Why to Kill a Mockingbird Project

This is the prezi I worked on for class on the topic Prejudice - Racism
http://prezi.com/cs7udjabm0tk/untitled-prezi/

Pirate Radio ( The boat that rocked)

Carl\Tom Sturridge

   After watching the movie Pirate Radio, I must say that I really enjoyed it. From serious moments to hilarious comedy and how it is based  loosely on a historical experience.The actors who plays the characters in this were all wonderful, making it really funny from the very beginning with Carl(Tom Sturridge) boarding the radio ship that his godfather Quentin(Bill Nighy) owns! I must say that it was wonderfully told, but some parts were really awkward to watch ...(if you've watched it, you'll know what i mean lol)

  So moving on, was it right for the government to change the law in order to capture the Radio Rock guys or was it wrong for them to evade the law? In my opinion, it is totally wrong for those of higher authorities to use there power for there own good. Not only that they should have taken into more consideration before the using their power to change the law as they wish. The Radio Rock guys also wasn't breaking any laws, so rather than dealing with them, don't the government have more important issues to deal with? But that's not it! they also ignored the citizen's favorite, by creating a law against Pirate Radio making it illegal, when it is a very popular thing among all the citizens! So it is totally unjust and fair for the government to do abuse there power to change the law for such a small matter!.......And now, was it wrong or right for the Radio Rock people to evade this new law? What do you think? After watching the movie, I felt that it was not wrong for the Radio Rock guys to evade that new law. Since the law not only saddens the fans who listen to them, it also was an unjust law just to silence them. But I'm not saying that evading the law is a good thing, but unfair laws like that are made to be broken!

  That's pretty much what I think about the issue that this movie dealt with, enforcing new laws and evading them. But in contrast to that... the movie was a classic! really funny and entertaining!
   

Changing Education

   After watching the TED talk from Ken Robinson  on " School kills creativity" and "Bring on the revolution", it brings up the question on what if education changed in order to showcase your natural talent? Being able to do what you love to do all day in school, learning and improving your passion AND being able to get your credits to graduate....now wouldn't that be awesome.

   In the book I'm reading called "To kill a mockingbird", the main character Scout "Jean Louise Finch" excels in reading and writing. But, she is terrible at school due to the teacher not letting her read and write as  she were taught by her father. Rather than having the teacher teach in one direction, if Scout were able to follow her dreams and be taught the way she were benefit the most, I think that she would be successful and happy. Such as being able to read and write what she likes rather than having her learn beginner stuff such as the alphabet when she already knows how.

    Well, for me it would be amazing if I could draw and be creative all day, doing what I love to do.  Being able to draw what i like during school and not have to worry about subjects like science and math would be fantastic and having everything revolve around arts will really be something! For me, rather than working with textbooks, I would rather have classes where we learn photoshop, doing digital art, traditional art and even painting would really showcase my natural talent, since i have been really intrested in drawing ever since i could remember. Also, for many they excel by doing things thats not textbook related, such as hands on projects. So for many, if school could change and let people work and polish their talent and passion wouldn't everyone be much happier being able to excel in their own special area of talent.

  So, I think that if education changed for the better, it could bring in more creativity and let students excel to the best of there ability rather than feeling stupid in some subjects that they are bad at (for example someone is a genius computer programmer but just sucks at math by getting lousy marks)

Personality Quiz Assignment

1.       Some stuff that I have found in common through going through this unit are, that I am creative or artistic (Interest inventory, true colour personality and the four humor quiz) but also, shy and dislike taking the lead which is really true. Also results from many quizzes such as from type inventory quiz and the four humor quiz really stands out because it is true to some extent. Such as not liking to stand out or is bad at socializing with people and can be sensitive and creative to some aspect.


    I think that the work that would be appropriate for me would be jobs like Video game designer, Graphic designer or a Writer. Firstly, to be a video game designer one must like to play games and be on top of technology and be creative. From quiz # 5(Interest inventory), 9(true colour personality), 11(four humor) the results shows that I am creative and “often artistic”. Most times being creative is an important part of being a video game designer. Also, for being a graphic designer is also is an option from being able to be creative and having a passion for arts or entertainment . Lastly, I think that being an writer may also be an optional job

Letter

Dear the Right Honourable Harper,
   I am currently a grade 10 student at KCI, and there is an issue that I want to strongly address as it has become a tremendous debate in Canada. That even students are being informed on. I believe that you are a great Prime Minister. That is able to lead Canada into a better future. So I wish you will take into serious consideration on the issue of selling water to other countries.

