My Character Goals

Character is an element that is shown to other people about you. It can simply determine what kind of person you are, but it’s not always positive. Sometimes it has to be changed for a better life ahead of you. I have two negative characters within me that I really have to manage by myself. The two negative characters that I have are my personality and my words.
When I was young, I had the prettiest smile in the world. It might hear like hubris, but it is true. Every time I smile, I felt like the world loves me too. As I was going up to middle school, high school, and the world of pre-adulthood, my smile began to fade. I was arguing, thinking negative things against my life, losing self-esteem, and more. I can describe this “syndrome” like a typical teenager confused about her identity and her future in common. I realize I was getting involved in this corrupted world. My parents and my friends are worried but I just can’t help it. A little brightness and a little smile on my face might change step by step.
The last goal that I want to make is to have a serious circumspection of my words coming out of my mouth. “The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.” (NIV Prov. 15:28). “Do not let unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (NIV Eph. 4:29) These two verses talk about how we should use our mouths properly. Sometimes, I have to control of what I am saying, because it can hurt other people’s feelings. It is hard because I can’t read people’s minds. I always put these verses on my desk to remind myself of my actions. However, as humans sin, I always sin through my mouth.

Holy Bible, New International Version, Mexico City: 1984.

Learning resolution

My plans for the semester and beyond…
Christina Lee
1/18/07
Block H
My Learning Resolutions

Standard 1. Uses general skills and strategies of the writing process
A) GOAL: When I edit my drafts, I want to make sure that I use correct grammars and complete paragraph structures. By practicing the right way to edit, I will improve on smoothing my grammars and use precise spellings. After this, I want to be comfortable editing any kinds of writings that I write and be ready to show it to my audience without hesitation.
B) METHOD: I would ask my friends for peer editing or ask Ms. Johnson to read over, and discuss about my mistakes. Also, I will continue practicing my grammars by reading miscellaneous of books. I am now continuing practicing by working on a little grammar book, so it can support me during school.
A) GOAL: In my writings, it is recognizable that there are some ambiguities, find some topics that doesn’t relate to the topic, trying to put too much information or struggling using analysis. Sometimes it is a struggle to understand the literature utterly and be able to have a discussion with my own opinion and my thoughts.
B) METHOD: I would have to read it over and over again. Then, add more information or take out information that digresses in the writing. Also, I’ll work assiduously on the check list and question sheet that is provided by Ms. Johnson.

Standard 2. Uses the stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing
A) GOAL: I had a hard time trying to use the complex information or my thoughts on the paper. So sometimes, it made my audience perplexed about my writing and purpose of what I want to say. My goal is to simplify my ideas or the literature, so my audience can agree and understand what is going on in my head.
B) METHOD: I would I have to try different forms of sentences or paragraphs and pick much simpler forms that are not vague or obvious. I would have to have some elements where my audience can think and have their own opinion about my writing.

Standard 3. Uses grammatical and mechanical conventions in written compositions
A) GOAL: I’m very weak in terms of grammar, but my goal is to improve my problems so it would be much better later on. Sometimes, I get confused whether I have to use present or past tense in a sentence.
B) METHOD: After I write my drafts, I would read it over and edit, or ask my friends to peer edit. Also, reviewing DOLs that we have done in class would be beneficial.
Standard 4. Gathers and uses information for research purposes
A) GOALS: I’ve been writing research papers many times, but I want to have a solid foundation for my future. Later, in other grades or out of school, I would still have to write research papers. My goal is to write a proper research papers.
B) Methods: Keep on trying and stick to my rubric instructions.

Weighted Categories
Ideas
A) GOALS: Idea is very important in writing a research paper. The reason is, if the foundation is not strong enough to grab the audience’s attention and allure them to read about my research, then my research paper would be a failure.
B) METHOD: Jot down as many ideas as possible that fits into the topic and expand it in my paper so it can grab interest of people.
A) GOALS: Organization is also crucial in order to write a paper, because especially if the research paper is out of order, the audience would want to stop reading my paper of confusion. So, my goal is to categorize my papers in order and easy for my readers to read.
B) METHOD: Mix around some paragraphs and read it over again and again whether is awkward or not to be in specific places.

