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=Math= ==Term 1 Reflection What I learned in Term 1 was ratio, rate, and proportion. There are four types of ratios, Two term ratios, part to part ratios, part to whole ratios, and three term ratios. There are also unit rates and unit prices. Proportion has a relationship that says two ratios or two rates are equal. I learned square roots and square numbers. Square roots are numbers that when multiplied by the same number, its equals a whole number. Square numbers are the product of two that are the same. My last thing that I had learned in Term 1 was the pythagoras relationship, it’s using squares to determine a length of the triangle. Next term I wish to improve more incredibly, so I can do much better on tests. ==

Term 2 Reflection

What I did well for last term was trying to learn math, I’ve had quite some difficulty because I haven’t being attending a lot of classes as for the vacation I had.

I’ve mostly been struggling through the term, I caught up to where we are now but at some points I get insanely confused through new unit term work.

Last term I didn’t do so well, and I would like to improve greatly for term 3 because I would like to pass this grade, and become a better student. I want to focus and concentrate on homework more because I want to make the best out of me but I just don’t show it.

What I learned about percents was that how to find a percent of a fraction and decimal.

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The Man who Planted Trees
3) How does The Man Who Planted Trees relate to us, to you, to the school, and to the local community?

The man that planted trees can relate to us, the school, and the local community because there are things you can achieve for even though you may fail, we never give up to achieve our goal. The man who planted trees can relate to me because I want to achieve a personal goal but always seemed to have failed. It can also relate to the school because of our teachers, they are our "Elzeard", and we are the seeds of that Elzeard who teaches us things. It can also relate to the community because there are people who have the will to plant trees to help the enviroment or for special memories.

5) What motivates people and organizations in their approach to the environment? Consider the following factors: money, publicity, votes, community benefits, prizez and awards? What limits their ability to be "Green?"

What motivates people and organizations in their approach to the environment are things like money, publicity, votes, community benefits, prizes and awards. When people or organizations achieve a goal, they feel good because they helped the environment for the willing. People and organizations are limited to be "Green" because they're only able help the environment they don't have the power to maintain the environment and can't stop the natural causes that occur.

6)What are the different character's attitudes towards the forest?

Jean - The supportive one. Elzeard Bouffier - Planted Trees Government Official - Selfish, Careless, and Greedy Villagers - Glad that the trees were grown there, and took great care for the trees to live in.

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10) How do trees affect climate at a local and a global level? ====== Because they provide the oxygen for us to breathe, it gives habitats for animals, and helps the environment resources.

Iqbal I have just finished reading chapter two of Iqbal. Iqbal is written by Franseco A’damo, and the genre is a realistic novel book. In chapter two, Karim explained to iqbal that he had been to the cinema once and explained with great detail to Iqbal about a movie he had seen. It took Karim two months to explain the movie to them. Iqbal and the others had forgotten the beginning and asked Karim to retell the story. The authors purpose for writing this text was to show that children are poor and never get to go to the places we would go to on a daily basis, and show that children have been a source of labour throughout the world. Also to prove that children have suffered because of child labour. Some important key lines worth remembering like important names would be Fatima, Hussain Khan, Iqbal Masih and Karim. Some important places would be every field, every workshop, factory’s, and throughout the world. This book is difficult to keep track of because there are no subheadings, and is hard to predict of what will happen. I can relate to what I just read because they are doing chores for money, and I do chores for the will, and Iqbal wanted to watch a movie but he couldn’t, and I could. My questions for iqbal was... what happened to iqbal? My other question was how did Iqbal start working and how was he paid.

=Thank You Ma'Am Letter.= = 52 Langston Ave = Harlem, New York 60640 January 11, 2011

Dear Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones,

I am sorry for what I’ve done, I tried to steal your purse so I could afford the blue suede shoes I’ve always wanted them. I tried snatching your purse because I saw you walking down the street and I thought I could sell your pocketbook for money. You cared for me after I tried stealing your purse, you fed me then you washed my face and you gave me $10. No one has ever cared for me like you did, I tried snatching your person and you fed me and bathed my face and you gave me 10$ After what I did to you. Once again I thank you for what you have done. You made me become a better person, and I will never ever forget you for caring for me, treating me, and helping me to be a better person. I will also think twice before trying to snatch a purse again.

Yours Truly, Roger



GRADE EIGHT STUDENT ASSIGNMENT- PORTFOLIO REFLECTION TASK/INTENT/CRITERIAThroughout the year I have completed assignments based on Assessment for Learning practices. The learning process has followed the three key components:Subject: Language Arts TASK: What was I asked to do for this assignment? I was asked to illustrate a drawing and compare two things using the words like or as which is known as a simile. INTENT: Why am I completing this assignment?

There are several reasons why I am doing this assignment. First, I learned that I needed to compare two things using the words like or as and draw a picture relating to the simile.. Next, I had to colour and the assignment. Then, I made sure that the two sentences made sense while using two words like or "as."CRITERIA: How do I know what I needed to do to be successful in completing this assignment? - Used the words like or as - Drawn two pictures corresponding to the sentences. - Followed the instructions.

NEXT STEPS: Upon completion of the assignment I can now ..... - Create a Simile - Compare different things and use the words Like or As - Remember what to write and not what to write.

