I give descriptive sentences that aren’t run on but still have a decent amount of information. I don’t trail on with paragraphs. I only provide what is necessary to say in my work, to not bore the reader or confuse them. I need to work on my topic transitions between paragraphs. As well as learning that just because connecting two topics makes sense to me, it doesn’t mean it’ll make sense to the reader.
Core Competency Self-Reflection: “What is Completing Assignments Like For You?”
My troubles completing EFP work aren’t because of the subject matter. I write books and poetry outside of class, so I understand the work well. I do however have trouble getting started with my work, which often sets me back. I lack the motivation to sit down and genuinely work hard; this can be for a number of reasons. Once I get into an assignment, I don’t have any issues finishing it because I’m naturally good at English; I just get stuck.
What Was Something You Learned That You Didn’t Know or Consider Before?
I didn’t know the proper way to do CPR before this course because I’ve never been taught how before. I also now know how to prevent heart problems in the future.
What is a key takeaway from the Theory or Practical CPR unit?
The main thing I got from the CPR unit is how to safely preform CPR on somebody who needs it. This course also taught helpful eating, exercise and lifestyle.
How does this unit connect to the nutrition unit learned previously?
This class taught me the importance of clean eating to protect your body, mind and heart. Similar ideas were discussed in the nutrition unit.
Core Competency Reflection Prompts
In this unit, I am proud that I accomplished proper chest compressions while doing CPR by continuing to practice until I got it right.
One lesson that stimulated my thinking about the importance of CPR was by imagining I was saving the life of somebody that I knew personally.
When I need to boost my mood or re-focus, I take a walk to calm down and come back to class once I’ve self-regulated.
Communication is always important while working in a group setting, especially during a lab where chemicals are being used. My group and I made sure to talk with one another and make sure we were doing the correct step or putting in the right liquids. When a dropper spilled we all communicated with each other to get the mess cleaned up fast, but also safely. We could’ve moved faster as a group with our lab progress, but eventually we got the hang of things.
If offered by him, would you eat a part of Anpanman’s head? Why??
If I was offered a bite of Ampanman’s head, I would accept. It says on his Wiki page that his head is made out of ampam, a Japanese bread filled with bean paste, I’ve had it before and I liked it a lot. Also, eating his head wouldn’t even damage him permanently since when his head gets injured he can just grow a new one.
What is the most creative meal you have made or had? Would it taste good in sandwich form??
I don’t know what the most creative meal I’ve ever had was. I tried a bite of escargot once. It was not good. I don’t think putting it in a sando would make it taste any better.
Japanese Sandos
Japanese sandwiches or “sandos” are a snack made with two slices of fluffy milk bread with sweet fillings like fruit and whipped cream; or savoury fillings like pork, or egg salad. Japanese sandos are very different compared to Canadian sandwiches which have thinner slices of brown or white bread with mayo or mustard and meat and/or cheese. In Western countries, it’s normal for sandwiches to be a savoury lunchtime “meal”, whereas, in Japan, sandwiches can be sweet or savoury. I would love to try a fruit sando since they seem pretty good, and you can’t exactly go wrong with bread and fruit. Although they do have interesting flavour combinations that I would like to try, I don’t find Japanese sandwiches necessarily “creative”. It’s just the take Japanese culture has on sandwiches.
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I chose the element Plutonium for my Sway. I thought it was interesting when I learned that it was the deadliest element. Plutonium’s common uses are as fuel for some kinds of nuclear react…
What Questions Did You Need To Research In Order To Create Your Sway?
Mainly, I just searched about the element in general, with questions like, “Plutonium information with the periodic table,” “Plutonium interesting facts,” “Who discovered plutonium, etc, etc. I used Tiktok, Google and Youtube to find these answers.
What New Or Familiar Digital Tools Did You Try To Uses As You Worked Through This Project?
For a new tool, I used the website Sway. It was very easy to put together the assignment with the help of this app. For an old tool, I used Word to take notes before I started the project.
What Was The Process You Used To Investigate The Topic And How Did You Verify And Cite The Information You Found?
I took all of the questions and looked up the answers online. After I did that, I pasted the answers into Word for when I made my Sway. I took all of the information from the notes and turned them into paragraphs. I’m not sure what “verify” means in this situation, but I linked all the sources and pictures I used above.
How Did The Process Of Completing This Challenge Go?
