Hmmm I'll start out with talking about the test. I felt very confident in my knowledge of the material, and I feel like my essays flowed really well. The only thing I'm concerned about is time.... I finished as her next class was coming in which means I was working on it for roughly and hour and a half: a really long time! So I think I need to work on not over thinking the questions, and being able to get my thoughts out properly, within the time given.
Next: Today's discussion! I really enjoyed it actually. I thought that the debate aspect of the presentation went really, really well. I will be completely honest, I walked into class today not feeling very strongly either way on the subject of animal testing, but I felt like I left class well informed and better able to form my opinion on the matter. The only thing I didn't like is the close mindedness of some people in our class(including our teacher). I am a culprit of this myself, but I feel like sometimes we are not willing to hear both sides but instead are completely stuck on what we have previously decided in our minds to be correct.
p.s. I love you Ms. Stariha! hehe :)
Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Lovely Day
I enjoyed today. It was a relief to me to have this test done, and its done, I cannot make changes, so there is no reason for me to worry or fret anymore. I'm thankful that Stariha allowed us to bring in computers, and I am thankful that everything worked out.
I am excited to read the new book... but I am sad to leave 1984 in the dust. I wish we could have a few days just to TALK about 1984 and its 'claims' on our current government, and then point out different things that the government are taking from us. Just thought it would be fun to do that, but I understand we are behind and that there really isn't a way of doing those things.
Also.... Everyone should just breathe about this test. I did say what Jen wrote about, that the 4 quote questions did take longer because it was more 'comprehending' time, and I do feel that if a test took that long that it should be shortened. But there was no way of knowing that it was going to take that long before today... so now we can learn from it and move on from there. No need to feel frustrated! :D
It's a good day, your alive, you get to 'contribute a verse' for the day, so make yours sing an inspiration happy song, because your not guaranteed the chance to sing tomorrow!
I am excited to read the new book... but I am sad to leave 1984 in the dust. I wish we could have a few days just to TALK about 1984 and its 'claims' on our current government, and then point out different things that the government are taking from us. Just thought it would be fun to do that, but I understand we are behind and that there really isn't a way of doing those things.
Also.... Everyone should just breathe about this test. I did say what Jen wrote about, that the 4 quote questions did take longer because it was more 'comprehending' time, and I do feel that if a test took that long that it should be shortened. But there was no way of knowing that it was going to take that long before today... so now we can learn from it and move on from there. No need to feel frustrated! :D
It's a good day, your alive, you get to 'contribute a verse' for the day, so make yours sing an inspiration happy song, because your not guaranteed the chance to sing tomorrow!
Johnny got his gun
Ok so ive seen mettallica's One video way too many times, which is pretty much about johnny got his gun, so im really stinkin excited to start this book.......
Wellllll...
... So I just read through all these scary posts about how long this test was, oh man, ... Im getting really nervous now. But oh well, hopefully it wont make tomorrow any worse than today. :)
On a different note, I am excited to start on a different book. I think that change will be exciting, and new discussions will be exciting as well. :)
On a different note, I am excited to start on a different book. I think that change will be exciting, and new discussions will be exciting as well. :)
Break from Ranting!
I'm looking forward to starting Johnny Got His Gun! I looked up what it is about and I'm super excited that it take place during World War One. But I am nervous that it will be a little like the movie "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly." If any of you have seen that movie you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.
Optimism:]
Ha, so instead of complaining on how bad the test was maybe we should look on the bright side. Stariha isn't an evil teacher that will fail us all;) In fact, i'm sure if we showed more enthusiasm and optimism on here she won't be so hard on the grading? Ha, just a thought.
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