Poetry Portfolio: pantome

Snow Queen (pantome) -to the children
-Christina Lee (Final Draft)
Should I pour a bucket of warm water on you?
To get rid of that haughty look,
And bring a little smile too.
The snowflakes and winds already shook.

To get rid of that haughty look,
I'll get a clown to be your friend.
The snowflakes and winds already shook.
Your kingdom will reach the end.

I'll get a clown to be your friend.
You have been lonely in that icy chair.
Your kingdom will reach the end.
Reveal your laughter, if you dare.

You have been lonely in that icy chair.
Your bottom must have been getting cold.
Reveal your laughter, if you dare.
Let's see if you are really bold.

Your bottom must have been getting cold.
Just bring a little smile too.
Let's see if you are really bold.
Should I pour a bucket of warm water on you?

Poetry Portfolio: concrete poem (self-assessment)

Self Assessment (concrete poem) -To children
-Christina Lee (Final Draft)
The poem titled, The Stairs, is a concrete poem. The idea was original and creative. The shape of the stairs attracts the audience and is appealing to look. The organization is transparent without any confusion. There is a beginning and end. The voice is very interesting like a story teller. Many children will enjoy this poem. The word choice is also very pleasant because it fits into the topic. There are no major mistakes in conventions and even though there are, they are very small and minor. It is ready to be published.

Poetry Portfolio: concrete poem

(concrete poem) -to the children
Christina Lee (Final Draft)

coming down and coming down step by step and step by step carefully gently carefully gently coming down and coming down step by step and step by step carefully gently carefully gentlyPot of water on the stove, doorbell ringing I'm coming I'm coming I'm coming I'm coming Just for a moment Just for a moment a second Pot of water on the stove, doorbell ringing I'm coming I'm coming I'm coming I'm coming Just for a moment Just for a moment a second I fell. Ouch. I fell. Ouch. I fell. Ouch. I felloff.Can I please have some band-aids? Please? I'm fine. I'll be there just in a second. I'mfine.I fell. Ouch. I fell. Ouch. I fell. Ouch. I fell off.Can I please have some band-aids? Please? I'm fine. I'll be there just in a second. I'mfine.Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella CinderellaWhere are you I need you hurry hurry hurryI want my food I need my clothes and jewelsCinderella Cinderella Cinderella CinderellaWhere are you I need you come come comeI want my food I need my clothes and jewelsDid you call me sisters? How can I help you now?With all the brusies and also with my twisted anklesI'm here for you I'm here for you I'm here for youWith all the brusies and also with my twisted anklesI'm here for you I'm here for you I'm here for youWe don't need you. Go back to your room. Go away.

Poetry Portfolio: process poem (self-assessment)

Self Assessment (process poem)
-To girls who are in love
-Christina Lee (Final Draft)

The poem titled, How to be in Love is a process poem. The idea was interesting and was appealing to women who were interested in love. The message was clear and was easy to summarize. The topic is original and creative. The organization might be a little blur but it made no huge effect on the poem. The word choice was pleasant to describe the emotions and feelings of a girl who is in love. The voice was also concise to be in the poetry. There are no major mistakes in conventions. There might be some confusion in the context.

Poetry Portfolio: process poem

How to be in Love (process poem)
-To girls who are in love
-Christina Lee (Final Draft)
I make myself a pretty woman
With flattering angel clothes,
A small twinkling jewel in my hair
and maybe a spray of
sweet bubble gum perfume might do the trick.

When I'm under the sunlight,
I try to be seen by my love.
Dragging his eyes to my stumping heart.
When he does, I hide my fire under the cold wind. J
ust for a moment.

Look at his hand that shifts in the air.
His jokes, which put a grin on my face
even you are away from about thousand miles.

His smile, which blinds my eyes.
Every movement he makes,
my little leaf flutters in my heart.

I always save it in my mind as memories.
Like old black and white slide shows.