Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. -Ronald Reagan
Monday, November 28, 2011
Moral behavior positively affects a community.
I believe this statement to be true, yet false. I believe this because it is a matter on what someone believes in. This is because doing the right thing is not always doing the thing you think is right. Say that you think say saving a criminal from dying is the right thing to do. Some one else would think that it's right to let him die as punishment for his/her crime. So really this isn't a question with one answer. This is a question with multiple answers. So to sum it up I won't answer yes or no. I'll simply say it depends on the moral.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Summary of Theseus
In chapter 6 when Theseus returns home, the Witch Medea recognized Theseus as the kings son. To try and make sure that Theseus doesn't take her sons place on the throne, She tries to frame him as a assassin. At a feast Theseus is confronted by guards who try to kill him with their swords. When Theseus pulls out a sword of his own, his father recognized it as his own. He then realized that it was all a trick so he banished Medea and her son and he welcomed his son back into his rightful place.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
I Remember
- I remember when I was two I kept repeatedly poking my sister in the face.
- I remember when I was three I dropped a plastic table on my head pretending to be superman.
- I remember when I was four I was driving a golf cart and ran it through a flower garden.
- I remember when I was five I was riding a skate board, fell off, and got a huge cut.
- I remember when I was six I was riding a skate board and opened the cut again.
- I remember when I was seven I won second in the Heart of Texas Wrestling Tournament.
- I remember when I was eight was riding a skate board and opened the cut a third time.
- I remember when I was nine we moved from Houston to Malaysia on New Years day.
- I remember when I was ten I went to my first F1 race.
- I remember last year when I went on Malaysia week and my raft capsized.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Classic Greek Myths
Today we watched three short films on Greek myths. The first was about a boy who's father was a great inventor, yet he himself was a really clumsy kid. The second movie was about the Minotaur and how every seven years they send people to an island as a sacrifice to the Minotaur. Finally the third film was about a king who wanted a son so he went to the oracle. The Oracle told him that his daughter would have a son. He would kill him so he threw his daughter and her son off a cliff.
In my opinion the third film was the best. It had a better description of what was going on, the story line related to the topic of the Greek gods and Titans, and finally it made you think, "What would have happened if the father had not thrown his daughter and her son into the sea?"
Monday, August 15, 2011
Bio poem: Victor Jarvis
Victor
Outgoing, Kind, Helpful
Who is the brother of Cynthia Jarvis in grade six
Who loves his mother, father, and sister.
Who feels enthusiastic, energetic, and positive
Who needs pencils, pens, and erasers
Who gives support, effort, and friendship to all who ask for it
Who truly fears nothing
Who would like to see the view of a plane behind the wheel
Who shares supplies, books, and anything asked for
Who is a boy born in Slidell, Louisiana
Who is a resident of Beverly Hights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jarvis
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Grade 6 Reflection
This year in grade six the piece of work that I feel I did best was project that we did on the ancient rome. I am proud of this work because I feel for once that I put in my one hundred percent effort. Generally I put in 95-99 percent effort so I put a lot of effort and make sure that it is great and follows the expectations and exceeds a little. For this project on the other hand one of my partners was absent so I had to try my hardest to make up work for my partner. And I have to say it was my best piece of work.
I would have to say that the greatest challenge this year was the end of year India, China, Greece, Rome project. This project was by far the most difficult project not because of the actual work requirements but because of the absence of one of my partners. Originally we were going to work individually on our three projects but working alone didn't really work so we flipped our assignments and worked on each others work so when it came time to record and learn music/scripts one of our partners, Mao called in sick so originally we tried to avoid recording so we did everything else possible. One day before the project was due we just recorded the script and put it into our I-movie. One the day of the presentation however Mao actually came back so we had to quickly teach her the song that we had to present and it was rushed, but in the end all went well. Sort of.
This year from looking and rethinking about previous classes I have learned that I tend to only use visuals to learn. That makes me a visual learner of course. Any way during a class where we are goofing off and the class work is easy I still mostly use my sight but I also use my hearing more. On the other hand, when I feel that the class is really boring I just stop listening and look up at the board to review or to clarify. This same thing occurs when I really don't understand something or feel we are going to fast. I panic inside (I rarely show that I'm confused or panicking), I shut off all of my listening and I jump to visuals to try and clarify. So my goal for this coming year is to try and use a bit more auditory.
I feel that this year in grade six my behavior was pretty good. I almost always do my work in class, I try to stay focused while at the same time have a bit of fun, and I usually find myself helping others or trying to calm things down if it gets a bit to wild. So I don't think behavior will be a problem next year.
In class I participate averagely. Though I find myself more interested in what others have to say than what I do so I generally like to sit back and listen to explanations. The only times that I'm eager to participate is when somebody gets something wrong along with others and I feel strongly about my answer. One thing about me that I think is really important to know about me is sort of categorized with this topic. As a person I really don't like to get attention drawn to me. Good, Bad, I just hate it all. I would prefer to just stay in the background doing my own thing with my friends rather than have the spotlight.
Now organization I need to work on. Usually my locker is just a huge pile of junk that I never had time to throw away. I mean I almost always have my homework with me in class along with my books and supplies but small objects such as pencils or erasers I lose a lot so my goal for next year is to be way more organized.
Now as I explained earlier, I will always reach to be better than average or better than what is required. But I generally don't put everything I have into it. I usually put 95-99 percent effort into my work to make it better than what is required but I almost never truly make it the best paper in the world. I know I can do it. I just don't depending on the importance I feel in the project. So next year I am going to always put in my one hundred percent effort because I think if I tried I could have done a better job this year and I've only gotten one B all year in drama but that I did put my full effort into. I just wasn't that good.
Now that I've made a few goals of my own for next year I would like you to know a few personal things about me. The biggest thing about me that some people think that I should change is my personality. I am more of a fun loving kid and don't take things that seriously. When people start arguing I always try to put an end to it with a joke or just plain telling them, "Come on guys. Be nice." I hate yelling but there is one flaw that I hate in my kindness. When somebody comes up to me and tries to hurt me or does hurt me I don't ever, and I mean EVER, fight back.
I just stand there and take a few hits before they give up and walk away. I don't yell at them, punch or kick back. I just tell them to behave themselves and that beating people up isn't what others are supposed to do. If I wanted to, I know that I could easily beat them up. Or inflict enough pain for them to give up and walk away. Because for my grade, I'm pretty strong, but when I think about it I always get the feeling that it's the wrong thing to do. So instead I just embrace for the next hit. In the end they don't get a fight and give up and I'm always still standing. I'm not sure if I should fight back because it feels wrong to me, or if I should remain the same because after the first time they usually leave me alone.
That only one little problem though in this huge life. Sides, It's best not to look back at the past, or even wait for the future, It's best to enjoy now because you'll never get to live it over again so enjoy it. Sides I enjoy everyday. So I don't have to look forward to grade seven. I know I'll enjoy it.
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