An Ideal World

My thoughts on an ideal world:
I think in an ideal world everyone would be respectful. No one would have to fear their death and everyone can get along and be happy. No one would judge anyone because at the end of the day we are all human and we cant change that. The world would also be clean and we wouldn't have to worry about climate change.

My 6 Favourite Character Strengths

My 6 Favourite Character Strengths

This character strength was shown in The Hunger Games when Katniss volunteered as tribute to save her sister’s life and risk her own. This shows if you love someone enough you will do anything for them.

This character trait was shown in A silent voice when the boy was being mean to the deaf girl but then he thought about what it was like to be in her shoes. This shows that you should always think about how other people feel. If you are being mean to someone you should think about how it would feel to be in their shoes.

This character trait was shown in Avatar when the two different sides would judge each other by how they would act and look. It shows us that you shouldn’t judge people by how they look because they could be a really nice person. I think that judging things can be good but it can also be bad.

This character strength was shown in Spiderman Homecoming when Peter Park (Spiderman) saved all the people for the Washington Monument. This shows that kindness can come in many ways and can even save peoples lives.

This character trait is shown in the book Children of blood and bone when Zelie wouldn't give up. Even though she could die she wanted to make sure that everyone could get their powers back even if it cost her life. This shows that even if times get tough you should always push yourself and others and be a team leader.

This character trait is shown in Zootopia when Judy and Nick work together to make the world a better place and when they tried to figure out who was making the animals go savage.

Speech (Plastic Bags) Reflection

Speech Reflection

What was your speech about? I wrote my speech about why plastic bags should we banned from supermarkets.

Something I am proud of?
I am proud that I actually presented my speech because I was very nervous.

Were there any challenges?
I think finding something to write about was a challenge so I just used my essay.

Would you do anything differently next time?
I think when im presenting I won't talk as fast and try to slow down.

Essay: Should Plastic Bags Be Banned From Supermarkets?

Should Plastic Bags Be Banned From Supermarkets?

Would you want to live in a world full of pollution? I think plastic bags should be banned from supermarkets because they can be very dangerous for the environment and can cause harm to animals. Most people always just leave plastic on the ground and never put it in bins so if we reduce the use of plastic, it can help make the environment better. Plastic bags can cause pollution, affect wildlife, and damage our water. 

  Plastic bags can cause so much harm to our environment and is causing pollution. For example, when plastic bags are thrown away they get into the soil and release toxic chemicals which can cause air pollution and make it toxic to breathe. When plastic is burned it can get into our air and cause environmental pollution, this can cause respiratory problems in humans and animals. Only 1 percent of plastic bags are returned for recycling and around 80 percent of the ocean’s plastic pollution enters the ocean from land. Plastic can also get into our water and cause plastic pollution in the water which can then harm marine life. I think this needs to change and we should start looking after our environment better.

  The plastic on our land and in our oceans have started to harm and kill our wildlife. When plastic bags get into our ocean and on land animals mistake it for food and end up eating it. When the animals have digested the plastic it then cannot be digested and stays in the animals. Plastic can also get caught around marine life and hurt them. Around 100 million marine animals are killed each year because of plastic. I think this is really sad and without marine life, it can have a negative effect on climate change.

  Many rivers and streams around the world carry around 1.15 million tons of plastic into the ocean each year. Plastic can pollute water which can make it really harmful to drink. The plastic in the water can release toxins which are harmful to digests. This can cause breathing problems and can cause issues with the human body. If we stop selling plastic bags and reduce the use of plastic this wouldn’t happen.

  Plastic causes pollution, kills our animals and can even damage our water. Instead of using plastic bags we can use paper or fabric bags. If we stopped selling as much plastic it can help make the environment clean again. If we are going to use plastic, instead of throwing it in the sea or land we can reuse it and recycle it. There are bins made for plastic to be recycled.

English: Another World - Diversity.

Diversity

In english we have been learning about diversity and whether or not we think it's important

Do I think Diversity is important and why?

I think diversity is important because it teaches people to respect everyone for who they are. It helps people to understand different cultures and different places in the world.

What does diversity mean to you?
I think diversity means knowing different things and different cultures. Respecting everyone/thing for all their differences.

Character strenths (term 2)

Character Strengths Term 2:


This character trait was shown in A silent voice when the boy was being mean to the deaf girl but then he thought about what it was like to be in her shoes. This shows that you should always think about how other people feel. If you are being mean to someone you should think about how it would feel to be in their shoes.


This character strength was shown in the Hunger Games when Katniss volunteered as tribute to save her sister's life and risk her own. This shows if you love someone enough you will do anything for them.


