One strategy or activity that stimulates my imagination is…
Writing, and making stories stimulates me to write more, and more, and more. This was very helpful, when making good copies of this short story and others, to have a good final copy.
An example of where I built upon someone else’s ideas is…
Whenever I needed help with poetry, or stories, or Shakespeare’s performances at the beginning of the semester, Mr. Wallace would help me create ideas on how to approach something, and giving a second opinion whenever needed for projects and assignments.
An example of something I have spent a lot of time learning about is…
The grammar section, where we double-underlined verbs, underlined once the subject of the verb, arrowed from the verb to the object of it and much more, we learned over a long period of time, and helped make the entire situation of writing the short story a lot faster.
One goal moving forward…
One goal is to make more stories with more detail, and greater narrative – descriptive ratio. I can make short stories easily, but I can only make mainly narrative stories, when a great amount of detail is needed. The similes and metaphors in other short stories like “The Sea Devil”, and others like it are amazingly descriptive in the way they portray the story and events inside it.
During the year, I have learned how to play the alto saxophone, and played through multiple performances. During the Fall Performance I had basic knowledge of how to play properly, not being able to connect the notes together. As of now, I am able to play most notes in most songs, making minimal mistakes. With help from my fellow saxophones, I was able to hear them play and evolve through that. Improvements can always be made, especially for a first-year saxophone player like me. For example, I cannot hit very low notes first try all the time, and my breath control can be improved also. I plan to continue going on with music but mainly with tenor sax or another form of brass instrument.
Core Competencies Reflection
Communication
I can work with others to achieve a goal
I can help work with my friends and other members of the band to make a well-performed concert. Other times, I talk with some members to help them improve and vice versa
We made a board game that followed some of the events that happened in BNA. Our class was learning about pre-confederation Canada. A game where you are an immigrant coming over to 1800s Canada, and living through it.
Explanation of Board Game
This board game was called “The Game of Colonization”. The game was made for two purposes; first, it was a purpose to study for the test a few days after everyone played the games, and second, it was made to see how accurate your information is and correct it before said test. It was a game that consisted of going along the board with your career, and avoiding major taxes from the government to pay for military, and other expenses. You started off with choosing a career (picking up from career pile or going through the other route to go through university / college), then would go along the board picking up action cards with either scenarios or questions on them.
If we had more time with the board game or had put more time into making the board look neater, we would’ve been able to make a better overall product. If we had used card instead of paper would’ve been easier to pick up the action card, or would’ve been more organized cards. With more time we could’ve been able to draw all the water or used a design on the water to use less pencil. We should’ve made other cards too, like house, something to do with fur trade, and / or making careers more accurate. Making some tiles clearer would’ve been useful as well.
Our game could’ve been more like Kristian’s board game in the way that there are multiple areas where you pass through. One area on a boat, the next being the journey to your town through forest and around Clergy Reserves, the third would’ve been passing through the Revolution, and last would’ve been a town area where you “retire” in. “Retiring” being you settle in your home with a lot of money, and it would be the longest area where you could do the most in; buying a house, making loads of money, getting a job, etc.
The way it connects to BNA is that you come over as an immigrant and have to progress through the board, get a job, and make money. Our board should’ve been more connected to BNA but didn’t have time to change the board, because we didn’t do any work at home.
Thinking Core Competency
Creative Thinking
I can form new ideas to create new things. I can also build on the ideas of others
One of our group members came up with the idea of using “The Game of Life” and I & the others were able to help build off that idea to make what we made. The idea of “Game of Life” was created and I was able to shape the game around it since I knew most about the game. Some examples are; how the game works, what the careers should resemble, most of the tiles should be action tiles, and how far apart the Pay Days & Taxes should be.
Creative & Reflective Thinking
I give, receive, and act on feedback to progress my goals
Throughout the project I had to change some of the rules and background knowledge because of my teammates realizing it did not make sense due to our changes to the board game as it was being created. I had also asked my mum to proofread for any non-spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors which I took lightly. Another example being, when some group members asked me about certain aspects I had not thought about, I changed them accordingly, and made improvements.
