Learning Target · What & Why
I can share specific facts about myself so others can understand my interests.
I Know I Am Successful When…
- I state three appropriate facts about myself.
- I add details that explain the facts.
- I communicate clearly without sharing private contact information.
Share three fun or unusual facts about yourself. They could be hobbies, unique experiences, or something not many people know about you.
YOUR TURN · 5–8 MINUTES
Share three things about yourself
- What are three interests, hobbies, or things you enjoy learning?
- Which one would you like to improve or explore further, and why?
Write 3–5 sentences. Starter: “Three things I enjoy are ___. I want to learn more about ___ because ___.”
Share your response in the existing WordPress comments, then follow the original classmate-reply directions below.
Comment Guidelines:
- Write a meaningful response that fully answers the blog post prompt.
- Include details or examples to explain your ideas clearly.
- Read and reply to at least three classmates’ comments. Use the sentence frames below to guide your responses.
Sentence Frames for Replying:
Agreement:
- “I agree with ________ because…”
- “I like what ________ said because…”
- “I agree with ________, but on the other hand…”
Disagreement:
- “I disagree with ________ because…”
- “I’m not sure I agree with ________ because…”
Making Connections:
- “This reminds me of ________ because…”
- “This is relevant to my life because…”
Summarizing:
- “The basic idea here is…”
- “In summary, this says that…”
Adding to the Discussion:
- “I want to add to what ________ said…”
- “To expand on what ________ said…”
Remember, replying to at least three classmates is part of completing this activity!
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