Monday, November 28, 2011

What is the Purpose of Religion?


In humanities class we were given 2 different papers each containing a question we answered in class. For this assignment I am suppose to answer the question on entirely what I think and this is what I think....

What is the Purpose of Religion?
The purpose of religion can mean many different things for many different religions but in general I think the purpose of religion is to make you believe in something. That makes you believe and see the good of life. Reincarnation is a believe that shows you that there is an endless cycle of life and death, but then you reach the point when you stop the cycle and reach a peaceful state. Also what I think is the purpose of religion is to make you see that everybody is equal and you must always try to be the most respectful you can be, as well as kindness and peace. Buddhism for example if you really see, it is mostly based on peace kindness and respect.






Thursday, November 17, 2011

Freedom


Name of Essay: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

The belief that is being discussed is the Belief of Freedom. The essay was a very nice way to show how liberty is very much like freedom as well as how life can have so much freedom and he discusses that he believes lots of people to have freedom and freedom of speech and also he believes in the pursuit of happiness which is forgiveness and to keep searching for what you seek. I really like the vocabulary he used which made his essay very detailed and his believes and what he had to say about them were good beliefs which also interested me as well. He also put the meaning of equality in his essay

DomiKnow!

Recently Mr. Whiting came to our classroom and told us our learning profile. My learning profile is L. Which means I am Gestalt and I am more of a big picture person.

I learn best when there is something to visualize and something for me to see as an example, seeing an example makes it easier for me to work. I need to position my self on the left side of the room for my right ear, eye, hand, foot and it would be better for me because I can see with my dominant eye. The strategies that would help me in my learning would be to sit no to close to other people for me not to disturb them also " The Lazy 8's" from brain gym exercises help me concentrate. I wold like to tell my teacher that I like to visualize what I do which means I like a visual example.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Hercules 50 word Summary

Hercules was raged when he drank the wine his stepfather forced him to drink, as he thought in his mind that the wine would make his anger better. It didn't. He thrashed his own family, there seeing his own guilt he no longer wished to live.


Words:46


Thank you for reading my 50- word summary

Monday, August 15, 2011

Bio Poem

Manuel
Who is fun, awesome
Who is brother of Raul
Who loves his pet dog, mom and dad
Who feels glad, happy, kind
Who needs PS3, Computer, and fun
Who gives help, Kindness, and supplies
Who fears hieghts, salads, bad smells
Who would like to see a tornado
Who shares supplies
Who is awesome
Who is a resident of Malaysia
Tovar

Friday, May 27, 2011

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Ending Blog Post

The piece of work that I am most proud of are my Literature Circles, I was most proud of this assignment because during this you may get stressed and when it was over it makes me feel so proud that I have completed one of the most important assignment in the trimester. It is a total relieve, for me, that I have finished all that is required and that it is finally over. The Literature Circles was also my greatest challenge of the year mainly because it is one assignments with many assignments inside of it. The part that mostly challenged me during this was the questions. I was challenged by this because the questions needed to make you think and to confess, but it also requires a well structured answer. Next thing that challenged me was the passage and the connection. It was a struggle on the passage because you needed a main point in the story and you might think that you do not find that in every chapter but when you talk to your group you might hear something that sounded obvious. For the connection I found it hard because maybe you are reading hatchet and you never got stranded ( most people) and you are thinking how to find a connection but I found a way to overcome this problem. The best result for me was to talk about emotions or the obvious. For me as a learner I found somethings that helped me grow as a learner such as In quiet conditions I may focus more but when it is dead silence it makes me feel nervous as well. Also that group works make me become a better at collaborating. another thing I learned about myself is that I tend to do better in things on the computer and not as good as if I was writing it down, my handwriting just confuses myself sometimes and then maybe teacher would maybe read it wrong possibly lowering my grade.

I was asked to answer the following things with an explanation.

Behavior
Satisfactory- I think my behavior was good I do not think I said or did anything rude I am good I was well behaved I listened I spoke when I needed to speak, I think I met the requirements clearly.

Participation
Satisfactory- I participated at least raised my hand once during a conversation when we could participate.

Organization
Satisfactory- I put my self satisfactory because I think I did one or two late homeworks but otherwise I think I was good organized and I was pretty close to being the first one finished in the locker check-ups to I thought my organization was exceptionally well.

Effort
Satisfactory- I put my effort satisfactory because I was well organized but what I think excellent effort is doing everything in one day and checking it more than 3 times. So I did not do that so I put my self a solid Satisfactory.

Two personal learning Goals for grade 7
Goal 1
In grade 7, I plan to have better participation in class. I feel that my participation in grade 6 was good but could be improved. I could take a guess and I do not like to take a guess because I only like saying answers I do not like saying things that might be correct. In grade 7 I heard from one of my teacher that you do more presentations and I see that more of a participation thing although it of course is required to do. I am not too good of a presenter but I am thinking of myself as an OK presenter.