To start this I read through the book a couple of times to make sure I understood everything properly. After that I referred to the model so that I could format everything properly and make sure I understood the assignment properly and could fill it out accordingly. Me and my partner worked evenly to finish the task neatly.
Core Competency Reflection – Collaboration
I can work with others to achieve a goal
I worked well with my partner to make a script that was proficient
2. I can take on roles and responsibilities in a group; I do my share.
Me and my partner split the work evenly by me translating the work from Shakespearian English to semi-modern English. My partner then did all the formatting and fully modernizing everything
3. I can apply constructive strategies to navigate misunderstandings and conflicts.
My partner and I had a misunderstanding that was overcome easily enough and everything was finished in time.
4. I would like to work on “I can encourage others to share their voices and values
I want to improve this because I have trouble taking control and becoming a leader to do what is needed
Both Theseus & Hippolyta are royals so they should look elegant, and sophisticated. We had previously known that they were Greek but had forgotten and kept their skin white. In the story it says they are Greek, (even though the Amazons did not exist anywhere near Greece) on the Mediterranean Sea, because he is the Duke of Athens. The story says they are next to a forest. The entire book is very contradictory in saying that the name of the book / movie means they are in mid June, but then goes on and makes a May Day ceremony, a ceremony that takes place on either the first of May or the first Monday of May. The mood was more mature, from the fact that they talk about war, and binding marriage. But it is somewhat lighthearted and funny by adding lines like “I kiss the wall’s hole not your lips at all” or the way that Bottom talks by saying certain words incorrectly or not knowing what they mean but adding big words for effect. In addition, Mr. Wallace had pointed out that by not even adding lines the director of the movie could add feeling to certain characters. He showed us both the 1968 version and the 1999 version. In the first one they seemed very strict on how they presented the characters, like how Helena’s dialogue when she’s alone is talking TO the camera and not as if she’s scheming a plan, and everything they did was very rigid and LOOKED scripted. But all the commoners looked strictly like commoners and as if they were dirt poor and nothing else. In the newer version however Bottom is not just a commoner, but he has fancy clothes because he is a weaver, which is a cool detail.
Core Competencies
Communication
– I can understand and share information about a topic of interest in a clear, organized way.
During the presentation making process I was able to show leadership and show what was needed to be done, and we were able to make the presentation well.
– I work with others to achieve a goal.
We worked together to make the presentation and we worked evenly so that everyone could do the same amount of work.
2. Personal / Social
Positive Personal & Cultural Identity
– I can identify and describe my qualities.
I did this by looking at myself like I was someone else. I do this a lot when I read my own written paragraphs, for example. A lot of times I say something partially because my brain is wired and not looking at the whole picture.
Personal Awareness & Responsibility
– I make choices that keep me safe in my community and online.
By not responding to people online when they taunt me or bully me there is no real danger. I have not eliminated the danger but minimalized it as much as is possible.
Social Awareness & Responsibility
– I am kind to others, and support others when they need it.
I enjoy being kind to others and supporting them, even when they might need it but might not ask for it.
3. Thinking
Creative Thinking
– I can develop a body of creative work over time.
If I have time to work on a project I can then put in the most effort if possible. I write as if I am always creating an essay or a formal narrative, so it does not take me long to put a lot of effort into something.
Critical & Reflective Thinking
– I can analyze evidence and make judgements.
Most of the time I do this in my head and not aloud but I can analyze small details and judge the situation accordingly.
The problem is that the family wants to have everyone cook at least once a week and that the meals are spread evenly among their strengths and weaknesses. The meal plan should be able to fluidly spread among their weekly activities. The family wants to know who, when, what, dinner will be cooked.
