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.

Poetry Portfolio: Narrative Poem

I've Met a Child (Narrative Poem)
-to all the people who wants to refresh their memories of childhood. -Christina Lee (Final Draft)

A girl with eyes that glistens
like the stars at night, had the world.
She tied her dark hair with pink ribbons
as she made everyone bend their knees.
She had a sucker in one hand
and her Mr. Teddy in the other.

She looked at me,
with a great big smile hanging on to her ears,
as she opened her mouth with no fear.

"Hi"With a little boast,
she gave me her name.
A name that she keeps in her heart,
from her father. Christina.

She ran to the green grass w
ith her wings up high freely,
and gave me her hand.
With no hesitation,
I chose the road of hope.

No more false grins.
No more pain.
No more agony.
No more.

I didn't want to go back.
To the world that has already ruined my innocence.
I didn't want to let go of my little girl, Christina.

Poetry Portfolio: copy cat poem (self-assessment)

Self Assessment (Copycat poem) -To my grandparents (Final Draft)
-By Christina Lee
The poem titled, Horrible Singer is a copy cat poem. This is a short poem that talks about a wooden rocking chair. The idea of the poem is pretty common. It would have been better if it was unique and different. However, the organization was clear because, obviously it's a short poem. The voice of the poetry match with the context as it should have been. Quiet and peaceful. The word choices are pleasant as it describe the environment. There are no specific or major mistakes in conventions.

Poetry Portfolio: copy cat poem

Horrible Singer (Copycat poem) -To my grandparents (Final Draft)
-By Christina Lee
So much depends
Upon A brown wooden rocking chair.
Singing horribly, swinging back and forth.
A little performance that, still,
you soak into the lullaby.

Poetry Portfolio: copy cat poem

Horrible Singer (Copycat poem) -To my grandparents (Final Draft)
-By Christina Lee
So much depends
Upon A brown wooden rocking chair.
Singing horribly, swinging back and forth.
A little performance that, still,
you soak into the lullaby.

Poetry Portfolio:Preface

Note from the author:Even though you are teenagers (or adults), who think about grades, friends, boyfriends, girlfriends or anything, I believe that you have thought of the old times when your mommy read you a storybook once in a while. You would listen to her soft voice, as it streams through your ears and turns into a lullaby. These poems will be just like that. Fantasy, dreams and hopes that live in your heart, where it was kept inside, will come out as you read these poems.When I looked back and went through all of my poems, I realized that I was missing my childhood and wrote about little stories and my feelings. Good old days were compelling me into memories. As you read my poems, I wish you could feel the same thing too.I have written Horrible Singer, The Stairs, How to Fall in Love, I've Met a Child, and Snow Queen. If you say to pick my favorite, is the Snow Queen. The reason is, because I have written this with strong interest. I was eager to write about this "Queen". I was actually visualizing the display of her sitting on an icy throne. She is beautiful and magnificent, but lonely and empty. Before writing this poem, I've read the book and thought it was one of the best storybook I've ever read. It really dragged me into the story. So I was just crazy about it to share with you. Of course, other poems are great too. It's just that I was suggesting you and showing my ebullient attitude. I am so excited to present to all of you and wish you would like it.As I have worked on this assiduously, taking my time and thinking about the topic deeply, I believe and hope my work will transparently show and touch your feeling.This year was very productive. I seriously learned so many things in this class of the significance of the 6 Traits of Writing. Ideas, organization, voice, word choice, and conventions are equally crucial while writing an essay or poems. Ideas is very important to even start your writing, organization shows and emphasize sentences and keep the audience focus in your writing, voice shows how much you care and are interested in your own piece that can be appealing to other people, word choice can change the whole mood of the piece and conventions are the bridges to connect your sentences and paragraphs. Without all of these elements, writings I write will be lifeless and barren. Basically, the paper itself would be dead.

Poetry Portfolio: Dedication page

I dedicate these poetries to...My dear friends, Nina Aaltonen and Jean Lee, for correcting and supporting me.

Poetry Portfolio: Title page

Should I tell you some stories?: Looking back to memories...

Block H 12/12/06 Ms. Johnson Poetry Portfolio

Process essay

How to Clean Your RoomLook around your room. What do you see? Dirty, stained clothes hanging on your chair for days, books and scrambled F papers all over the floor, trashy make-up table, dusts dancing around and your little pet cockroach greeting you after school. When you go into your room, the stuffy aroma fills your cell and your mother nags at you to be a true gentleman or a lady. Then you can't do anything because all you hear is the peanut language.First of all, you'll need to prepare your gadgets for contagious diseases from your 67-algebra test, a broom or a vacuum cleaner, and some wet towels. For addition, you can prepare a pair of long green boots and a snapper or a gun to kill some moving unsanitary objects if you want. Now, shall we? Mission number one: clearing out the floors. Open the door and take a deep breath. You wouldn't be able to go in because there are bushels of papers, clothes and others. Put all the things on top of your bed and start sweeping. Don't forget to sweep under the bed, the desk, and other small areas that are hard to reach. If you see a cockroach in the middle of cleaning, pull out your spray gun from your back pocket and shoot it. Then, just continue sweeping and mopping with wet towels.Mission number two: organizing clothes. If you have finished your first mission, then we should start off organizing your clothes and garments. Pull your clothes from your closet and bed. Separate your smelly laundry from your "re-wearable" clothes including your underclothes. At the same time, pull out your old clothes that don't fit you anymore. I know you might be refreshed of your old time memories of your childhood. However, this is not the right time. You're old and big and cannot go back to your cute images. I'm sorry but the reality is just so cold for you. Now, fold your clothes and categorize it in your method. Then it will look like you're in a mall again.Afterwards, we would have to move on. Clear the sweat from your sweat from your face and let's keep on going. Mission number three: Clearing your desk. Are you still wearing your gloves? Good, now we are entering the garden of thorns. You will see stacks of books unorganized, flying papers, pencils and pens laid our and some unnecessary objects on your desk. Gather all your papers and trash some useless papers including your report card. Categorize your pencils and pens by their colors or sizes. Finally, give it a little swap with your table. Perfect and shiny.Mission accomplished. Finally, you have a new room without any stains or blemishes. It sure was a makeover. Give a little pat on your shoulder and an accolade of icy lemonade. Don't just stop there, but bring your mother in, then there would be two different reactions: A. she would be shocked with aphasia. B. Screaming at you why you didn't do this at the first place. Here is a final task for you: DON'T MESS UP YOUR ROOM AGAIN!