This character trait is shown in the book Children of blood and bone when Zelie wouldn't give up. Even though she could die she wanted to make sure that everyone could get their powers back even if it cost her life. This shows that even if times get tough you should always push yourself and others and be a team leader.


This character strength was shown in Spiderman Homecoming when Peter Park (Spiderman) saved all the people for the Washington Monument. This shows that kindness can come in many ways and can even save peoples lives.


This trait was shown in the movie Frozen when Onna forgave Elsa even though she lied to her and ran away. She knew that Elsa intentions weren't bad and she was just trying to protect everyone. This shows that there are always 2 sides to every story and just because something might look bad doesn't mean the person was trying to be bad.


This trait was shown in the Hunger Games when Katniss was inside the arena even though it was hard and she had to kill lots of people, she never gave up and persevered and won. This shows you don't have to be strong or fast to win something.

Children of Blood and Bone Essay

Children of Blood and Bone Essay

  Shouldn't we all be treated fairly, we’re all humans. In the book Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, a memorable idea is seeing everyone as human beings. This idea is shown in the three different scenes I'm going to use. Chapter 39, when Inan uses his power to see Zelie’s memory, chapter 47, Zelies asks Inan why he fights for a man who will always hate him and chapter 79 when Zelie looks into Inans eyes and sees him like the shell of a little prince.

  An important idea is seeing everyone as humans. This is shown in chapter 39 when Inan uses his powers to see Zelies memories. “Its like seeing her for the first time, the human behind maji. Fear embedded in pain, tragedy caused in father's name”. In this scene, I think Inan is starting to realise that the maji are important and that they are still human. He sees that even though they have magic that they have gone through so much pain as well as them. I think this links back to when white and black people wouldn’t get along just because they had different skin tones, they thought each other were bad. But in the end, it turned out that we are all the same, and that the good people overpower the bad. 

  The same idea is also shown in chapter 47 when Zelie asks Inan why he fights for a man who will always hate him. “You fight for a man who will always hate you just because of what you are”. In this scene, I think it relates back to “seeing others as human beings” because at the start Inan hated the maji but now he's starting to connect with Zelie and realising that shes the same as everyone else. It shows us that Zelie understands that we are all human. I think this links back to when people think gay people aren't the same as everyone else and that they have to love the opposite gender, but love is just a feeling and you should be able to love anyone you want. 

  The last scene that fits into this topic is chapter 79, Zelie looks into Inans eyes, she sees him like the shell of a little prince. “Inan’s amber eyes trap me in the truth of his betrayal, but it isn’t the gaze I know. He’s a stranger. A soldier. The shell of the little prince”. Again this also shows that Zelie and Inan are starting to connect even though they are from two different places. Inan grew up being taught to hate the maji. Whereas Zelie is apart of the maji and is always being told what to do from the kingdom. Even though they are from different places they know to respect each other for what they are. I think this links back to when you meet a new friend and you're starting to get to know them for who they are. At first, it’s just what you want to think of them but once you get to know them, you get to see who they really are.

  An important idea is seeing others as human beings. These last few paragraphs have shown us what it’s like to see others as human beings. “Its like seeing her for the first time, the human behind maji. Fear embedded in pain, tragedy caused in father's name”. “You fight for a man who will always hate you just because of what you are”. “Inan’s amber eyes trap me in the truth of his betrayal, but it isn’t the gaze I know. He’s a stranger. A soldier. The shell of the little prince”. This shows that if we see everyone for who they are, we can learn to connect with others and see them like everyone else, human beings.

Another World (Diversity)

Another World, Diversity

In english, we have been learning about connecting with different stories that have been set up in different worlds. It shows us that they'res always messages behind every story and just because it might be fake or not real doesn't mean it not trying to tell us something.  

James Cameron’s Avatar could be connected to humans destroying natural habitats where animals/other humans are already living.

Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games helped me to understand how sometimes rich people can take advantage of poor people.

Edgar Rice Burroughs ‘Tarzan helped me understand that nature is very important and without nature, we wouldn’t be here.

Willow Maid helped me understand that you should always respect what others have to say.

Avatar “The Great Divide” helped me understand that just because there might have been something bad in the past doesn't mean it should dictate the future.

Butterflies “Patricia Grace” helped me understand that you don't always have to say to someone that their wrong but explain what you think and feel.

Avatar “The Waterbending Master” helped me understand that the world should not be divided into different things just because someone's a male, or someone's a female. We should all be treated equally.

Supergirl “Part 1” helped me understand that you shouldn’t “judge a book by its cover” and that you shouldn't assume things about people.

Zootopia helped me understand that you shouldn’t always believe what you see online and what people tell you. It also helped me understand that there is always a good side to everyone even if they don't show it at first.

