Where I’m From Essay

My Paper

The Writing Process

The writing process was equally fun as it was difficult. I really enjoyed the interviewing process and getting to know more about my grandpa. Though the interview was fun a found it difficult to keep my grandpa focused on the question i asked. We would go from talking about the question i asked to something completely unrelated. Something that really surprised me was how well My grandpa remembered all the little details form the story he told me. The events my grandpa talked about started fifty years ago so i was completely shocked with all the information he shared with me.

Core Competency Reflection

• If my partner is not productive, we can talk about who will do what and how we will do it in order to get things moving in the right direction.

• As an active listener, I notice that I … (describe some behaviours) always make eye contact and give my full attention so I am able to understand the full story.

• In discussions and conversations, I help to build and extend understanding by… Asking follow up questions and trying to make the person i am having the conversation with feel as comfortable as possible.

• The ways I communicate at school differs from how I communicate at band events (soccer/ work/ hockey/ piano lessons/ family events/etc) in these ways: at school i am very vocal with the questions I ask. During band I am a lot more quiet because there isn’t always a lot of opportunity to be as loud. The band environment during events is very quiet so you can look as professional as possible

• Others find my feedback useful because I…

this prompt is is something i need to work on. I feel that my feedback can sometimes come off as harsh. I need to work on giving good feedback and saying it in a way that’s as nice as possible.

CPR Reflection

My Artifact

CPR Reflection

In this unit I learned a lot of lessons. I learned how to do proper abdominal thrusts and how to perform CPR. The key take away from this unit was learning how to perform CPR and learning that you should get help as fast as possible when someone is having a heart attack, a stroke, or is choking. This unit connects to the nutritional unit because both units are about keeping your body alive and healthy.

Core Competency Reflection

 I work with others to achieve a goal.

I chose this competency because i demonstrated it when my partner I were learning how to perform CPR on the test dolls. We were struggling to perform CPR properly, but we kept trying and trying and eventually did it.

 I ask and respond to questions to be an active, supportive listener.

I chose this competency because I demonstrated it when i needed help on how to work the AED. I asked for help from of my peers and was then able to use it.

 I am kind to others, and support others when they need it.

I chose this competency because I demonstrated it when my friend needed help studying for the CPR test. I quizzed her and politely corrected her so she would do well on the test.

 I can identify how my actions affect the community or environment and I can make positive change.

I chose this competency because it is something that I have been demonstrating the entire CPR unit. I recognize learning how to perform CPR could potentially help save someones life.