Renaissance Mind Map Self Reflections

This is my Renaissance Mind Map:

I'll give myself a B due to my amount of well organized information, helping pictures, and Venn Diagrams but a lack of colors and pictures.

Well Organized- I met this criteria because I great subtitles each will alot of neat color-coded information. I could've done better with the spacing of the information though.

Appropriate Title, Name- I met this criteria because there is only one title I could write which is The "Renaissance". My name is on the back of the poster.

Use of Other Graphic Organizers, Symbolism, Metaphors or Analogies to Convey a Depth of Understanding- I half met this criteria because even though I had color-coding, pictures, connections, and Venn Diagrams, I missed out on Metaphors and Analogies.

Show a Variety of Connections- I met this criteria because for every subtitle I had at least one connection to modern day color-coded in red pen.

Use of Own Words to Make Meaning- I half met this criteria because my wording wasn't the most interesting. I copied my notes directly on to my web, but I had made my own notes while watching the films.

Visual Images that Enhance and Support Textual Meaning- I didn't meet this criteria because I only had about one image per subtitle. Also none of my pictures were colored (which was irrelevant except for the clothing portion). My pictures were cleverly chosen and easy to draw. You couldn't tell what I was talking about from just my pictures.

What I Learned/ What I'm Most Proud of- I learned if you write neatly with subtitles and add color-coding it appears that you worked alot harder than without. I'm most proud my clever use of color coding (different colors for different centuries of the Renaissance. Overall it was a fun project and I was proud of myself!

Definition Poem

It is a place we have all been to,
a place that everyone love,
a place that needs time and effort to get to,
but you will forget any negative things you have been through,
a place with no fear,
quick and come here,
this is the place without sadness
and people call it happiness.

Renaissance project

I would give myself a B or an A

Well organized- I met this criteria because I color coded different sections and I used larger and smaller text size. It is also not crowded, spaced well and I put a legend.

Appropriate title- I met this criteria because I used “Renaissance” as my title.

Use of other graphic organizers, symbolism, metaphors or analogies to convey a depth of understanding- I met this criteria because I used a ven diagram and I put lots of pictures.

Show variety of connections- I did not fully meet this criteria because I dint use different lines but I did color code my lines and most lines were straight.

Use of own words to make meaning- I met this criteria because I did not use full sentences and I mainly used my own words that make sense to me and other people.

Visual images and diagrams that enhance and support textual meaning- I met this criteria because I used pictures. I used lots of pictures and they all matched the text.

What I learned and what I am proud of:

I learned how to organize my notes and I also learned how to create good graphic organizers. This will help me in the future by being able to use organize my notes and make a really good graphic organizer.

I am most proud of the way I was able to make a really organized poster and of how I did the project way better than the religion project. I am very proud of how well I did the renaissance project and the project was way harder than the religion project.

Definition Poem

I get on the ride along with many others,
I could talk to people as if I wasn't a bother.
The ride begins with a sudden shaky start
and then shoots forward like a flying dart.

The cart starts climbing the slope.
Slow, arduous and frightening.
And you start to hope and to wish,
I want to go back to the beginning!

The rollercoaster has many bumps and turns!
Then the ride starts to go slow.
Now it's done and you start to get out.
Now I'll start to wait for a new ride to sprout.

Definition Poem

I can get this done

Due in 2 days, and I am tired

Your common sense says

just do it, you can do it

you try to research on google

but your friend texts you.

two hours later, you are somehow skyping them and discussing ice cream

this is the power

this is the temptation

you then realize you failed that course. 

Religion Poster: (Sorry it is upside-down for some reason...)

Purpose: Practicing our presentation skills while learning to demonstrate appropriate visuals. Since I did the project individually, it also practices my individual skills. 

2 Stars: 1. I think I did pretty good notes and visuals on my poster. I translated complicated notes from Wikipedia in simpler words so my classmates and I would understand. 

2. I had great time management as it only look me an hour at home to finish this project. I also created a web at school to speed up my progress at home so I already knew what to do.

1 Wish: 1. There was a lot I needed to work on. In terms of the poster, I needed more and (colorful) visuals and bigger lettering. My poster wasn't attractive at all. In terms of presentation skills, I did very poorly, especially since it was everyone's first time presenting this year. I needed to practice pronouncing words correctly and facing the audience when I talk. I'm still happy with this project.

Definition Poem

_____________

It is like a crystal stream,

Always moving, always flowing.

Slipping through your fingers, it cannot be grasped.

Unable to contain,

Impossible to be stopped.

Following you like a shadow,

It inhabits every corner.

Counting like a steady clock.

Everything relies on it,

Everything dies of it.

Tearing down houses, trees.

Ripping mountains and steel beams.

It pushes you onwards,

But you cannot push back.

Sometimes seeming to pass

Slowly, then quickly.

Sometimes seeming to be frozen,

But it isn't.

Still flowing, still moving, still steady

___ cannot be stopped.