Dreadful Acts I have just finished reading chapter one of the book called Dreadful Acts, a fantasy book and written by Philip Ardagh. In chapter one, Eddie is taught by his Mad Uncle Jack advanced skilling on how to ride on a horse when fighting enemies at the same time.

The authors purpose for writing this text is because this book is a sequel to another book (Awful End) and it is a continuation of the previous book. I am reading this text because this book seemed very interesting and the book catches my eye. The main point of chapter one is about Eddie learning about horses in combat.

Important key lines worth remembering like important names would be Eddie, Mad Uncle Jack, and Mad aunt Maud. As well with some important places would be Mad Uncle Jacks treehouse, Majone, and St.Geobad.

Dreadful Acts is avery easy book to understand because its written in log format, and is very interesting and teaches you things on what not to do. I am able to read the book easily because there are subheadings which help me know where I am in the book. Some examples I can relate to what I just read was how Eddie wakes up early in the morning and shocked with an eel when I am woken up early but with an alarm. A question I had was why did Eddiewake up in the early morning. And why did Eddie question of what St.Geobad was when he already knew? Ah’Ha! The eel that shocked Eddie was not on purpose but an accident?

How to train your dragon The Genre of this book is fiction and the author is Cressida Cowell. I have just finished reading chapter one (16pgs) of How to train your dragon. In chapter one, Hiccup(Main Character) was forced to capture a tiny dragon as well with 10 other friends to help them battle in the future. Hiccup did not want to train a dragon but if he had chosen not to, he would have been forced to exile.

The authors purpose for writing this text was because this book was because when he was a little boy, he/she had a great mind and wanted to train a dragon. He/She was then inspired to create a movie for kids. I am reading this text because I’ve watched the movie and seen a written book for ‘’How to train your Dragon.’’ and because it is an excellent book to read if you want to learn something new.

Some key lines worth remembering would be like important names such as hiccup, clueless, fishlegs, and snotlout. Hiccup is the most important character because he is the main character of ‘’How to train your Dragon.’’ Important places like caves, barbarian village, and lakes are important places of the chapter.

‘’How to train your Dragon’’ of Chapter One, was written in diary/log format and was easy to read because you were able to read the events listed easily because of the way it was written and displayed.

=Social Studies= Kiln Definiton Card Cro - Magnon Definition Card Clay Cuneiform GRADE EIGHT STUDENT ASSIGNMENT- PORTFOLIO REFLECTION TASK/INTENT/CRITERIA Throughout the year I have completed assignments based on Assessment for Learning practices. The learning process has followed the three key components: Subject:Social Studies TASK: What was I asked to do for this assignment? I was asked to create symbols on the cuneiform. INTENT: Why am I completing this assignment? There are several reasons why I'm doing this assignment. First, I am placed in the steps of a scribe and learn what the life of a scribe is. Next, I'll use a sharp object and lightly press against the clay and draw my symbols. Then, I leave the clay cuneiform alone to dry. CRITERIA: How do I know what I needed to do to be successful in completing this assignment? - followed instructions  - results came out as shown   - drawn symbols onto clay cuneiform NEXT STEPS: - I can now act like a scribe <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">- I now understand how difficult it is to be a scribe <span style="display: block; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">Mesopotamian Cuneiforms : Clay Activity Checklist: No:Is my cuneiform square? Yes: Did I include 2 offerings and a signature? Yes: Is my writing neat and easy to read? Yes: Does my symbol look how it is supposed to? Yes: Are my symbols deep enough to make an impression, but do not break through my tablet? Yes: Does my writing flow from left to right? My Mark: 5/10

Reflection: I gave myself a mark of 5, because I did not do so well on the on the process making of a cuneiform. The cuneiform was not a square but in a pentagon shape. I was able to enjoy this activity because I was able to place myself in the shoes of a scribe making a cuneiform, and realized they had gone through a tough time in the process. What I found really difficult and challenging was actually the whole process of making then writing on the cuneiform, at first I thought ‘’Oh, this should be really easy.” But over time it got more complicated and the cuneiform kept cracking, and it fell apart. What I would probably do more differently next time would probably listen to the instructions carefully and carefully watch the demonstration of the teacher showing on how to create the cuneiform, so I could do a better job on the next related assignment like making a cuneiform.

Offering Decoding : Two Ox’s Seven Birds King

Cro - Magnon Poster GRADE EIGHT STUDENT ASSIGNMENT- PORTFOLIO REFLECTION TASK/INTENT/CRITERIA Throughout the year I have completed assignments based on Assessment for Learning practices. The learning process has followed the three key components: Subject:Social studies TASK: What was I asked to do for this assignment? I was asked to create four drawings in each section about Cro - Magnon. INTENT: Why am I completing this assignment? There are several reasons why I am completing this assignment. First, I had to illustrate of what a Cro - Magnon. Next, I had to colour and draw pictures and list the titles. Then, I had to draw pictures corresponding to the four sections of the subject. CRITERIA: How do I know what I needed to do to be successful in completing this assignment? - followed instructions as given. - drawn pictures relating to Cro - Magnon. - all things related to Cro - Magnon. NEXT STEPS: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">I can now draw pictures of a Cro - Magnon. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">I can draw pictures relating to Cro - Magnon. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">I now learned what a Cro - Magnon is. =Science= media type="custom" key="9233944"