The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas

After reading The Boy inThe Striped Pyjamas in class as well as watching the movie I have a lot to reflect on. After finishing this book I felt astonished and hot my self how has this ever happened? Is this honestly true? After watching the movie, being able not just reward about it but see it made it skink into me. This did happen, terrible things are always happening.

Something that came to my mind was the meaning of peace. have we ever come close to it? Do we even understand the meaning of peace? No. So far nobody has explained the meaning of piece who knows if peace exists.

This is one of many stories of World War 2. This book shows and different prospective of the War, a prospective of a German boy. Innocent and kind Bruno doesn't understand what is going on around him. Most books are written fromthe prospective of Jews not so many people look into the Germans side of the story.

The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne was a great and heart touching book. That help me understand the War a lot. I would definitely recommend this book for all ages. World War 2 is such an interesting topic although can get complicated. This book sums it up simply and quickly. 5 Stars!!!

No Man is an Island

No man is an island entire of itself; every man
is a piece of the continent, a part of the main;
if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe
is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as
well as any manner of thy friends or of thine
own were; any man's death diminishes me,
because I am involved in mankind.
And therefore never send to know for whom
the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.
- John Donne


How do these texts explore similar themes?
All of these text show that we all live as one and are connected, we are here to help each other and not to harm each other. We wouldn't be around if we didn't rely on other people it is the only way we have managed to survive and live such a wonderful life.For example in Mankind Is No Island the video shows people on the street and how others don't stop to help how we need them as much as they need us. What goes around comes around. The Island by Greder also shows something similar when a man is washed onto an island. He relied on the people of this village to help him survive but the villagers had other thoughts. All but one fishermen who had seen more then the others had traveled the sea's and knew their was good in the world. Although his voice wasn't as loud as the others and the Strange man was killed. This book metaphorically is expelling the world in one island, Just because people are d different doesn't mean they should be treated differently. In John Donne's No Man is an Island, he believes that all men are the same and should all be treated equally no matter how rich or poor you are. The pictures in the book written by Greder reflect on the poem show many men treating one man differently because of what he looks like.


How do the texts provide insights into prejudice and "otherness"?
Greder shows prejudice in his book by showing a man who is being ignored and ill-treated just because he is different to the other people on the island. They also think he is an animal and lock him up in a goat pen just like the pictures format he video of people sitting on the road not given a chance in life.

Why do people make distinctions between "us" and "them"?
A lot of the time people make distinctions between us and them as they are scared of our differences or maybe even similarities. People are judged on what they look like sometimes because other people our anxious about what they look like so put other people down or sometimes people are just biased. Sometimes people are afraid that somebody is dangerous or maybe even more powerful then themselves. For some people they make excuses about what people look like or seem like so that they don't need to spend anytime helping them. Never judge a book by it cover is one phrase I always keep in mind.

Olivia HH

This is the second time I have taken the dominance factor test, the first time I took it was in 5th grade I was MM and Gestalt. Now I have moved to grade 7 and become HH Logic! This to me is a big difference and also a good one. When I took the dominance factor the first time I was sure I was going to be logic although I turned out gestalt. I like my daily plan listed ands straight forward, I find step by step easy to follow. Although my profile MM said that I find it hard to follow step by step instructions as you can read on my online portfolio. I think my new logic appearance suits me better and I agree with what it says. I love humanities and global issues but am very stressed when ti comes to tests. The night before I get worked up and sometimes when I take the test my brain goes all cloudy and I cant think properly. This is what my profile says.

Too calm myself down I tell myself it is not the end of the world and there are other tests to make up for it. I always find keeping up my grades is a constant effort and sometimes I wish I could take a break. I need to realize that grades aren't the only important things in life. My profile says that I need time alone to relax and enjoy the world around me and I find this very true.

It also says that movements are planned before being made and that is very true. Both physically and physiological moments are always planned out i my hear and if they are not it can sometimes end in a bit of a mess. I always try to keep my work nice and orderly as I enjoy being proud of it that is why I plan ahead.


I am also ambidextrous and found out last year when we took the test. We had to get someone to drop a pen and we had to catch it the hand that you caught it with would help decide what dominance factor you are. It turns out my hands work to gather and I cant just catch it with one hand. So I tried writing with both hands and I could do it and then I tried writing with both hands at the same time and I could do it! I was amazed at myself and never realized this until last year.

One thing that I tend to struggle at is keeping my balance quite often I will miss a step on a staircase and find it hard to coordinate my hands and feet for certain sports. I find this a pain but keep working on it and try my best anyway. You never know maybe I will change next year!

A Found Poem

Ignorance is innocence.
Darkness, is the shadow.
Look below Zeus!
Man eats his meat raw.
Frightened
By the gift of fire.
Framed fates, old age.