Goal 2
in grade 7, I plan to put more effort in to my work. I know I put effort in my work but it could use a better boost for my work, I could use better selected picture according to the size of it and if it blurs or not. I could use more time on finding my information in my own time. I could put more effort in my work. My time could be used wiser and work a while more at home. Also checking my work more would improve my effort, so I think that I should check my work more often. Maybe work with people that I know can put effort into work and people I know better would raise my effort for group work. Effort is a good way to do well in school and a great way for success and I could use more effort.

6. I would say maybe change the books for Literature Circles that nobody read this year to not be an option next year because people do not pick that book for a reason. But overall the Literature Circles was a good way to learn in Humanities and should continue to stay.

7. My favorite lesson in Humanities would be the imaginative narrative. I enjoyed this and put it as my favorite activity because it was fun to make something of your own and decide how your story goes. It was a great activity and also you learn from it so I found it good in both ways academically and enjoyment.

8. I wish we could spend more time on the imaginative narrative it was fun and it only lasted for like 3 days. If we spent more time with it we would do even better when it comes to Ancient Egyptian diaries. Although we did pretty good we could be better if we spent more time with it.

9. Advice for the class of 2018 would be never think that you would do your homework in school it almost never works. Another piece of advice would be try to do your homework on the day it is giving unless if it is a project. You also should do you homework first instead of doing anything else unless urgent matters.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Last literature circle blogpost

The Giver I must leave and I am sure you understand. I must leave because the freedom he is not right people should have more freedom and that is what I seek. I have lived among the society and I have seen not as much freedom and everything is the same. Jobs must be chosen as an example and that is chosen but not by myself. I have left and I am sure you understand. As the receiver I had learned the past and why our community decided why to keep everything simple you have learned from the past and Giver I must say farewell it was nice seeing you.
From: Jonas

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Giver Blog Post # 4

The quote on Mr. Thomas's blog makes we wonder. It makes me think that the nice memories Jonas gives to Gabriel is making him feel love. So his life he could live with real love. He does not have to live with the only words they use for Gabriel could feel emotions the good emotions. Freedom can relate to this because Gabriel would have the rights to use the strong emotional words ( that Jonas thinks) such as love. So he could grow up with a better caring family. This can relate to freedom because they would have a choice to live in the same world or the different world.

The sentence is a choice and Jonas is giving him the better choice to live and express yourself and live happily not the same. Jonas is not choosing the better choice but choosing the choice that should be like that.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Giver comments

I commented on Nicks first and second blog post of the Giver

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Giver Blog Post #2

For this blog post I chose the following question: " Why does Jonas find the instruction about lying so disturbing?"

I think he finds it disturbing because, one of Jonas main rule of his childhood was not to lie because he knows this job is important, but if it's important why does he lie about it? This rule is a very important rule because if he were to tell the truth he would be in trouble for telling the truth. Another thing that probably bothers him is that he has to live his own life otherwise his life is just a made up lie.

Another thing that would bother Jonas would be that nobody else would know what colors are, the Giver and himself would be the only people with a clue to know what " colors" are. During his life of lies people will start realizing that he is lying and then maybe the truth would be blown, then he would live in a life of shame. Another thing that might bother him is that maybe when he will lie for the first time, he might not be the best lier. He is thinking ahead of what will happen when he lies how might people react to his response? He is uncertain of what might happen.

Living a life of lies is no ordinary life, he would have to hide where he works and what he does, he would lie of most of his life. He has to keep his mouth closed and not talk about how he felt at the dinner table. He would have to make it up and then confess with something that he made up. Something else that might make him annoy is that with those new memories he would feel strange something might hurt him, he might be scared and when he remembers he might not seem as if he were happy when he really is scared, he might feel shame because of lying although it is part of his job.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

The Giver reflection

The question I chose was: Would you want your future to be decided by others? Why or Why not?
For me I would say yes and no. I would say this because if I make a mistake while I do my volunteer hours I will not become what I wanted to be. But the part that I say yes is because when someone tells you you have done very well and you have been selected the most or one of the top assignments, of most honor. You would be pleased with yourself and see what you have accomplished. But that changes everything if they say you are the mailman, which is probably not a very honored assignment. That would mean you would live in shame until you die. That would be very shameful.

For Yes anybody would be glad they had the best assignment, with most honor. You would see how well you worked in your volunteer hours. This would be even better if one of the elders knew you well, and had a good impression on you.

For No most people would be happy that they get to decide because it will not change if you make a mistake because you will learn from it. But for yes if you did make a mistake your dream job is over. But on the good side for no is that you can see which jobs are available and you can self reflect on what you are good at. Your dream job will come and you will get better.

Monday, February 7, 2011

My City reflection

I think I have done some things well. What I believe I did good on my project is that I had a good amount of slides because I had 8 slides and the minimum was 6-1o. Also I think I had a good strong voice.

Although I did well on some things there is still some room for improvement for me. I think that I should practice my script more and not read what is on my power point, I should try not to make that mistake in the future. Also I think I should improve my eye contact with the people around me because as an example I was just staring at the center and front of the room and not really looking at anyone.