It was hard at first to get motivated to start since I was very confused about the assignment, but once I asked some questions and started to gather more information, it became a lot easier. I used a lot of different strategies to keep myself engaged like watching videos on the element or asking my friends for help.
What Could You Have Done Better?
I definitely could’ve started sooner, instead of waiting until the last minute and rushing everything, but i think with the time I gave myself, I did a decent job. In the future, I will try to ask more questions and procrastinate less on work that I don’t understand.
Rather than investing in stocks, I chose a GIC to achieve my down payment because I needed my investment to be guaranteed. I invested $80,000 into a three-year 4.2% GIC. After I did my calculations in Excel, this gave me $10,509,29. When I combined my original investment with the ten grand I saved per year. In the end, I achieved 15% of the purchase price of $800,000 that I had set for myself. The total amount I saved came out to $120,509.29.
Core Competency Reflection
If there’s a disagreement in my group, I find it helpful to hear both sides of the story. Once everyone listens, we all come to a compromise.
One strategy or activity that stimulates my imagination is going for a walk wearing my headphones. This helps me calm down and reflect on what we’re doing in class.
I respectfully advocate for my needs by talking to a teacher. If it’s something private or personal, I’ll email them beforehand.
I know the group is not working well together when I see people visibly uncomfortable. Also, when people are talking over one another or not talking at all.
Group Review
I found working with my group refreshing since I prefer working with kids rather than adults.
I contributed to the group by adding to discussions. My group members contributed to my learning by clarifying and answering my questions.
I did propose solutions to the group, and so did my group members we ended up using all of them. My group took everyone’s ideas and combined them, so everybody would get a say.
I would say I would give myself a three out of four because sometimes I would slack off, but most of the time I was working with my group.
How Did You Figure Out What Your Avatar Would Look Like?
I knew how my avatar would look because the author described how the main character looked many times. She explained that Anne has green eyes, red hair and freckles in several chapters and that Anne has a liking for fancy clothes.
How Did You Choose The Plot Points To Focus On For Your Movie?
The plot points I chose are where the story’s action occurs, I only included the parts that kept the story moving, and I didn’t drag out my presentation.
What Do You Know About Figuring Out The Setting In A Story?
I know how you can figure out the setting, you can distinguish what time a story is in history by the clues the author gives the reader. Does the author mention cell phones? What language do the characters speak? Is there modern-day technology? Do your characters walk to school or do they take a car? Are cars even invented yet? These are all ways you can tell what place and year a story takes place in.
What Does The Word Mood Mean In Literature And Movies?
The mood in a movie is how a certain scene makes the characters, you and the atmosphere feel. The producers would put melancholy music and washed-out colours to make a scene more upsetting. If they wanted to show happiness, the characters would wear brighter colours, such as yellow or pink and the soundtrack would be upbeat.
Why Did You Pick The Song That You Picked?
I choose my song because it had a positive beat and the melody reminded me of a lovely warm day. Green Gables is often described by Anne Shirley as an absolutely heavenly place, so I wanted to find music that matched that feeling.
In Conclusion:
Anne of Green Gables was an incredible story and I would really recommend it to everybody. It doesn’t seem to have a specific age group for reading, so I would say it’s a story for everyone.
Core Competency Reflection
I respectfully advocate for my needs by asking peers/teachers for help when I don’t understand the work we’re doing.
In discussions and conversations, I help to build and extend understanding by making sure to contribute and by adding to what others say.
When I need to boost my mood or re-focus, I go for a walk and recollect my thoughts/feelings, so I’m ready to continue learning.
I picked the Keukegen. I chose this Yokai because it reminded me of a Sesame Street character design, it was my favourite show as a kid.
Name Some Characteristics And Provide A Background History/Summary On Your Yokai.
The Keukegen is a Yokai who lives in dark places such as old homes, abandoned gardens, or underneath floorboards. The Keukegen is the size of a small dog and has long black or grey hair, they do not make good pets.
Do You Think Japanese Yokai Differ From Western Monsters And Mythical Creatures?
I think there’s a big difference between the two types of creatures, Japanese Yokai seems to have an origin story and a meaning for their creation. Whether Western monsters are seen as silly, with no meaningful plot or storyline.
Do You Believe In Yokai, Monsters, Ghosts, Or Mythical Creatures? Why Or Why Not?
I do believe in spirits even though I don’t think there’s an afterlife. My house is very old, so sometimes I experience paranormal activity. I’ve had a lot of unexplainable things happen to me over the years.
