I have had many projects that make me disassemble my identity and put it in words, and I would say that this was one of the top 3 hardest versions. I found it challenging when I needed to write the setting of my life because I find that my life doesn't take place in a very describable place. I don't find spilling my self into words so sometimes it can be forced. I also had to balance this project with other activities like Palomar College classes and cross country, but I procrastinate as well.
One of the easiest parts of the project was the actual creation of the board, although this might have been because I completed it the night before it was due. However, that doesn't mean I didn't put a great amount of energy and effort into it. It just means it didn't take as long as any of the other things. Finding glue that was applicable to wood and paper was hard though. If I had spent more time on the creation of my poster I think it could have looked much better.
I didn't feel necessarily comfortable during my presentation, but I was able to present in a confident way that was professional. I was able to read the sections, Flashback and Irony, successfully. I explained what it was like as a child for me, and the metamorphosis of myself turning into a teenager. The classes reactions was full of occasional laughs and giggles because the there was some commercial value in my stories. Now that I think back, it was Mrs. Howard.
I receive some feedback form my classmates and friends saying that I said things like "um" while I presented, but I don't recall myself saying anything of the sort. I received some feedback for people who wrote me notes, some saying that, although they were funny, my pictures didn't relate to my paragraphs. I completely agree; I didn't have enough time. Another piece of feedback was that I didn't look at the crowd enough. I was too busy reading the lines, I am not a very fast reader, and I haven't memorized my paragraphs.
I gave kind specific feedback to a couple people, but I remember on of them finished so fast and had such a soft voice that I lost attention during the presentation and didn't remember what they said. I think its mostly my fault, but the presenter also needs to make an effort to keep people interested. It was hard to give them critique, but after reading their poster I could help him.
I think I spent most of my class time very well although, I usually didn't spend it on the look at me now project. I mostly worked on assignments like newsELA. I however, most of the time, had conversations while I worked. This possibly could have distracted my schoolmates, and it would be good for me to do that less, even though it is very hard to do. I did most of my Look @ Me Now work at home and I focused very well when writing my thoughts. I think my most in depth paragraph was about my symbolism of my bunk bed in my room, and how my view of it has changed so many times.
I think I deserve an A because even though I might not have liked the project very well and not found it easy to do I tried my best. I am not someone who easily spills their thoughts about themselves onto paper. I spent my time Wisely and finished by the due date. The only thing I admit I didn't do well, was the amount of pictures and variety. My printer at home isn't working so I cant print.
I don't really like this type of project, but I understand the importance and I see how it is good to challenge us students with this. One thing that could have been better was the amount of poster cardboard for the class to use. I thought it was kind of a scramble to get one and if we had just a little more to share I would have been more comfortable. I didn't have anything I could use for a board so I had to borrow a very rudimentary heavy wooden board.
One of the easiest parts of the project was the actual creation of the board, although this might have been because I completed it the night before it was due. However, that doesn't mean I didn't put a great amount of energy and effort into it. It just means it didn't take as long as any of the other things. Finding glue that was applicable to wood and paper was hard though. If I had spent more time on the creation of my poster I think it could have looked much better.
I didn't feel necessarily comfortable during my presentation, but I was able to present in a confident way that was professional. I was able to read the sections, Flashback and Irony, successfully. I explained what it was like as a child for me, and the metamorphosis of myself turning into a teenager. The classes reactions was full of occasional laughs and giggles because the there was some commercial value in my stories. Now that I think back, it was Mrs. Howard.
I receive some feedback form my classmates and friends saying that I said things like "um" while I presented, but I don't recall myself saying anything of the sort. I received some feedback for people who wrote me notes, some saying that, although they were funny, my pictures didn't relate to my paragraphs. I completely agree; I didn't have enough time. Another piece of feedback was that I didn't look at the crowd enough. I was too busy reading the lines, I am not a very fast reader, and I haven't memorized my paragraphs.
I gave kind specific feedback to a couple people, but I remember on of them finished so fast and had such a soft voice that I lost attention during the presentation and didn't remember what they said. I think its mostly my fault, but the presenter also needs to make an effort to keep people interested. It was hard to give them critique, but after reading their poster I could help him.
I think I spent most of my class time very well although, I usually didn't spend it on the look at me now project. I mostly worked on assignments like newsELA. I however, most of the time, had conversations while I worked. This possibly could have distracted my schoolmates, and it would be good for me to do that less, even though it is very hard to do. I did most of my Look @ Me Now work at home and I focused very well when writing my thoughts. I think my most in depth paragraph was about my symbolism of my bunk bed in my room, and how my view of it has changed so many times.
I think I deserve an A because even though I might not have liked the project very well and not found it easy to do I tried my best. I am not someone who easily spills their thoughts about themselves onto paper. I spent my time Wisely and finished by the due date. The only thing I admit I didn't do well, was the amount of pictures and variety. My printer at home isn't working so I cant print.
I don't really like this type of project, but I understand the importance and I see how it is good to challenge us students with this. One thing that could have been better was the amount of poster cardboard for the class to use. I thought it was kind of a scramble to get one and if we had just a little more to share I would have been more comfortable. I didn't have anything I could use for a board so I had to borrow a very rudimentary heavy wooden board.