Spanish 10 Core Competency Reflection

Creative Thinking

Reflecting on the creative writing core competency through my experience with Paxton on the Spanish script, I realized the importance of collaboration and imagination. Working together, we enhanced our creativity by sharing ideas with each other. Our dialogues expressed the storyline and showed our characters’ emotions. For example, when our team was losing, Paxton’s character stayed positive. After winning the championship, we brainstormed activities like a picnic or a trip to the beach, basing our ideas on the weather. When our characters heard a mysterious thump while driving in the car, we quickly came up with a plan, introducing an unexpected twist. This experience helped me appreciate how creative writing involves creating interesting plots and dialogues, collaborating effectively, and quickly thinking.

The script I made with Paxton shows how we work together and come up with cool ideas, which is what creative writing is about. We learned to adjust our plans quickly when things changed, like when we had to change our story because of the weather. I got better at making characters with different feelings, but I want to get even better at making our stories more surprising and exciting. Just like writing a short English paragraph, making this script needed us to talk and work together to make a fun story.

  1. I can work with others to create interesting stories. Working with a partner helps me think of new ideas. Together, we make our stories more exciting and detailed.
  2. I can come up with new ideas and adapt to changes. When plans change, I can think quickly and adjust. This makes our stories flexible and creative.
  3. I can develop characters that show different emotions. I create characters who feel and react in realistic ways. This makes our stories more engaging and relatable.

CPR Reflection

My Learning of CPR

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CPR Reflection

A) I learned how to apply an AED to help save a life. By using a shock from the AED, it can help restart the heart’s beating and get it back into rhythm.

B) A key takeaway from the practical CPR test would be to call for help, even if you believe you are certified and trained it is still better if others are aware of the situation and find help.
C) This unit connects to the nutrition unit because people can help prevent heart attacks and strokes before they even happen, with healthy eating.

Core Competency Reflections

In this unit, I am proud that I accomplished my CPR certification by learning the steps on how to save a life and passing this test.

One lesson that stimulated my thinking about the importance of CPR was hearing all the people in others’ family and seeing how many people have been affected.

In discussions and conversations, I help to build and extend understanding by sharing my ideas and introducing new ways of thinking to others’.

Creative Writing 10

My Writing

Core Competency Reflection

Critical and Reflective Thinking: The poem captures the essence of change, prompting contemplation on the cyclical nature of time. The fading sunsets signify not just the end of a day but also the inevitability of transitions. Through the lens of critical and reflective thinking, one can delve into the symbolic significance of misty mornings and rain-kissed trees, pondering the deeper meaning behind these natural phenomena. Analyzing the cascade of leaves as nature’s artistry prompts reflection on the interconnectedness of all things, emphasizing the importance of critical observation to unravel the intricacies of life.

Creative Thinking: The poem itself is a testament to creative thinking, as it beautifully encapsulates the vivid imagery of autumn. From the gentle flutter of leaves to the earth painted in red, orange, and gold, the words evoke a sensory experience that requires creative thinking to craft. Creative thinking extends beyond the artistic expression of the poet to the reader’s interpretation. As one envisions the scenes described, they engage in creative thinking, forming mental images and connecting emotionally to the words. Creative thinking is also evident in the choice of metaphors, such as rain-kissed trees, which sparks the imagination and invites readers to view the world through a poetic lens.

Creative Thinking: Creativity is the heartbeat of the poem, evident in the vivid imagery and expressive language that paints scenes of autumn’s quiet beauty. The choice of metaphors, such as “rain-kissed trees” and “nature’s artistry,” showcases the poet’s ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Creative thinking isn’t confined to the poet alone; it extends to the reader, encouraging the formation of mental images and emotional connections. The poem becomes a testament to the endless possibilities of creative thinking, emphasizing the importance of imagination in interpreting and appreciating the world.

Creative Thinking: A personal goal focused on enhancing creative thinking could involve actively seeking out diverse perspectives and incorporating them into one’s creative process. By fostering an environment that values input from others, one can cultivate a more expansive and innovative mindset. This goal aligns with the theme of the poem, emphasizing the quiet of fall as a metaphor for receptive contemplation. Actively listening to the thoughts and ideas of others can be likened to the leaves gently fluttering down—a cascade of insights enriching the landscape of one’s own thinking. This goal not only promotes creative thinking but also emphasizes the beauty that arises when diverse perspectives converge, much like the harmonious blend of red, orange, and gold in the quiet of fall.