Journal Entry 9 – Effective Presentations February 24, 2008
Posted by dmatarlo in CST/IST.add a comment
Watch the following presentation and answer the following questions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liQLdRk0Ziw
1. What is meant by the 10 – 20 – 30 rule.
This is a rule that he is advsing that peole should use when creation powerpoint slides as their presnetations.
10: Is the maximum number of slides that is to be used in a presentation.
20: Is the maximum amount if time that the presentaion should take.
30: is the font size that should be used.
2. Explain why it is important to make sure that you are effective in the presentation of your nominee.
It is important to make sure that my presentation of my nominee is effective because the panel of judges would most likely to choose the nominee that has the most interesting, awing, amazing presentation.
Journal 9 February 24, 2008
Posted by dmatarlo in Social Studies.add a comment
Evaluate your contribution to the group and your own work ethic?
My contribution to the group is moderate and going good. I am contributing really well and keeping with my group on the work but might be even ahead of the group. I admit I slack off form time to time but make up for it through good work.
What did you find your strengths and weaknesses were? My strenghts are that I am good in english, history and research. I think I am an important memeber of the group because I am really easy to talk to, keep everybody in the conversations and my knowlegde helps as well.
Journal Entry 8 – A look at Parables February 23, 2008
Posted by dmatarlo in CST/IST.add a comment
1.) Read the following parables and identify the inspiring quality that Jesus is trying to teach us.
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant:
The inspiring qualities of jesus in this parable are:
- Forgiveness
The Parable of the Persistent Widow:
The inspiring qualities of jesus in this parable are:
- Justice
The Parable of the Rich Young Man:
The inspiring qualities of jesus in this parable are:
- Alsmgiving and Sacrafice
2.) Provide an example of real life situation or person who has demonstrated any of the qualities you have listed.
A real life person who have demostrated alsmgiving is Bill Gates. Although he is very rich and the owner of the wealthy Microst company, he still finds it in his heart to set up a charity and give unfortunate people a chance.
Journal Entry 7 – The Values of Jesus February 19, 2008
Posted by dmatarlo in CST/IST.add a comment
Watch the following presentation and answer the following questions:
http://www.interviewwithgod.com/beatitudes/
1. Define the term ‘beatitude’.
Beatitude is a series of anouncements made by Jesus that promise a blessing upon types of people or persons who behave in certain ways. The Beatitudes can be found in Matthew 5.3-12 and Luke 6.20-23.”
2. Explain the purpose of the beatitudes.
The purpose of the beatitueds to tell people how to live their life and when they die and go to heaven they would be rewarded for their efforts.
3. Select ONE beatitude and describe how inspiring people of faith put into practice the teachings of Jesus. Use an example to support your answer.
‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God’ : Martin Luther King exclaims this Beatitude because he wanted all peopel to be treated the same and be equal.
Journal 8 February 18, 2008
Posted by dmatarlo in Social Studies.add a comment
which part of the exposition are you responsible for?
I am responsible for one thesis point which is about 200 words so it could synchonize with my team memebers words total to have 1000 words together.
What supplementary material are you using to back up your thesis points (your argument)?
I am using information from the stolen generation information and is going to watch certain parts of ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’.
Journal 7 February 18, 2008
Posted by dmatarlo in Social Studies.add a comment
What is an exposition?An exposition is a writing or speech primarily intended to convey information or to explain, a detailed statement or explanation as shown in http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exposition
What is a thesis point?
A thesis point tells the reader how you will interpret the importance of the subject matter in discussion.
How is an exposition text type structured?
it is structured as point of view is stated, justifications of arguments presented in logical order,
summing up of argument and reinforcement of point of view.
Journal Entry 6 – Andrew John’s Vs Mother Theresa February 18, 2008
Posted by dmatarlo in CST/IST.add a comment
1. What do you think the below image is about? Discuss.
I think the below shown image is about how Andrew Johns is an inspiring person because he is a NRL prodigy and Mother Theresa is an inspiring person of faith. They both go up against each other as shown on the image below as people who are inspiring in their own way. But which one would be the most inspiring person? That is the question.
2. List FIVE personal qualities of Andrew Johns.
*Successful
*Courageous
* Confident
*Gifted
*Sociable
3. List FIVE personal qualities of Mother Theresa.
*Compassionate
*Kind
* Devoted
*Humble
*Strong character
4. Discuss what you believe the difference is between inspiring people and inspiring people of faith.
The inspiring people and inspiring people of faith to me is are the same in some ways for example both Andrew Johns and Mother Theresa are well known and they have amount of media attention. But there any difference between the two. Andrew Johns is an inspiring person because he is a great footballer and everyone wants to be a great footballer so people consider him inspiring.
Mother Theresa on the other hand is inspiring because she helped people who were ill, injured and traumatised by war.She these generous and kind feats because she is following the ways of Jesus and Good Mother Mary. She was part of an ever rising fight against social justice around the world, that is why she is inspiring.
Here is a video on Mother Theresa’s inspiring work:
Journal 6 February 16, 2008
Posted by dmatarlo in Social Studies.add a comment
Are you satisfied with the groups progress so far?
I am satisfied on the progress within my group and our project. Our group is working well with each other better than some groups and are really concentrating on their work. For example Lui and Alex are working together as a team to construct a a preamble draft by the due date. Meanwhile, Alvin and I are writing up a cover letter for the project and is getting along well. Jason is is doing all the background work and small things and is like a helper.
Who is not pulling their weight?
At some times certain people in my group just slack off, but that’s life. Jason as I stated above has little work and most of the time slacks off and does a bit of work a period, at times nothing at all.
Journal 4 February 16, 2008
Posted by dmatarlo in Social Studies.add a comment
What are your frustrations?
Some of my frustrations are that the task is a bit hard to do, some people are away, people can’t do their task by them selves and wait for me to set their task.
How will you deal with these?
I will deal with these frustrations by the co-operation of others and to have an long range task plan for project so that my group and I don’t have to worry about what to do every lesson.
What do you need to achieve this lesson?
I hope to achieve a start to the cover letter and the start of the preamble draft.
Journal Entry 5 – Marist Charism February 13, 2008
Posted by dmatarlo in CST/IST.add a comment
1. Define the word Charism.
‘Charism is a spiritual power or personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people’. Outlines http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Charism
2. Marcellin Champagnat outlined FIVE marist charisms that are identified within Marist schools.
Describe THREE of these charisms.
- Strenght in Character- Marcellin never gave up even is there was strong opposition, many disapointments and an ever-growing illness.
- Family Spirit- Marcellin attarcted young men with his warth and care, describibg the Marist schools like a family
- Trust in God and Mary in his Mother- His belief in God and Mary ‘The Good Mother’ was oustanding helping him deal with pressures like exams, troubled times and problems.
3. Provide THREE examples of how you have seen these charisms evident within Parramatta Marist?
- Simplicity
- Practical Wisdom
- Famil Spirit
4. List and describe TWO ways you believe we can create a better sense of ‘Marist Family’ within Parramatta Marist.
- One way we can create a better sense of ‘Marist Family’ within our school is to have more peer bonding like excursions, camps and activities where peers can talk and get to know each other very well.
- Another way is to have special period, like service perio where students can help around the school.