Glee helped me understand that you shouldn’t hurt people's feeling to make you feel better about yourselves. It also helped me understand that you should always help people who need help.

Character strengths (term 1)

Character Strengths (term 1)


This character trait was shown in Avatar when Avatar came up with the idea of the giant cat thing to fly the sick and the elder across the canyon.
It shows us that it is important to be creative because you can come up with good ideas that could be helpful.
I think that being creative can get you a good job.


This character trait was shown in Avatar when the two different sides would judge each other by how they would act and look. It shows us that you shouldn’t judge people by how they look because they could be a really nice person. I think that judging things can be good but it can also be bad.


This character trait was shown in Avatar (part 2) when Katara stood up to the waterbending king and demanded to become apart of the team. This shows good perseverance and it shows you don't have to be male to be brave.

This character trait is shown in Avatar (part 2) when the waterbending king finally allows Katara to join the team even though it’s only meant for “males”.

This character trait is shown in Zootopia when Judy and Nick work together to make the world a better place and when they tried to figure out who was making the animals go savage.


This character strength was shown in the movie Zootopia when Judy never gave up hope on Nick. She was always there for him and was determined to make him believe that you can be anything you want to be. I think this shows good friendship because you should always be there for someone especially when they need a friend.

English (Zootopia)

Zootopia

  Over the past two weeks, we have been learning about Zootopia and have been watching the movie.
This is my essay I wrote about how Nick changed throughout the movie.

In the movie Zootopia, we see Nick change a lot throughout all the scenes. At the start of the movie he lies, steals, and thinks that people should stick to their stereotypes. He changes a lot, thinking stereotypes don't have to be matched and even ends up becoming a proud cop.

 At the start of the movie, Nick makes Judy feel like a failure and that she will never be a real cop. When Judy tries to confront Nick about buying the jumbo pop just to sell it he just brings her down and makes her feel like she's not worth anything. Nick says “you think you can be anything you want to be but you can’t”. “You’re just a dumb bunny, I'm a sly fox”. I think Nick was really arrogant and disrespectful. It makes him look stuck up.

In the middle, Nick opens up to Judy about his feelings and tells her why he thinks everyone has to follow their stereotypes. While Judy and Nick are the on Gondola, Nick tells her about his childhood and when he joined the boy scouts. He talks to her about how the others at boy scout beat him up and put a muzzle on him. “Why would we ever trust a fox,” said the other boy scouts. I think that Nick thinks everyone doesn't trust him because he is a fox and makes me think that Nick is traumatized by this experience.  

At the end of the movie, Nick joins the ZPD and even gets a badge. While Judy is doing a speech and says “life is messy”, Nick is being awarded a badge to show that he's a real cop. “Officer Nicholas P. Wilde, look inside yourself and recognize that changes start with you”. “It starts with me, it starts with all of you,” Nick said. I think that Nick is proud of himself from being a lying, rude fox too and happy, caring police officer. He knows that he can be someone good and that he doesn't have to follow his stereotype.

A character that has changed throughout the movie is Nick. At the start, he is a lying, stealing, jerk that only cares about himself and follows stereotypes. By the end of the movie, he is a proud, caring police officer that believes that anyone can be anything.

Supergirl (Welcome To Earth)

Super Girl: Welcome To Earth



A message from Supergirl, Welcome to Earth is that you shouldn’t judge people by where they come from or where they grew up.
This is because everyone is different and no one is going to be the same so we have to respect that.
We saw this in the scene where Kara apologies to Mon-El about accusing him of trying to kill the president.
This is why I think it is important to respect one another and everyone's differences.
It makes me think that people aren't always true to others and some people are more respected than other people and it shouldn't be like that.

Tarzan

Two Worlds One Family

What does it mean to you?

I think it means that no matter where you come from you will always have a family,
doesn’t matter where you’re brought up, or who you are brought up with you will have a family.
Just because someone’s not blood-related to you, you can still be their family.

A message from the movie Tarzan is to accept people even if they’re from a
different culture, religion, etc. This is because everyone is human and everyone needs to havesomeone that cares about them. We saw this in the scene where Kurchak finally accepts
Tarzan to be in his family and to protect over them and become the leader of the pack.
This makes me think that even if you’re not related by blood you can still be family.

A message from the Tarzan is to treat animals and nature with respect.
This is because animals and plants are living things and without trees, we would have air to breathe.
We saw this in the scene at the end where Clayton gathers up people to come and kill the gorillas.
Tarzan and Jane came to help protect the animals and nature and help them survive.
This makes me think that animals and nature are so pure and that without them life wouldn’tbe the same.

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