she has ADHD.

Blog 10: EQ

1. Review this. Confirm by stating "I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."

Essential Question 

Once a topic is chosen, the student will develop a working essential question.  The purpose of the working essential question is to help the student build a strong foundation of research which will allow him or her to create an essential question that encourages depth and rigor in the chosen topic.  An essential question must:

•Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, Is not a yes/no question)

•Take a stance (It allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)

•Format (It is specific, The wording makes sense)

"I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."

2.Review the following EQs and

•   Tell us if each meets the rule of three.

•   Tell why they do or don't.

a.What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?

 This does cover the rule of three, it doesn't have a yes/no response because there can always be more than one answer.  

b.What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?

This eq does cover the rule of three, its answer wouldn't be a yes/no response. They can have many of answers depending on the person.  

c.What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?

This essential question doesn't cover the rule because the question would have to have answers as facts because they would have to have different surveys made because not everyone would be satisfied the same way.

 d.How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

This question is actually straight forward and it allows for it to be argued because depending from the different research each person makes, they can find an answer.

3. Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project.  The senior team will be meeting with students shortly for EQ revision and approval; you are expected to bring your research notebook to that meeting with your EQ draft written inside in pencil.

What is the most efficient way to prevent teens from having suicidal thoughts? 

Blog 9: Lesson1 Reflection

1. Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?

Im most proud of making time and knowing my information. I felt confident about presenting and didn't feel nervous at all. 

2. Questions to Consider

       a.  What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?

       AE       P          AP       CR       NC

       b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.

 I think I deserve a "P" because I did what I was asked to do, I didn't do any above and beyond work but I made time.

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?

 I think reading the last diary entry of "Electra" at the beginning caught everyones attention because it's really emotional. 

4. (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?

 I WOULDN'T HAVE CRIED. I would have tried to be stronger and control my emotions.