I take pity on you.
Who helped me to give them fire?
Wisdom of warfare?
Happy as beasts are to suffer.
To enjoy humility.

Who rescued me from DEATH?
You envy me Zeus..................

Happiness Depends on Ourselves

I chose this quote for a couple of reasons one of the reasons is that I am not always positive and when I see the quote at the top of my blog I feel happier and more positive. it is a very true statement if we want to be happy we have to depend on ourselves and not just others. There is always a glimmer of hope that can lead us to happiness. Another reason that I chose this quote was because it is one of the only quotes that I actually felt meant something very important. It is also a quote that i feel like I can relate to. i love this quote and definitely think it is true.

Olivia Creation Story

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2QIBP5kaow&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Reflection of 6th Grade

What piece of work and learning are you most proud of?
I definitely feel that as a student I have grown so much this year both academically and socially. I would probably say that I am most proud of the literature circles that we have done this year. Since the start of the year I have improved significantly in writing over all. Though I feel as if my literature circles show clearly how much I have improved. At the start of the year I found it very hard to think of what to write about in literature circles. I now see it was because I left it to the last minute and did not do it with a positive attitude. The last literature circles that I did were amazing, I am very proud of myself and what I have achieved.

What were your greatest challenges?
My greatest challenge was probably doing my homework and giving it in on time. At the start of the year I never took my homework seriously and didn't worry about it but now I understand that homework is very important even if it is just to read a book. Homework gives you many benefits as it prepares you for the next class and you learn many interesting things that will help you in class. I put effort into my homework and always try to exceed at what I got before. Homework is also graded and very important.

Reflecting on your growth this year, what did you learn about yourself as a learner?
Over the course of 6th grade I have learnt as a learner I need to stay focused at one thing at a time otherwise it overwhelms me too much. When I get homework from all of my different classes I figure out what is the most important one and which one is due first so that I know which order to finish them in. I fell much more organized now than what I was at the start of the year. I am very happy with my improvement as a learner and feel as if I am ready for 7th grade.

4. To evaluate your work habits, choose 1 of the following from each category ( and provide explanations):

a) Behavior

Could be improved
Satisfactory
Perfect - the model student
Explanation:
Perfect - the model student, my mum has definitely taught me to behave properly in class and I feel like it would be rude not to. I always try to have a positive attitude and a happy face when I am in class. I keep myself to myself in class and remember that I am indoors and not outside. At lunch I definitely seem to act differently as I am in a different environment but I still think about my behavior and how I should be acting.

b) Participation

None
Satisfactory
Actively participate in class
Explanation:
Satisfactory, I participate in class but not all the time only if I am asked a question or if I need to ask a question. If I don't understand something I will ask but I do not raise my hand all the time to answer questions that the teacher asks the class. Though I feel I have improved since the start of the year.


c) Organization

Needs serious help
Satisfactory
I'm super organized
Explanation:
I'm super organized, I always make sure I am organized for class before I get to school I also try to keep my locker nice and clean at all times. I also keep a diary for notes and homework so that I remember when things are due. Overall this year I have felt very organized. I hope to stay organized through 7th grade as well.

d) Effort

Needs serious help
Satisfactory
I always go above and beyond what is required.
Explanation:
Satisfactory, since the start of the year I have definitely improved my effort towards my work but I wouldn't say that I go above and beyond. I try my best and set goals for myself to make sure that I keep improving my personal best. I definitely feel like I have improved since the start of the year and hope to keep on improving through the years to come.

5. Based upon your reflections, write two personal learning goals for Grade 7 next year.

Goal 1 - In Grade 7, I plan to exceed my personal best and overcome the obstacles that are to come.


Goal 2 - In Grade 7, I plan to make more friends so that I have a wide variety of close friends to hang out with in 7th grade.


6.Is there any more information about yourself that you would like the teachers to know?
At the start of every year I appear as a very shy down to Earth kind of person but when I start to settle down you will realize that I am quite a bubbly happy person who likes to joke around. Though I do take my work seriously I always try to have a bit of fun. At the start of the year I will be very quiet and will keep myself to myself but once I get used to 7th grade everything will be great.

7. Finally, cast your minds back to the first few months of middle school (when you arrived in Grade 6 ) what "Words of Wisdom" or "Advice" could you pass on to the Class of 2018?
My first year in middle school went by in a flash I had a wonderful time and I have definitely enjoyed 6th grade. Make sure that you keep on top of your homework as most of it is graded and put all of your effort into your work. Always have a positive attitude and you will do great. Don't worry about Malaysia Week it is not as bad as it sounds. I was really worried before I went but when I got their I had a ball and it went by so quickly. Have fun and enjoy yourself. Good luck and I cant way tot me to you guys!

This is link to my portfolio ti has another reflection on it and much more about all of my subjects please have a look at it: https://sites.google.com/a/iskl.edu.my/ogardiner17/