Summary and reflection:

Summary: The Costa Concordia was a very nice cruise ship who was sailing the seas of the Mediterranean. It was very nice and luxurious. Many people were boarding the ship. Sadly a very tragic thing happened. The boat ended up tilting over and started to sink. Many people were shocked about this but it all happened because the ship's captain chose the wrong by steering the ship too close to the shore and it sank. He was too supposed to so that because the water was very shallow and it was like quick sand, quickly making the ship tilts and sinks. This was a very sad and unfortunate event that happened simply because the captain chose the wrong and didn’t follow the rules or laws.

 

 

 

Reflection: This was a very sad and drastic story. This made me realize that choosing the wrong can impact many people and affect them. The captain chose the wrong and it affected everyone in the ship. This was a very bad mistake and the captain was inconsiderate and jumped off the boat into a safety boat. He didn't even wait for all the people to evacuate the boat and only thought about himself. He didn’t follow rules and it resulted in tragedy. This showed me that you should always follow rules and make correct decisions. The sinking of the Costa Concordia was very sad and made me realize that choosing the wrong can lead to a tragedy and affect many human beings.

The “C” student part 2

The “C” student

Average Student

Part 2

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CURIOUSITY: “C” students seldom explore topics deeper than their face value. They lack vision and bypass interconnectedness of concepts. Immediate relevancy is often their singular test for involvement.

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3. RETENTION: “C” students retain less information and for shorter periods. Less effort seems to go toward organizing and associating learned information with previously acquired knowledge. They display short-term retention by replying on cramming sessions that focus on details, not concepts.

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4. ATTITUDE: “C” students are not visibly committed to class. They participate without enthusiasm. Their body language often expresses boredom.

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5. TALENT: “C” students vary enormously in talent. Some have exceptional ability but show undeniable signs of poor self-management or bad attitudes.

Others are diligent but simply average in academic ability.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

The “C” students

The “C” students

An average student

Part 1

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Source: The teaching professor Paraphrased form John H Williams clarifying grade expectations August/ September, 1993 and Paul Solomon and Annette Nellon, Communicating About the Behavioral; Dimensions of grades, February 1996

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1.    ATTENDANCE: “C” students are often late and miss class frequently. They put other priorities ahead of academic work. In some cases, their health or constant fatigue renders them physically unable to keep up with the demands of high-level performance. They think it is cool’ to be tardy because it make them think they are big shots. Skipping class in another downfall for the “C” and failing students.

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2.    PREPERATION: “C” student may prepare their assignments consistently, but often in a perfunctory manner. Their work may be sloppy or careless. At times. It is incomplete or late. They postpone doing home assignments in order to text friends, visit friends on Facebook, or send tweets to some of their followers. They take shortcuts to complete academic work. They are short-sighted because they can’t see the long range destruction of taking shortcuts. It never pays off.

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Student success Statement

Student success Statement

“When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad.”

-Abraham Lincoln

Reflection: This statement is very true. When you do something good, good emotions come to you, and when you do bad you start feeling bad emotions that are very dark and hollow. One time I cheated on a test and I felt bad afterwards so I owned up to my mistake and confessed to the teacher. When I confessed to the teacher which was a good thing, I felt very good about myself and my morals.  Doing good things is always rewarding and it makes you a better person. Those who do bad, suffer in life with guilt and isolation. Always do the good things and you will be feeling positive all the time.

“A” Students Profiles Part 2

“A” Students Profiles Part 2

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Source: The Teaching Professor. Paraphrased from John H. Williams, Clarifying Grade Expectations, August/September, 1993 and Paul Solomon and Annette Nellon, Communicating About the Behavioral Dimensions of Grades, February, 1996.

5.ATTITUDE: “A” students have a winning attitude. They have both the determination and the self-discipline necessary for success. They show initiative. They do things they have not been told to do.

6.TALENT: “A” students demonstrate a special talent. It may be exceptional intelligence and insight. It may be unusual creativity, organizational skills, commitment- or a some combination. These gifts are evident to the teacher and usually to the other students as well.

7. EFFORT: “A” students match their effort to the demands of an assignment.

8. COMMUNICATION: “A” students place a high priority on writing and speaking in a manner that conveys clarity and thoughtful organization. Attention is paid to to conciseness  and completeness

9. RESULTS: “A” students make high grades on tests- usually the highest in the class. Their work is a pleasure to grade.

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“A” Student Profiles Part 1

“A” Student Profiles Part 1

Source: The Teaching Professor. Paraphrases from John H. Williams, Clarifying Grade Expectations, August/September, 1993 and Paul Solomon and Annette Nellon, Communicating About the Behavioral Dimensions of Graded, February, 1996.

 

Successful students can be distinguished from the average student by their attitudes and behaviors. Below are some profiles that typically distinguish between an “A” student and a “C” student. Where do you fit in this scheme?

The “A” Student – An outstanding student

1.  ATTENDANCE: “A” students have virtually perfect attendance. Their commitment to the class is a high priority and exceeds other temptations.

2.  PREPARATION: “A” student are prepared for class. They always read the assignment. Their attention to detail is such that they occasionally can elaborate on class examples.

3.  CURIOUSITY: “A” students demonstrate interest in the class and the subject. They look up or dig out what they don’t understand. They often ask interesting questions or make thoughtful comments.

4.  RETENTION: “A” students have retentive minds and practice making retentive connections. They are able to connect past learning with the present. They bring a background of knowledge with them to their classes. They focus on learning concepts rather than memorizing details.

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“The Importance of Good Sportsmanship”

Good sportsmanship is very necessary in class, home, in a team, and wherever you go. Sportsmanship makes a person a better person. You need to collaborate with your peers and with others. Sportsmanship consists of:

·      Fairness

·      Collaboration

·      Determination

·      Following the rules

Having good sportsmanship is important because it makes you interact better with others. Those who don’t have sportsmanship are looked at as rude and defiant people. Good sportsmanship makes you a good mane rally person. You have to accept your losses or victories. You have to be able to collaborate well with others and treat others with respect. Sportsmanship is a good factor that makes a person nicer and well looked at. It also determines your feelings and your morals. If you have good sportsmanship you set a good example to others and your close ones. Be a better person and show sportsmanship now!