Process essay: How to clean your room 11/7/06 Block H Miss Johnson To my peers 529 words

Definition Essay

"People think of the loss of innocence as the meaning of loss of virginity. But this is far from true." This quote is from a short story "Marigold" by Eugenia Collier. The girl in the story manifests the idea that she has come of age and it was time for her to grow up. Like in the quote, loss of innocence doesn't mean that your virginity has faded away but much stronger and powerful. The sacrifice of virginity doesn't have to pay the cost. Majority of people think about the term "virginity" as in the aspects of sexual interaction, but not at all. I will tell you some examples of other information with the word "virgin" in it but have absolutely different meanings. Virginity can be defined in miscellaneous routes. For example, virginal forests virgin olives, the state of Virginia and cultures.
Virgins aren't weak but powerful and solid from histories till now. Do you know how the state of Virginia got its name? When the state was under Great Britain they named after Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was also named the Virgin Queen. She was known as a great queen who wasn't married for her entire life. However, we can't be sure whether she had relationships with other men. With great appreciation to the Queen, now Virginia is an essential state for the country. Virginia is also called as the "Mother of Presidents", because eight different presidents of the United States were given birth in this specific state. Now, Virginia is developing each and everyday with balanced economy. According to the Encyclopedia of wikipedia, "Northern Virginia (once the dairy capital of Virginia) hosts software, communications, consulting, defense contracting, diplomats and considerable components of the professional government sector." Of course virginity has nothing to do with a state of a country, but the different usage of "virgin" doesn't always mean women who didn't have sex.
In many cultures, women's virginity represents the honor of the family and a significant symbol. So if a woman fails before her marriage, it is a severe problem to the reputation of one's generation. In this culture, that is considered the action showing clear lack of self- control and patients but following the desire of enjoyment and satisfaction. When you go to your cousin's or friend's wedding, you can see the bride wearing a silky white dress which looks like a river of shiny milk from heaven and a veil flowing down on the shoulders with a silver crown on top. Well, did you know that the veil is a symbol of virginity? Majority of people are aware of the information but it makes the ceremony more sacred and valuable. Cultures, these days only think about the shame of females when it comes to the loss of virginity, and males would have pride when females have shame during the relationship. However, this kind of common sense is far from truth. The gender roles of 21st century has been balanced and the understanding between both opposite sexes is open wide, although fathers and the society is concerned more of the females circumstances. Especially in medias, TV shows and dramas show a lot of scenarios where people have one-night stand very easily and loose their virginity in a second with no shame. It gives a huge impact on the society, by brainwashing the significant of virginity. They have no respect and the symbol or the images of female reputations are lowering down. Now, we have to change and fix the ideas.In religions, it defines and represents the word "virginity" differently. It emphasizes the characteristics of purity and shows it through the mythical figures like Athena, Artemis, and Hestia. In Islam, women have to cover themselves and stay away from the interaction with other males until the wedding. The river between the male and the female are just too wide to connect easily. In Christianity, sexual interactions between two couples are taken seriously because they have to find a one that they can give part of their body to the other partner. The body is a temple that you have to protect and keep it clean. If you say virgin, there is a well-known woman who can be an amazing representative. Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus, is a virgin who didn't have sex but gave birth to Jesus, our king. The blessings and the selection of God made her special and till now, she's a respected woman for that. Mary is a pure and perfect example to all females because they go around with high thoughts of identity.In this essay, I tried to emphasize and change your idea of virginity. The society has ruined and brainwashed the pure definition of virginity. They are so focused on sex, dirtiness, and shame. However, virgins are pure and holy and can be used in other terms. Like the example of the state of Virginity, is clearly different from females or males "gift" from God. We are the ones to change and we are the ones to determine. We also have to remind ourselves that males are significant to be called virgins, because they are humans just like the girls. Virginity, it is a hard word to step ahead or to be close to, because we were being stereotype of the idea. By this essay, I wish that you can see the word as pure, powerful, beautiful and perfect. When I first picked this topic, it was hard and risky because I didn't want to mess it up. However, I've learned so many things have I had the opportunity to change my mind again.

Citation "Elizabeth I of England." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 2006. 19Oct 2006 . "Virginity." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 2006. 19 Oct 2006 . "Virgina." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 2006. 19 Oct 2006 ."True Meaning of Virginity" : Definition of Virginity Writing H October 18, 2006 Miss Johnson 957 words