Learning Target · What & Why
I can explain a favorite subject so I can identify what makes learning engaging for me.
I Know I Am Successful When…
- I name my favorite subject.
- I give an example of something I enjoy learning in it.
- I explain why that experience matters to me.
What’s your favorite subject in school and why?
YOUR TURN · 5–8 MINUTES
What subject helps you think?
- Which school subject or topic interests you and why?
- What is one skill or activity in that subject you want to practice?
Write 3–5 sentences. Starter: “I enjoy ___ because ___. One thing I want to practice is ___.”
Post in the existing comments and follow the 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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