I learned that some places fortunate to have fresh grass to grow crops, The only thing that La Paz could grow well is potatoes and they have very fine potatoes there. Also La Paz was lucky to have water that came from some glaciers and went to a lake they were fortunate for that geographical location not the most wealthiest place to grow crops.

Overall I think I did quite well in my presentation some room for improvement but otherwise I think I did really good







Here is my La Paz presentation

Thursday, January 13, 2011

My Learning Profile

In class we learned about our dominant sides of our eyes, hands, ears, feet. Mine were all right. We learned this to find out how we are comfortable. There are many different profiles which tell you how you learn best, my profile is profile "L". I am Gestalt dominent learner. which means I use my right brain. In class we found our dominant sides by doing some activities. As you can see I am all right sided.

I learn best when I am separated from other students for me not to disturb. When I am in a quiet environment it will help me concentration. Another activity that helps is drawing or writing with my non-dominant hand, which is my left hand. Something else that helps me learn better with profile "L" is lazy 8s. Lazy eights will help me on my focus. What are lazy 8s? Lazy 8s is when you move your hand in an eight shape or an "infinity" shape. Also according to my profile some things that will help me improve are, conscious walking, dancing, soccer, and martial arts like Tai Chi. 
I need to sit at the right side of the room on the sides to make my right ear hear better. I need a quiet environment in order for me to have the best learning as possible. Mathematics will be beneficial for me. I need to to take more logical information and memorizing them to make me have a balance of logic and gestalt. 


  The strategies that will help my learning is to sit on the left side of the room for  my right ear to hear better. Also in a quiet place will enhance my learning too. Also I may be less distracting to other people in my surroundings if I am further away from them. These stratagies will help me learn.  


Something that I would want my teachers to know about me is that if I do not look like in a good position when I am sitting and I am not up right, I am just tired. If I doodle I am still listening just not looking at you all the time. My focus is always on the teacher when he is speaking, it might not seem like it but I listen which is really the only thing I need when my teacher is explaining something. When something is meant to be seen I look up otherwise I listen. 


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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

My New Years Resolution

2011 is a New Year! with that comes some New Year Resolutions. One of my New Years Resolutions would be to finish due assignments early.  this would be good because it puts less stress to me for the next days. I usually do them quite early, for example if something is due in 5 days I should at least finish it in 4 days for there is no more worrying on the last day. and I should at least let my mind rest for one day after thinking hard on my assignment. This will help me refresh on my next task. Also for some days in school, If I have homework on a enen day I should do it on the same day for if I have any trouble with a question I could ask my teacher the next day and then I will know what to do, or at least I should look at my paper, If theres something I do not know and I am in class and I have spotted something I am not so sure or I do not know I can ask the same day and then I will know what to do on the same day, Putting less stress the next day. This will help me improve mostly in school for my Homework.

I also had another Resolution to share. My second Resolution would be to spend more time with family. Usually I am on the computer, rather doing my homework which is good or I am rather playing video games. So I do not spend much time with my family. This will help me to be happy with my family and maybe we can bond more. This will also keep my mind fresh after playing video games. It would also be better if I at least play video games with my family. I want to do this at my home and anywhere else where I visit my relatives. Instead of playing my IPod when I am at my relatives house I can at least not play and resist some time with them or at least see what they are doing. This is more important when I am with my adult Uncles etc. because they do not usually talk to me because I am a kid they spend more time with "Their Own Kind"  
( Adults) . This would be a great way to spend time with family.

During the Holidays I had lots of fun. I went to San Fransisco over Christmas break and I spent time with my Uncle, aunt grandmother and grandfather. When I woke up on Christmas morning, my brother had woken me up and then I woke up straight away and I ran to my parents room in the house. My brother already woke them up and then we woke everyone else. Once everyone was woken up we stayed by the Christmas tree and me and my brother started opening our presents. We ripped, we tore, all the presents and we got what we wanted and more (or at least for me) I especially wanted an I Pod touch. I got that and i got many more. One special thing that I enjoyed that I did not ask Santa Claus was an R2-D2. I got an R2-D2 which was voice control with a list of commands. I really enjoyed Christmas!

After Christmas I went to my Uncles house there we stayed in Richmond Virginia. We went to visit Washington D.C. There we saw many fascinating things. We saw the Lincoln memorial it was a huge palace type of place with Mr. Lincoln on a chair and I think everything was made out of marble. They also they had some interesting writings on the sides. That was one amazing site. But also we went to an air space museum, a natural history museum, and the american history museum. All the museum were also very amusing. The air space museum had the REAL back up pod that they would of used on there land on the moon. Also everything inside was real. They had the fastest plane in the world which goes as fast as 7557 kmph, this plane was also real. IN the natural history museum they did not have much fossils but they did have some fake animals, they were predicting how they looked like, most all extinct. My favorite extinct animal is the saber tooth, I like it because it has such cool teeth. The American history museum was also very cool they had the real wright brothers plane and the real cloth from it. The wright brothers were the first people to make a flying vehicle. My trip was very fun and interesting!