Thinking

I learned to analyze and make judgments about several works and plays. I reflected to consider purpose and perspectives, pinpoint evidence, and draw conclusions. A play where this was evident was Shakespeare’s Macbeth. I read the play and listened to the audiobook to fully develop my ideas. I then wrote extensive notes on each act, breaking down themes, characters, and significant passages. This approach allowed me to analyze the play in depth and gain insights into its meaning.

I applied critical and reflective thinking to acquire and interpret information, and to make choices about how to communicate my ideas. I implemented this into my book response that I shared with the class. I analyzed a book of my choice, breaking down characters and key plot points. I then strategized on how to communicate my thoughts effectively and in a attention catching way.

Personal awareness and responsibility

1) Some of my preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle include eating healthy and working out regularly. I take a morning fitness and conditioning class, and plan on joining the senior basketball team to help me achieve this goal. I also exercise on my own time and drink lots of water.

2) This year, I want to take on leadership roles. Some skills that make me a leader in the area of athletics (basketball) are being a team player, showing up to every practice, and helping my struggling teammates. I was the captain of the team last year and hope to do so again.

Spanish comparison to english

My first language is english. Writing a conversation in a different language can be challenging for several reasons. For me, one of the hardest parts was understanding and using the correct grammar rules. Different languages have unique sentence structures and verb conjugations, which can feel overwhelming at first. Another difficulty I faced was expanding my vocabulary. It takes time and practice to learn new words and phrases, especially when trying to express complex ideas or emotions. Additionally, pronunciation and accent was very tricky .

Core Competency reflection

-I work with others to achieve a goal. My partner and I collaborated easily while working on our conversation.

-I find it easy to be part of a group. My partner and I had no issues while bouncing ideas off of eachother.

-I take on roles and responsibilities in a group; I do my share. My partner and I equally contributed to the conversation.

-I can form new ideas to create new things, while building on the ideas of others.

critical and reflective thinking

•When it seems the good ideas just won’t come to me, I either take a break, or work on something else to help calm myself or create space in my mind. This helps me to better achieve my goals. 

•Some skills I have developed to make my creative activities better are experimenting with different techniques and styles, practicing regularly, and seeking inspiration from other artists. 

•One strategy or activity that stimulates my imagination is exploring different art mediums and experimenting with new materials.

Personal and social-positive personal and cultural identity  

“I can identify my individual characteristics and explain what interests me” 

I chose to base my idea on my passion for art. By participating in this assignment, I was able to think about the various reasons why photography is the right job for me, and how my personal values align with this form of art. I have never been super into photography, but I have always loved art. Portraits, drawing, music etc. I have drawn from an early age, and I find photography similar. When participating in both activities, you focus on angles, color theory, posing, etc. 

Communication-collaborating 

‘’In familiar situations, I can participate with others’’ 

One of my assignments in this class was to write a feature story for the athletics section in the yearbook. I chose to interview Sameera Parmar, an athlete on the senior girls’ basketball team. I easily collaborated with her before, during and after the interview. First, we scheduled the interview at a time that worked for both of us. During the interview I was clear on what I was asking and made sure to thank her after. All of this was done within three days. By engaging in this assignment, I was able to reconnect with the assorted reasons why communication is extremely important for me.  

Thinking-critical and reflective thinking 

‘’I can use evidence to make simple judgments” 

One of my assignments in this class was to design the grade 9 portraits page, the staff portraits page, and the winter formal page. Some problems I came across were portraits shifting from their original spots, people/names missing from the pages, not enough spots being available, or even just a page not being designed well. I noticed these problems and made sure to fix them. 

Critical and reflective thinking

I think that the French Revolution was a justifiable revolution that granted the French people their independence and a new, much-needed system of government. Additionally, it supported those who were fighting for equal rights so that the French people may live freely. With its estate system, Frances socioeconomic structure was marked unequal before the French Revolution.

I can analyze my own beliefs and consider views that do not fit with them: Yes, I can.

My first goal is to communicate better with my teammates at basketball practice. My second goal is to participate more and speak up in class discussions/ conversations. Lastly, I would like to improve the way I work with others in a group project- More communication and making sure everyone does their part.