Final Blog Post

Final Blog Post

            English 10 overall has been a great course; I enjoyed it greatly. I am definitely going to miss this class because it was different and really taught you more than just the course. English 10 this year was a great course academically and mentally.               

Self-Regulation:

            My attendance this year has been fairly well, the only times I have not been here is because of leadership events. I have attended almost every class this year, and am usually on time as well. If I am ever late, I have a valid reason although I was rarely late. If I miss work and make sure I to figure out what I am missing before, and I will complete it either way. I make sure that I know what the assignment is and if I have questions since I missed the work, I make sure to ask. I always take responsibility of missed class and work. I am prepared for class; I always bring my iPod with a fully charged battery. Just incase, I always bring a charger if my iPod dies. I would use my device efficiently and stay on task most of the time. I would try to finish as much work as I could in class and try to complete it to my best ability. Sometimes I would get distracted if someone messaged me, but I would turn on do not disturb to stop notifications from popping up. This would help a lot more because nothing would pop up and I would just focus on my work. I sat with people who weren’t distracting, but actually let me work well. I was able to work well with my group because we would tell each other we are working and let each other focus, and if one of us needed something we would simply ask each other. We worked a long well, individually and together as a group. I was able to get quite a bit of work done while sitting with my group. I used class time pretty well to complete my work. I would complete quite a bit of it while in class, and I would try to finish as much work as I could in class so I would have less homework! The peer discussions we had usually focused on work, tasks we were given, or helping each other out.  In general we all didn’t talk too much unless we were talking about work. Sometimes but rarely we would talk about something random and then get back to work. Most of my assignments have been completed on time; the only thing is I have forgotten to submit them. Most times if an assignment is late it is because I forget to submit, and leave it on my blog! My assignments are usually completed to the given time though, but it’s just the submitting that puts it off. I was respectful to my peers in class, or even on Edmodo. I listened to others patiently and respectfully when they talked and waited for my turn to talk. I stated my opinion politely and without being rude. Even in comments, I would state my opinion and what I had to say respectfully and nicely. I would take everyone into consideration and then say something. I read the entire novel by myself; I didn’t tell someone to explain what happened. I read the entire book and made sure that I understood it completely and read with my full ability. I made sure that my peers and I behaved well. For myself I would turn on disturb and put in music so I wouldn’t get distracted and would focus on my work. If one of my peers were not doing their work, I would tell them to get on task and start working. Sometimes while others were talking, a peer would be on their phone and occasionally if they wouldn’t stop I would take their phone politely and tell them to stop. I would also tell someone to take out his or her headphones if someone was talking. This class has taught me a lot about class time and using time wisely. Overall I think I deserve a 29% in this category.

Quality of Communication Skills:

                                                                                                                                                           

Thinking (Oral Language) A8  speak and listen to make personal responses to texts, by – making connections with prior knowledge and experiences – relating reactions and emotions to understanding of the text – generating thoughtful questions – making inferences – explaining opinions using reasons and evidence

            I make personal connections in a lot of the assignments we were given. I use emotion and understanding towards the text and often use my own experiences in my writing.   One example I used was in the summative essay I used my personal experience and explained how I realized what walking in someone else’s shoes is like. I also explain my opinions using reason and evidence, in my essays I gave reason and essay especially in, who murdered wellington essay.

            I often use context in my writing, and make sure that I am trying to get to the point. I use structure in my writing along with punctuation. I make sure to know the difference between formal and informal writing. I use formal writing in essays making sure to make it more concise and straightforward. I use citation properly and remember to give credit to the source where I have gotten my information.

                                                                                                                                                                                    B12 recognize and explain how structures and features of text shape readers’ and viewers’ construction of meaning, including

·       –  form and genre

·       –  functions of text

·       –  literary elements

·       –  literary devices

·       –  use of language

·       –  non-fiction elements

·       –  visual/artistic devices

            I remember my poetry/literary terms to a fairly well level considering the fact that they are used from grades 8-12. I can usually identify them in poetry or any text. Overall I think I have improved in my writing skills along with speaking. I think I deserve 30% in third category for the efforts I have made.

Contribution to the Learning Environment:

             

            In this class I have contributed to the learning environment to a great level. I have made comments on my peer’s assignments and given them suggestions or tips on what to improve. I also comment things on Edmodo, and share my opinions with the class. I always engaged in conversation and listened to others thoughts and ideas because this helps with your own ideas and helps you express more. I would often help my peers if they did not understand an assignment or were stuck in a certain situation. While helping others you don’t only teach them something, you learn something as well. You can improve from their mistakes as well as yours. I also improve my work by editing my work according to comments. Often people will comment on my assignments and therefore I will improve something’s. You can learn from your mistakes and editing it makes you improve something, which reminds you the next time you write. I will usually read on a regular basis since I love reading books especially mystery books, or a series of books. I always bring a positive attitude to class along with a smile, and am always ready to learn and help others. Overall I think I deserve 30% in this category.

            The final mark I believe I deserve is 90% 9thnkas for the extra 1%!) for the efforts I have made this year. This was a great class, and I will truly miss the wonderful memories made in this class.