Solution
Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Who will cook
Teen 2
Teen 1
Parent A
Parent B
Parent A
What recipe will they cook
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Black Bean Tacos
Beef and Spinach Lasagna
Chickpea Cauliflower Curry
Ginger-glazed salmon
What portion of the recipe
Full recipe
Full Recipe
Quarter recipe
Half Recipe
Full recipe
What time dinner will be ready
Start at 4:30 pm Be ready by 5:30 pm
Start at 5:45pm Be ready by 6:00pm
Start at 4:55 pm Be ready by 6:15 pm
Start at 5:45 pm Be ready by 6:15 pm
Start at 5:55 pm Be ready by 6:15 pm
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Ingredients 1 red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices 1 orange pepper, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into strips 12 corn tortillas (6-inch/15 cm), warmed 1 cup guacamole 1/2 cup cilantro leaves 1 cilantro leaves
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas Recipe Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). In large bowl, combine red and orange bell peppers, red onion, vegetable oil, chili powder, salt and pepper until well coated; add chicken, stirring to coat well Step 2: In batches, arrange chicken mixture in air fry tray; cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Step 3: Serve chicken mixture with warmed tortillas, guacamole, cilantro and lime wedges.
Justification
Our meal plan works well because every meal was carefully worked out so that it would work well with everyone in the family’s schedule and so that the recipe would be fully used by the family (so if a recipe was eight servings we did a half recipe). We included it to make sure that after-school/work activities would be included for the other people. For Friday however, we had to make some sacrifices. We made enough servings to feed the family but Teen 1 works on Fridays so we had to make the family eat at 6:30pm. Teen 1 would heat what’s left of the food on Friday and eat then. We could not make the entire family sacrifice eating at 9 30 pm so that they all eat together.
We communicated by: talking to each other when we were having conflicting issues,
We used a shared Word document to work on a table together. I was used to sharing digital tools with other people because of past years being able to use them.
We distributed the work evenly by giving one family member per person. We also split up the remaining questions evenly among the four of us.
I took the role in the family of Parent B. I also did the “Problem” section for my group.
I get stressed a lot but I deal with it by listening to music or playing video games. Technology helps and hurts stress levels. It hurts stress by being able to wind down after a long day by listening to music or enjoying watching Netflix. But it helps stress also because if I use technology for too long without going for a walk I get a headache. Another downside is that technology sidetracks me so I forget to do homework or a project. This year though and for all of the pandemic technology helped me to forget about the outside world. It feels as though no time has past. My wellbeing can be improved by listening to sounds of the ocean or quiet type noises before going to bed or listening to an audio book.
I am Simon. I am 14 and I love to play video games that have a mix of puzzles and action. I am an Canadian-born Australian who has recently returned from Australia. I enjoy both physically and intellectually challenging myself. I have been involved in scouts for eight years. I am fond of the social aspect as well as the involvement of nature. I have a brown belt in karate.
Picture
Steve Irwin is the famous “Crocodile Hunter”. He started from nothing and it inspires me to try my best
The Raptors Ridge is a sanctuary for injured birds of prey. They offer walks with the birds for people to see that they aren’t nasty creatures. It is my favorite website because I love animals and being in natural environments.
Quote
If they kill you, walk it off.
(Captain America – Avengers: Age of Ultron)
The quote shows resilience by saying that anything that can be done to you, you can fight it off and fight back against it, whatever it may be.
Video
Steve Irwin in this clip shows that even if you are in a dangerous situation you can recover all while keeping calm. If he had freaked out he would’ve lost his dignity for one, and two he would’ve freaked the snake out more and made it keep biting for longer and longer. By keeping his calm he made sure everyone around him stayed safe while he stayed calm
Citations
“RAPTORS RIDGE BIRDS OF PREY INC.” RAPTORS RIDGE BIRDS OF PREY INC, https://www.raptorsridge.com/ Accessed 4 May 2022.
Steve Irwin Greatest TV Event. Rare Snake Bite. Sunshine TV www.youtube.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnfn6rV4sL0 Accessed 4 May 2022.
“Steve Irwin Letter Reveals Gratitude to Parents.” BBC News, 1 Sept. 2016. www.bbc.com, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-37241708.
