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EX- Write out an EXcerpt from the book (with citation) related to the most significant or pivotal point in the reading
Example: "My father was crying. It was the first time I saw him cry. I had never thought it possible" (Wiesel 19).
T- Try to understand better by asking a question
Y- How does it relate to you? OR, if it does not relate to you; How did reading this make you FEEL?
EX- Write out an EXcerpt from the book (with citation) related to the most significant or pivotal point in the reading
Example: "My father was crying. It was the first time I saw him cry. I had never thought it possible" (Wiesel 19).
T- Try to understand better by asking a question
Y- How does it relate to you? OR, if it does not relate to you; How did reading this make you FEEL?
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Same format as yesterday:
ReplyDeleteReflect on class each night by posting your thoughts in the following format:
T – Tell me something about what you learned
EX – What was most exciting?
T – Try to understand better by asking a question
Y – How does this relate to you?
*Please be sure to post in the section related to your course
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*Email Mr. Macy your posting if needed.
T: I learned many things today again. I learned that going on a trip you need to KNOW FIRST AID because if soemone gets hurt you will know what to do. Also that you dont want to pack too much things in your backpack because then ot will weigh you down but you dont want less.
ReplyDeleteEX: Seeing how much gear you have.
T: What footwear would you recomnend to other people who would want to go on trips?
Y: Actually over the summer I took a babysitting clss that taught me how to do mouth to mouth.
whitney hall
T today you talked about how there are no bad conditions in the terrain or weather but just bad choices of what you brought with you and I agree with you about that because these days you can buy anything and everything for each and every condition of weather or terrain
ReplyDeleteEX What was exciting is that I did not know about all of the different types of first aid that you can get certified for.
T Whst is the highest level of first aid certification do you have
Y I have the second degree of the first aid certification
T I learned that there are different levels of first aid.
ReplyDeleteEX The most exciting thing was that we got to look at all the shoes and other things Mr.Macy brought in
T how what is the best boot brand in your opinion?
Y I just got certified in first aid
T-I learned that Andrew Skurka is an amazing backpacker and that when backpacking you have to think function vs. the weight.
ReplyDeleteEX-The most exciting thing was you telling us all about the gear that you had.
T-What tips do you recommend for backpacking and first aid?
Y-This relates to me because I am planning to take backpacking trips in the future and I would like to know some helpful tips.
Sony Bhasin
T = I learned about how different shoes can affect your trip.
ReplyDeleteEX = All of the stuff you showed us was pretty neat.
T = Where can I find some good ice-breaker ideas?
Y = I had a good pair of hiking boots once, but I outgrew them.
T-Right footware is crucial.
ReplyDeleteEX- Camping gear displayed on table.
T- Should everyone on a hiking trip know how to use First Aid kit, or at least one person?
Y- Similarities between careful planning for camping trip and regular travel- relevant to me because I hope to experience various foreign lands in my lifetime.
T- Crucial footwear
ReplyDeleteEX- Ice Breakers
T- When I go rock climbing i usually don't bring a sleeping bag because I don't plan on staying up there should I still bring one?
Y- I go rock climbing