This showcases the information I gathered from researching about different issues. Social Awareness and is Responsibility is demonstrated. I chose this project because it gave me an oppurtunity to raise awareness to on-going issues in the First Nations community. The subject of clean water for First Nation Communities is not talked about enough. Through this I learned about the different types of water drinking advisories and their frustrations towards this topic.
Core Competency
I can take purposeful action to support others and the environment.
I assist my friends in class when they’re confused about something we did or reviewed in class.
I can advocate and take action for my communities and the natural world. I expect to make a difference.
I stand and speak up for my opinions, i remain respectful but still advocate and express my thoughts.
I can initiate positive, sustainable change for others and the environment.
If i notice something weird or off putting in class i try not to hesistate to bring attention to the matter.
I can interact with others and the environment respectfully and thoughtfully.
I respectfully interact with my peers putting their comforts as a priority in each conversation.
My artifact is an in class writing about The Simpsons. I learned abut irony, satire and alluison in class and saw more of it applied in The Simpsons. . I was able to use the infromation we’ve been taught about writing an essay. I underlined the title, added a thesis statement, avoided using unessecary words and created a conclusion. I made a draft filled with my ideas and constructed a proper paragraph.
Core Compentencies
I can contribute to and work with criteria to improve my own work; evidence of that is…
My work written on paper shows a prime example of me taking the criteria into perspective and morphing it into my writing to improve my communication.
An example of where I built upon someone else’s ideas is…
During class, Alana, Alex and I discussed the theories upon the storyline of The Simpsons. I incorporated the ideas we talked about into my writing, e.g about the stereotypical jokes about dysfunctional american households that are included in the show.
I seek, develop and weigh options as demonstrated by…
I develop and weigh my options by making sacrifices and comparing everything with another thing. I make sure when I am writing that my work in unique and has attention to detail. I try to engage with all the possible conclusions before choosing which one I want to use.