    The issue about selling water from Canada to other countries has caused a great concern. This issue is very important because as stated by many, “water will be the oil of the 21st centuryor liquid gold”. Because of this, it would create a major problem as it will lead to war with countries like the United States, whom “struggle withintermittent water shortage for decades”. Water is also a luxury that should be enjoyed by everyone, not just a privilege for the rich in countries that lack water. Not only is it an issue for the citizens of Canada, it will also cause a colossal impact on the environment. Such as non-native species being introduced, harmful consequence to basin habitat, biodiversity, and will even cause problems for the First Nations (3).

      I firmly suggest that, we need a bill to strengthen the current law on exporting bulk waters. This time, rather than letting it die off; we need to let this bill pass to prevent future problems with bulk water shipping. Additionally, I must strongly suggest that water should be kept as a luxury for all rather than selling it. Especially, stop Nestle from selling bottled water from Guelph ground water. This way we will be able to prevent tax and waste from the use of plastic to make the bottles. This will lower citizen’s outcry and disappointment to this issue.

       Thank you very much for your time and consideration to read this. I am confident that you will take some time to address the issue on bulk water selling.

                                                                                                             Yours sincerely,
                                                                                                               Alice Zhou
                                                                                                               K.C.I Student

Atticus in To Kill A Mockingbird

Atticus Finch is the father of Scout &　Jem. whom is older than most fathers, which makes his children embarassed of him in the begining of the book.

   The character I decided to write about is Atticus Finch, the father of Scout and Jem Finch. In the novel he plays as a significant role model to Scout and Jem. And as an individual, he is intelligent,righteous and trustworthy. Earning him the respect of the all the citizens and is a person whom people can turn to in times of need.

   He is an role model and influential person to Scout and Jem by providing them with great wisdom and knowlegde such as teaching them to "never hold grude against people...despite their callous indifference to racial inequality"（1） and with his famous quote "you never understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.....until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" (Lee,35). As an individual, Atticus is viewed as a hero with his strong sense of justice and with ethnic believes in sympathy and understanding. Because of this, it lead him to defend Tom Robinson in his trail, which caused him to be scorned by the other citizens for defending a black man.

   I think that Harper Lee decided to include this character to describe how society was like back in the 30's where injustice and radical prejudice exist, and portrays Atticus as the "moral backbone" for the citizens as he is also one of the few citizens who believes in racial equalitly.

   As a reader, we could learn from Atticus moral understanding, knowledge and wisedom, in the issue of racistm as he did not turn his back on Tom when he was in need of help.And also that not everyone or everything was blind to injustice back in the 30s.

Are you a Hipster?

Which one is YOU？

 Sooo,are you a hipster? or you don't know...Are you the unique one on the block? Or do you rock it with colourful tights and big rim glasses?

Hipster is considered anything and everything that is not "mainstream". Lately, I noticed that more and more people are becoming hipsters and that 'hipster' style has become more widely known and popular these days. But being a hipster is ironic, since to be one you cannot WANT to be one or say your one.

 So, Most of you will know what a hipster is or how to rock that style and not be a wannabe that just want the name 'hipster' attached to them....BUT for some, they won't even have a clue on what the heck a hipster even is. I know this because I'm speaking from my own personal experience since I didn't even know what hipster was until someone explained it to me and doing some research lol..I also found out that being hipster is not only important in how you dress but also your taste in music.

Soo moving on to the better part...ＨＯＷ　ＴＯ　ＢＥ　ＨＩＰＳＴＥＲ！！
－Dress Vintage!!
-Wear ironic tops!
-Accessorize!
-Mismatch and layers!
-Wear skinny jeans!! (well..guy hipsters tend to wear them more than girls..but the tighter the better!)
-Be where the hipsters roam.
-Be in the right age group! (tends from teens to 30s)
-Know how to rock the just-out-of-bed look
-Polish your humor!
-Take whats old and make it new!
Well that's enough(try not to go overboard with the style lol)...moving on...Do you know if YOUR DRESSING LIKE A HIPSTER?
-Do you have a unique wardrobe that you can't find in the mall?
-You look different compared to everyone else
-Suited and booted but don't have an actual job
-Owns lots of varsity jacket but never made the sports team?
-Knowing the ins and outs of tying a scarf
-(if your a guy) you and your girl looks like a lesbian couple
-Takes longer to groom facial hair than your actual hair
-Mash up style, throw in whatever and make it look half decent.
  
   SO ...are you guilty of any of these? If you are than you know you are a Hipster!! But the true question is..are you a true hipster or just a wannabe hipster that wears too much American apparel/Arban outfitter and are happy when someone calls you a hipster.




Credits to other sources :)
http://pinterest.com/xvd/hipster-fashion/
http://fuckyeahhipsterstyle.tumblr.com/
http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/11-tired-hipster-trends-that-are-all-over-instagra