Grade 12- Semester End Reflection

 This semester,  English 12 has been an outstanding learning experience for me.  I got an incredible chance to learn some new skills, that I will always remember. For instance, I got an opportunity to expand on my vocabulary and some oral speaking too which have enhanced my communication skills. Furthermore, I also got a chance to interact and make some new friends in the class. I believe that I have become a more confident and independent person- but I am sad that English is coming to an end, and we only have two weeks left. Moving on, I significantly enjoyed reading Hamlet, I got a chance to learn new vocabulary and the play was  well written too, by Shakespeare.  On the other hand, I faced some challenges too in English. One thing that I wish I did better on were the synthesis essays. I remember that I never got higher than an 18 on the essays, so I wish I had worked harder on that. However, I have been reading some level 6 synthesis essay examples, on the provincial website. I will be writing more for practice, and to understand the writing structure so that I can improve. Lastly, this course has been such a memorable time for me. I will always cherish it, and how it impacted me.
  

My 2 artifacts analysis- English 12

 This semester, for English 12 I feel that I have improved in my writing structure. I remember that I use to struggle quite a lot on my essays, however with a little bit of hard work I feel that I have gotten better! I have posted two pictures below, one picture of my previous essay mark, and the other about my recent mark-on the narrative essay. I wish that I will be able to improve more in English and also anything else that I am capable of doing. I know that if I am determined and motivated I can achieve more and be more confident. For instance, as the saying goes; " I am not trying to compete with anyone, except myself'". Therefore, I believe that one should follow their own path and try to be better, than they were yesterday. In addition, I am happy with my achievement- even though it may be small, and I hope I can always improve and achieve my goals.

Personal Response-"The Kite Runner"

The book that I chose to read was  " The Kite Runner" written by, Khaled Hosseini. I found the book incredibly- well written, however tragic. It is about a man named Amir, that returns to Afghanistan after many years and how his life was before the coup took over, and ended Afghanistan's monarchy. The book was also about a father-son relationship and is also among two brothers that dealt with guilt and forgiveness.  I found it extremely horrifying when little Hassan had to deal with getting raped by Assef, because of his status. It was disgusting and I could not believe how someone can be that cruel and heartless.  In addition, it seems that Amir is finding is quite difficult because his "past is calling". Amir could not stand up for Hassan-when he was raped. Amir just quietly stood by the ally and watched his friend get suffer-pretending it never happened. In my opinion, Amir is a big coward, he could not stand up for something that was totally wrong and I was shocked when Amir just stood their awkwardly during that specific scene of the story. Overall, I found the story a little slow because I am still unaware of what is going to happen and I found it sad too. Some scenes of "The Kite Runner" were unbearable and miserable that I had to put the book down, and breathe.

Down below is the link of the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLtavGjAOJY

Invictus: "Inspirational" poem/song

 

The following poem above is a very inspirational poem written by Jackson Kiddard.  It taught me that I should always be hopeful in life and the poem is very prestigious. I remember, when I graduated from elementary school I was very nervous about starting high school. I was afraid about life, and I thought that if I do not get good grades in high school it will impact my future. However, while I was browsing through the internet I found this poem. I took a minute to read it and I actually felt much better about myself.  One part of the poem that really stands out to me is, " Anything you can't control is teaching you how to let go and trust the universe". This significant quotation explains that sometimes circumstances are not in your hands, and one just has to move on, and trust the world. Furthermore, sometimes when I get a work load of homework and I just worry about it and leave it for the last minute. When the assignment is due the next day I get very tensed and wonder will I be able to finish it. However, it rarely happens that I do not hand in an assignment on time. So most of the times the stuff that I worry about never even happens. In addition, the poem above has taught me many morals of life. For example, everything happens for a reason, and what ever happens, whether it is good or bad, is teaching you a lesson. I stand by these principals, and go with the flow. I think that what ever life throws at me, I will be able to get through it. Sometimes you just have to leave it to God, because he or she wants the best for you.

 

Found poem

                                CHANGE THE WORLD OR YOURSELF?

THEY are coming

An epic day

A super adventure

The road to success

Must build power to achieve

HATE is OVERATED

You deserve to be treated equal

Save the devastated world

It's your culture, keep it safe, clean

EXPRESS who YOU truly are

Accepting yourself is the best way to go.

Down below is a link of what our planet currently look like:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L99QWDWjpyk
   

Hamlet Post Mortem Monologue

T'were meant to be, me and Hamlet. Nay one could ever come between us. He loved me with all his heart... However, Thoy killed Hamlet and it's not fair but ay, I do not wish to live, without my beloved Hamlet, why did this have to happen? If Hamlet shalt not be with me then what's the point of living. I wish to die so I shalt can go meet Hamlet in Heaven. Ay, what's the point for me to live, I shalt drown myself when the time come. I dislike myself so much, I cannot ingest the pain any longer. *sigh* Ye Hamlet art and shall always be my true love. We were quiet and harmonious. Spending time with him was like spending time in heaven, so peaceful and perfect! ugh...if only t'were meant to be! Left me here all alone. Without a soul to stand by me or even keep me company! Why hamlet? Why? If you wont be here then neither will I !