My Artifact
Attached above is my Marrow Thieves Essay I completed on the theme of family.
Curricular Competencies Reflection
In this essay, I demonstrated aspects of comprehending, connecting, creating, and communicating competencies. Firstly, I used my comprehension skills to understand the themes and big ideas of the novel. Then I made connections to the themes in the book and my personal experiences. I used the competency create and communicate to form the structure of my essay and communicate the connections I made to the novel. In order to complete this assignment thoroughly I used all of the circular competencies. During this novel, I learned the importance that family has for Indigenous peoples. I explored the ideas of culture bringing family together and creating inseparable bonds. I am going to use my learning toward reconciliation by creating connections with Indigenous peoples.
Core Competencies Reflection
In my Marrow Thieves essay, I used my thinking skills more specifically my critical thinking skills to complete this assignment. One way I demonstrated this was by analyzing evidence I found in the book and using it to create connections with my personal life. I used my critical thinking skills to make deep-rooted connections inside and outside of the novel. Another way I used these skills is by overcoming obstacles such as writer’s block and time limits. Overall, I used many aspects of critical thinking to complete this essay to the best of my ability.
