A Reflection Scrapbook Assignment



A Reflection Scrapbook Assignment: Due May 2, 2012Not too long from now you will be walking down the aisle to receive your diploma. Before you know it, you may have children of your own, and you will be facing the responsibilities of a parent with a teenager. Your child may say to you, “You just don’t understand!” Perhaps you have said this to your own parents a time or two. For this reason you will be creating an autobiographical reflection scrapbook. So that you can look back and remember what is was like to be a teenager.Your scrapbook should reflectively document your high school years. You must give yourself time and space to create this scrapbook because it requires you to “think” about where you have been and where you are going once you leave Queen Creek High. Include what is important to you-- what has been important, what you want to remember exactly as it happened or exactly as it is today.Your grade will be based upon completeness, quality of work and commitment to the project. You are responsible for turning in two copies of every assignment: 1) completed on scrapbook paper; 2) typed, MLA formatted copy for comments. Some items may be added or changed throughout the year.Your scrapbook should be comprised of the following sections:Scrapbook Cover -Your scrapbook cover must be as individual as you are. You may use a version of your shield from the knighting project—(Folder)Hero Essay – This is an essay where you write about an everyday hero in your life.Self-description Narrative – This is the 30-line self-description poem emulating Chaucer’s style.Sonnet - This is the sonnet that you wrote about familial love, incorporating your family. Chaucer’s style written at the beginning of the school year. The Epigraph Section - Find a song, poem, or a quotation that is very special to you. Write the lyrics of the piece on a page. Now carefully and reflectively write about why those particular words are meaningful to you. The Epitaph - A brief description of how you want others to think of you, especially when you are no longer with them.The Epigram- 6-word memoirPersonal 3-day Journal- a typed or handwritten journal documenting events in your life over three days. This is completely informal with respect to spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Specifics are important.Letter to a Teacher Figure- Write a letter to a person, not a family member, who has mentored or guided you through difficult times or has taught you a life lesson.The Ode Section – A poem of praise of your school years upon graduation. This must be your own original work. You may choose to praise all of your school years, one school year in particular, or aspects about school such as your friends, favorite teachers or subjects, sports, dances, or other special occasions. Letter to Parent --Write a letter to a parent or loved one addressing the lessons they have taught you about life. Letter from a Parent—Ask one or both parents or guardians to write a letter to you for this scrapbook. Timeline of your life—should be from birth to now. This must be a linear project. Be sure to hit the high points/the low points/the important points/ and the turning points of your life in this time line. Write specific word pictures (specific, detailed descriptions) to illustrate these important moments. Use pictures to authenticate events and moments, but only as enhancement. In the timeline be sure to also incorporate the following as well: Include at least five or six crucial turning points in your life and create for each one a brief word picture. This is to say—using your words, describe the significant experience or special thing as completely as possible. Try to get this word picture to capture as much as possible the feeling and the issues of this specific time in your life. Name Poem – A descriptive poem exploring the meaning/significance of your name. Must be 20 lines long with a specific rhyme scheme and stanza structure. Structure IS meaning.Family Section--that answers the following questions. Be frank and expressive. Do not just place pictures in your scrapbook. Pictures should be used only to enhance the project: Briefly describe some things that you like about your family.What things might you dislike about your family?My family is. . .Describe the trust level (atmosphere) at home—good, bad? ExplainYour morals, beliefs, where you got themDescribe close relationships which have developed in your family as you see them. For example: father/son; you/aunt/uncle/ cousin and so forthHigh School Memories - You should relate or describe your feelings and/or perceptions on the following—and include anything else you feel is important to your presentation:My image in high school is?My saddest memory in high school is?My happiest memory in high school is?Is there any one you need to make amends with before graduation?Is there anything you need to say to someone before they are gone?I’ll remember one member from this class more than any other because. .I’ll remember the class of 2011 at Queen Creek High as a class. . .Vision Collage – You manifest your own destiny; therefore, if you can imagine it, it is much more likely to happen. This project is very much a vision board depicting how you see yourself 5 to 10 years in the future in different spheres: finance, education, relationships, work, leisure, etc. You will collect images from magazines, books, advertisements that capture the essence of what you wish to be and arrange them on scrapbook paper. You will write a paragraph including a description and the significance for the images you have selected for at least four different spheres.Oral Presentation - The oral portion of your project must be no longer than 10-15 minutes. This will be given at an assigned time for the class. You must include a presentation of your high school memories and read your most cherished work in your scrapbook.You will be graded upon the thorough completion of the project, the neatness, the organization and the creativity as well. Remember, pictures should not be the main focus; they should only enhance the ideas you have included. This is your life; you are special—express your individuality. ................
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