T2+Explanation

__Thursday 26 May 2011__

__ My Learning Targets! __
=== My next step is : To define the topic (baking soda and vinegar) in the introduction and have a longer conclusion. . . . . . . longer than one sentence. ===

 Date achieved/signed: Jarod√
LI Identify key words/structure of explanatory text

S.C : Introduction - definition of the topic that you are writing about -describe the topic explanation - how something works or why something happens conclusion technical words key words

LI: Locate action verbs and conjunctions, and identify the type of tense used in explanations.

S.C : •create a list of action verbs •use action verbs in explanations <span class="s1" style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">•use simple present tense

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">•use conjuntions in our explanations

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">What is an epileptic seizure? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">An epileptic seizure, occasionally referred to as a fit, is defined as a transient symptom of "abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain". The outward effect of a epileptic seizure can be as dramatic as a wild thrashing movement or as mild as a brief loss of awareness. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Seizures may cause involuntary changes in body movement or function, sensation, awareness, or behavior. Sometimes it is not accompanied by convulsions but a full body "slump", where the person simply will lose control of their body and slump to the ground. A seizure can last from a few seconds to status epilepticus, a continuous group of seizures that is often life-threatening without immediate intervention. Symptoms experienced by a person during a seizure depend on where in the brain the disturbance in electrical activity occurs. Causes of provoked seizures include overdoses / under doses of drugs, not taking or stoping medication, depression, sleep problems. Different diseases can cause someone to have a epilepsy seizure. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Many seizures have unknown causes. Many people do not always know the have had, having or might have an epileptic seizure. Epileptic seizure are mostly caused by the strangest of reasons. There are many different types of seizures and different problems that are caused after seizures. Symptoms experienced by a person during a seizure depend on where in the brain the disturbance in electrical activity occurs. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">__Monday 23 May 2011__

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">LI : Write a detailed explanation on a topic of our choice.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Success Criteria : <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Have an introduction, middle and conclusion. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 27px;">- Use language resources (key & technical words)

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">An epileptic seizure, occasionally referred to as a fit, is defined as a transient symptom of "abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain". The outward effect of a epileptic seizure can be as a wild thrashing movement or as a brief loss of awareness.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 27px;">Seizures may cause involuntary changes in body movement or function, sensation, awareness, or behavior. Sometimes it is not accompanied by convulsions but a full body "slump", where the person simply will lose control of their body and slump to the ground. A seizure can last from a few seconds to status epilepticus which is a continuous group of seizures that is often life-threatening without immediate intervention. Symptoms experienced by a person during a seizure depend on where in the brain the disturbance in electrical activity occurs. Causes of provoked seizures include overdoses / under doses of drugs, not taking or stoping medication, depression, sleep problems. Different diseases can cause someone to have a epilepsy seizure.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Many seizures have unknown causes. Many people do not always know the have had, having or might have an epileptic seizure.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 27px;">Reflection : <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 27px;">Today I learnt what really happens when people have epileptic seizures and the symptoms that can cause epileptic seizures. I also learnt the damage an epileptic seizure can have on a persons life. I think I followed and correctly achieved the learning intention & success criteria.